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Renter Help and Tips

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Tips 

Form Tips 

Documents to gather prior to starting the application:

1)  Photo ID for all household members 18 years and older

2)  Copy of Lease Agreement

3)  Copy of Rent Statement

4)  Copy of Eviction Notice (if notice has been given) 

5)  Copy of Utility Bills (if assistance for utilities is being requested)

6)  Proof of household income (including 2020 Tax Return or 2 months of pay stubs, unemployment letters, SSA Award letters, benefits letters, etc.)

7)  Proof of COVID-19 Impact (termination notice from employer, letter from employer explaining loss of hours, etc.)

8)  Documentation of any other assistance provided for rent/utility assistance

Additional information to gather prior to starting the application:

1)  Landlord name, address, phone number, and email

2)  Dates of birth and social security numbers for all household members

Getting Started 1.0 

Getting Started 2.0

Application Information

Household Information

Documentation needed for this section:

1)  2020 Tax Return, or,

2)  Verification of Income Sources (e.g. Paystubs, Unemployment Letter, Child Support Letter, Social Security Award Letter, etc.)

Additional Forms you may need to complete this section:

1)  Self-Employment Attestation of Income

2)  Missing/Incomplete Proof of Income Form

Income Verification

Documentation needed for this section:

1)  Letter describing loss of income, financial impact of COVID-19, etc.

Additional Forms you may need to complete this section:

1)  Missing/Incomplete Proof of COVID-19 Impact Form

 

COVID-19 Impact

Documentation needed for this section:

1)  Eviction Notice (Only if you’ve received one)

COVID-19 Impact

Utility Assistance Part 1

Utility Assistance Part 2

Documents to gather prior to starting the section:

1)  Copy of Utility Bill(s)

 

Documentation needed for this section:

1)  Verification of any award letters for previous assistance (only if you received a letter)

 

Previous Assistance

Documentation needed for this section:

1)  Photo ID (for household members over 18)

2)  Most recent rent statements/notices to quit (Must show name, address, and amount due)

3)  Rental Agreement/Copy of Lease (for Oral Leases click here)

Housing Stability Case Management

Submission

What’s Next Part 1.

What’s Next Part 2.

Need Help?

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Call 724-539-3550 x210 to discuss other ways to get a paper copy.