COVID-19 Rental Relief Program
The COVID-19 Rent Relief Program is for renters who cannot afford to pay their rent due to the COVID 19 pandemic. This program expands upon previous rent relief programs through MaineHousing. You can apply for this expanded program even if you applied and received funds before. This program now includes people who live in MaineHousing financed properties and do not have a Section 8 voucher or receive other governmental rental assistance.
This program is first come, first served and can help cover October, November, and December rent. You can apply for up to $1000/month for each month, even if you received funds in other rounds of the program.
Renters apply and the benefit is paid directly to the landlord/property management company. Landlords/property managers agree to postpone the balance of the payment, not forgive it, when they agree to participate. The landlord/property manager also agrees not to evict for non-payment of rent for the month(s) for which the COVID-19 Rent Relief was applied.
Applications are processed by your local Community Action Agency. They will contact you directly to confirm the information provided on the application. Then they will contact your landlord/property manager. Once the landlord agrees to accept payment, to not evict you for that month, and fills out required paperwork, the Community Action Agency will make a payment directly to them. It is very important to remember that payments cannot be made until all required documentation has been submitted by the applicant the landlord/property manager. If you have questions about the status of your application, you must contact your local Community Action Agency, which can be found below: