Renters and landlords can now apply for rental assistance
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- Pikes Peak United Way will begin taking appointments to help community members who are seeking relief funds apply for the state’s Emergency Rental Assistance Program, which helps property owners and tenants who have been unable to pay rent due to financial hardship due to COVID-19.
Applicants can apply for up to six months in back rent and three months of current rent, and then continue to apply for three-month blocks for up to 15 months of rental assistance. The City of Colorado Springs has received $25 million dollars in ERA program funds and will be distributing the funds on a first-come, first-served basis.
Qualified applicants must register through an online portal and submit all information electronically. Those seeking help with the online application can begin scheduling appointments by calling PPUW’s free and confidential helpline 2-1-1 or visiting https://ppuwerap.as.me/schedule.php.
Appointments will begin on Monday, May 24th, and are available Monday – Thursday from 5:00-8:00 pm and Friday and Saturday from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm.
You (property owners and/or tenants) may qualify for the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) if:
- The tenant was unable to pay the property rent or mobile home lot rent because the tenant experienced financial need due to COVID-19.
- The tenant's household monthly income is at or below the maximum income listed here (80% Area Median Income.)
- You (property owner and/or tenant) have not already received rental assistance that covered the tenant's rent for the months requested.
- You complete the application for assistance and provide all of the needed documentation.
- Other qualifications and documentation required will be explained by the agency you work with to access the funds.
