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Georgia Department of Community Affairs

DCA Expands Eligibility of Rental Assistance to Entire State: The Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) broadened access to funds to support landlords and tenants in bringing rent balances and utility payments current. Individuals, families, and landlords whose finances have been negatively impacted due to the COVID-19 pandemic can visit the online portal at GeorgiaRentalAssistance.ga.gov to apply for rental assistance. Program assistance is also available by calling or texting 833-827-RENT. For more information and FAQ, visit the online portal GeorgiaRentalAssistance.ga.gov

TENANT REQUIREMENTS

• Identification (State ID or passport)
• Income documents for every adult (age 18 and older) in the household
• Past due rent notice or utility bills, provider, and account number
• Copy of lease
• Unemployment eligibility OR a reduction in income, significant costs, or financial hardship due directly or indirectly to COVID-19

LANDLORD DOCUMENTS

• Completed GRA Landlord Application
• Identification (State ID or passport)
• Proof of ownership or Authorization/ Agreement to act on behalf of owner of management company
• Copy of lease
• Ledger of tenant’s payment history in 2020 and 2021
• W-9 and bank information for ACH payment

rentalassistance@dca.ga.gov

Program Overview

The State of Georgia received $552 million from U.S. Treasury’s Federal Emergency Rental

Assistance Program to provide relief to individuals, families, and landlords whose finances have been negatively impacted due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The funds will be used to bring past due utilities and rent current for households with rental arrears. The Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) will administer this program which will open in March 2021. The money will be distributed directly to landlords/utility companies, and eligible applicants can receive up to 12-15 months of payment relief. Individuals must qualify for unemployment or must have experienced a reduction in income, significant costs, or financial hardship due to COVID-19; demonstrate a risk of experiencing homelessness or housing instability; and have household income at or below

80 percent of the area median income (AMI).

Apply at georgiarentalassistance.ga.gov.

georgiarentalassistance.ga.gov / 833-827-7368 / 833-827-RENT