This program provides rental payment subsistence assistance to impacted Waterford Township residents who have lost their job, been furloughed, or had their hours reduced because of the economic impact of COVID‐19. Assistance can be provided one‐time or short‐term for up to three consecutive months. Payments are made directly to the local agent or management company providing the housing on behalf of the qualified resident. Eligible residents include those living in households with incomes at or below 80% AMI and can provide documentation of need due to the applicable impact of COVID‐19, etc. Assistance will be provided to qualified rental households on a first come first serve basis until the allocated funds are exhausted or the assistance program is no longer found to be necessary. Assistance cannot exceed the actual cost of the rent (including late fees) and shall not exceed fiscal year 2020 FMR values as well as HUD’s standard of rent reasonableness. For questions, contact Stacy St. James at sstjames@waterfordmi.gov or 248-674-6240.
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