Rental Assistance Program

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ERAP APPLICATION

Emergency Rental Assistance Program for Tri-Valley renters affected by the Covid-19 Pandemic

The COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance Program (“ERAP”) has the objective of mitigating potential homelessness and displacement of existing Pleasanton or Dublin residents who are experiencing a decrease in household income due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and thus, unable to pay their rent, by providing a grant to assist eligible tenants pay for delinquent rent.

ERAP would provide a grant to assist eligible tenants unable to pay rent due to a loss of income related to the COVID- 19 public health emergency. Program assistance would pay for delinquent rent only, and payment would be paid directly to the landlords.

(925) 208-0660
renthelp@cityservecares.org

Note: If you choose to submit your application by email or mail, you will also need to complete a Release of Information (ROI).

If you choose to submit the printable application, you will also need to complete the ROI Form.

Download ERAP Details

Nota: Si decide enviar su solicitud por correo electrónico o correo, también tendrá que completar una publicación de información (ROI).

Si decide enviar la solicitud imprimible, también tendrá que completar el Formulario de ROI.

Español ERAP Detalles

REQUEST AN APPLICATION

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Please click on the below link for the Eviction Moratorium provided by Alameda County.

http://acgov.org/documents/ACEvictionMoratorium-Update-FAQ.pdf

APPLICANT ELIGIBILITY

Eligible program participants must:

Be current residents of Pleasanton or Dublin with a valid residential lease for an apartment, house, duplex, condominium, townhouse, mobilehome, a site within a mobilehome park where the applicant’s mobilehome is situated, or both a mobilehome and a site for the mobilehome from the mobilehome park management with a third-party landlord for at least 6 continuous months;
Have a household income not exceeding 80% Area Median Income (AMI) established for Alameda County, adjusted for household size (see below), prior to the countywide Shelter In Place order issued on March 16, 2020 (“pre-COVID period”);
Be in good standing with payment and terms of their lease prior to the countywide Shelter In Place order issued on March 16, 2020, as verified by landlord; and
Show documentation of loss of income of at least 20 percent due to COVID-19 as a result of employment and/or school/childcare closures and/or inability to work due to COVID-19, illness or caring for a family member infected by the disease.

2020 Maximum Income Limits

Households	1 Person	2 Person	3 Person	4 Person	5 Person	6 Person	7 Person	8 Person
80% AMI	$73,100	$83,550	$94,000	$104,400	$112,800	$121.150	$129,500	$137.850

Interested applicants must submit the following documentation:

Current Residential Lease Agreement in Pleasanton or Dublin;
Verification of household income of 80% AMI or below pre-COVID period of January 1, 2020 through March 15, 2020 and during Shelter in Place order period beginning March 16, 2020, specifically January through March 2020 paystubs and the last three months of paystubsat the time of application;
Landlord verification that tenant’s rent was current prior to the March 16 th Shelter in Place order issued countywide; and
Verification of COVID-19 financial impact that has reduced a household income by at least 20 percent, including but not limited to:

Termination Notice from employer
Unemployment Award letter
Payroll check or Pay stubs reflecting reduction in salary
Bank Statements

INELIGIBLE APPLICANTS

Applicants would be ineligible to participate in the program if:

They are immediate relatives, through blood or marriage (i.e. child, parent, sister, brother, grandparent, aunt, uncle) of their landlord.
They are renting a room in a single-family/townhome residence (i.e. subletting situation), and there is no valid Residential Lease.
Applicants already participating in the City’s Rapid Re-Housing program.

PROGRAM ASSISTANCE

The maximum grant assistance is $2,500 per household to pay for up to one month of delinquent rent and late fees. Funding awarded may not exceed $2,500 and will represent the lesser of the tenant’s actual monthly rent and late fees or the applicable Maximum Affordability Rent for households at 80% AMI, adjusted for unit size (i.e. number of bedrooms) including late fees. Applicants residing in 3-bedroom units will only receive the maximum $2,500 assistance, not the affordable rent below.

2020 Housing Affordability Maximum Rent

Unit Size*	Studio	1 Bedroom	2 Bedroom	3 Bedroom
Maximum Affordable Rent 80% AMI	$1,828	$2,089	$2,350	$2,820

*Rent calculations are based on the following household size assumptions: Studio= 1 person; 1 BR= 2 persons; 2 BR= 3 persons; and 3 BR= 5 persons

FUNDING PROCESS

Eligible applicants will be funded on a first come, first serve basis.

QUESTIONS / COMMENTs

Have a question? Contact us at (925) 208-0660, or by email renthelp@cityservecares.org.

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ERAP APPLICATION

(925) 208-0660

renthelp@cityservecares.org

Download ERAP Details

Español ERAP Detalles

REQUEST AN APPLICATION

SOLICITAR UNA APLICACIÓN

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