ERAP Overview
What does ERAP stand for?
Emergency Rental Assistance Program
When is the program launch date?
June 1, 2021
Give an example of personal info we need to keep secure and private
SSN, immigration status, medical status, etc.
What is self attestation?
A declaration or statement (for our purposes, this could be someone stating that they are rent burdened, for example)
Which invention is associated with the Wright Brothers?
Airplane
Can someone apply for utilities alone? (not for rent)
No
Who receives funding once an applicant has been approved?
Landlord or utility company
"Reasonable accommodation" applies to what applicants?
Applicants with a disability or LEP
What start date applies to documenting loss of income? (i.e. COVID disaster declaration)
March 13, 2020
What is the name of the second man to land on the moon?
Buzz Aldrin
Is an eviction notice something that applies to the program?
Yes, this is considered a demonstration of risk of experiencing homelessness.
Define "rental arrears" and what is the period of time it covers for this program?
Rent owed in the past up to 12 months
Give an example of reasonable accommodations we will provide for people who have a disability
Language line, language form, Braille, etc.
How does immigration status effect elegibility?
It does not
What is the biggest island in the world?
Greenland
What is AMI and where can I find it?
Area Median Income-found on HUD website, HelpJuice, etc.
Does the program provide IDENTICAL opportunity for people with disabilities?
Not identical, but equal
Can anyone other than households/applicants start the application process?
Yes, landlords
What is prospective rent and how long will ERAP cover?
Future rent. ERAP is limited to 3 months.
What do AM and FM stand for?
Frequency Modulation and Amplitude Modulation
What is the AMI required to be eligible for ERAP? (looking for a percentage)
80% or less
Give 2 examples of financial hardship (ex: what are some documents an applicant could show that demonstrate they are experiencing a financial burden?)
Unemployment benefits, lost income, reduction in income, increased expenses
What is a "collateral contact"?
Someone who swears you are who you say you are
What are all 3 of the Eligibility Criteria?
1. Demonstrating financial hardship
2. Risk of experiencing homelessness or housing instability
3. Household income at or below 80% AMI
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