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Rental Assistance Program Reopening For Fourth Phase, County Says

"We want our most vulnerable families that have been negatively affected by COVID-19 to be able to stay in their homes," said Elrich.

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MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MD — The fourth phase of the County’s Rent Relief program is starting up again soon for residents who need help with their payments.

“Addressing the economic impacts of the pandemic will take a sustained and intentional effort by governments at all levels,” said Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich. “We want our most vulnerable families that have been negatively affected by COVID-19 to be able to stay in their homes, and this fourth phase of rental relief funds will help us do just that. Thank you to our state and federal partners who have helped our County in this collective work to keep our families whole.”

Here are the eligibility requirements, as outlined by the county:

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  • have experienced financial hardship because of COVID-19
  • have a household gross income listed on a 2020 or 2021 tax return or the previous 30 days that is at or below 50 percent of area median income
  • lived in Montgomery County since at least August 2021
  • pay rent
  • are behind on rental obligation by at least two months

    • The county's news release says the money comes from U.S. Department of the Treasury Emergency Rental Assistance funds in direct allocations to the County and also to the State of Maryland.

    The county said $78 million in rental assistance was distributed to around 10,500 Montgomery County households in the first three phases.

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