District Four Emergency Rental Assistance Pilot (ERAP) program

District Four Emergency rental Assistance Pilot (ERAP) Program has been relaunched and applications are now accepted. The ERAP program is a preventive measure to break the cycle of homelessness by helping families who are on the verge of losing their rental housing.

Key Features of the ERAP program include short-term rental assistance for eligible residents for up to 3 months, along with case management services provided by a community organization, the Friendly Center. Funding is limited and will are being divided on a first come, first served basis.

To apply for the ERAP programPlease:

• Visit friendlycenter.org/erap or
• Call the Friendly Center Rental Assistance Hotline at (714) 769-8777. A live operator is available Mondays from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

To qualify for the ERAP programApplicants must meet the following criteria:

• Live in the Fourth Districtincluded the cities of Brea, Buena Park, Fullerton, La Habra, Placentia, Stanton, parts of Anaheim, and unincorporated areas in the Fourth District.
• You run the risk of losing your home because you do not pay the rent.
• To be a low-income household according to the guidelines of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
• Are you experiencing a sudden change in your income due to any of the following circumstances: sudden medical emergency, loss of your job, loss of a spouse/family member on the lease or being homeless, but still having sufficient income.
• Make sure you stay involved in the Friendly Center case management.
• Submit documentation including:
  • Completed and signed W-9 form from your landlord.
  • Rental Agreement/Contract with signatures.
  • Letter with food stamp/CalWORKS award.
  • Unemployment benefit pay slip.
  • Award letter from SSI/SSA.
  • Letter regarding the award of child/spousal support.
  • Letter of approval for financial assistance.

In addition, the Friendly Center will collect survey data from ERAP program Attendees three months, six monthsand one year after completion of the program.

To apply for the ERAP programplease visit friendlycenter.org/erap.

For questions about the ERAP program, then call (714) 769-8777.

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