The Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) assists eligible households with up to 18 months of assistance, including current and future rent, past due rent, late fees, new renter fees, security deposits, utility deposits, and utility payments. Grants are awarded based on priorities established U.S. Department of Treasury.

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Program Information

Eligibility

Only one application per unit is eligible. Applicants must be the named landlord or tenant on the lease. Multifamily units, duplexes, and single-family residential units rented, owned and operated by an individual or corporate landlord are eligible.

  • Rents an eligible residential unit in the City of Toledo tax district.
  • The resident must have a valid and current lease signed by both landlord and tenant or other documentation supporting the existence of a rental relationship.
    • Landlord must complete a seperate application for tenant t be approved.
  • Experienced a direct or indirect financial hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the last six months.
  • Demonstrates a risk of experiencing homelessness or housing instability.
  • Fall below the maximum household income requirement.

Eligible Household Maximum Income

Income maximums are set at 80% of HUD area median income. These income limits were updated on June 1, 2022.

Household Size Max Annual Income Max Monthly Income
1 $46,150 $3,846
2 $52,750 $4,396
3 $59,350 $4,946
4 $65,900 $5,492
5 $71,200 $5,933
6 $76,450 $6,371
7 $81,750 $6,813
8 $87,000 $7,250

Landlord Requirements

An applicant's landlord also must complete certain requirements in order to be eligible:

  • Submission of a valid W-9 for TLCERAP rental assistance payment to property owner
  • Rent roll or confirmation of rental arrears
  • Confirmation that property is located in the City of Toledo tax district
  • Agreement not to evict tenant for the period of ERAP assistance.
  • Reading, execution and submittal of full ERAP Terms and Conditions.

Ineligibility

Applicants will be considered ineligible for TLCERAP program if the applicant:

  • is above the income maximum.
  • lives outside the City of Toledo tax district.
  • Has not experienced a direct or indirect hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the last six months.

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Keiondra Young Shares her Story

Hear from Toledo resident Keiondra Young as she shares her experience applying for the Rental Assistance Program.