What's New?THE CA COVID-19 RENT RELIEF PROGRAM DOES NOT END SEPTEMBER 30!On June 28th, Governor Gavin Newson signed legislation AB 832 that extended the eviction moratorium through September 30, 2021 and increased reimbursements to 100% for past-due and future rent, including utilities, for tenants and landlords. Beginning October 1, 2021, tenants and landlords who still need rental assistance can still receive 100% for past-due and future rent, including utilities by applying to the CA COVID-19 Rent Relief program at www.HousingisKey.com. Additionally, eviction protections are still in effect until March 31, 2022, if the tenant has applied to the rent relief program. Landlords must also apply to the program before proceeding with an eviction. It is still not too late to apply for CA COVID-19 Rent Relief! While there is no deadline, renters and landlords impacted by COVID-19 who need help with rent should apply immediately before funding runs out. Check out our latest Blog post to learn more about how Redwood City, the County of San Mateo and the State have stepped up to help those in need. |
Rent Relief/Ayuda con la Renta |
Rent Past Due?
Renters and landlords have enough things to worry about. Past due rent shouldn’t be one of them.
If you’re an income eligible renter who has experienced a financial hardship due to COVID-19 and have past due rent, or you’re a landlord who has experienced a loss in income because of unpaid rent, you may be eligible to get financial assistance now through the CA COVID-19 Rent Relief program.
Who Can Apply?
Renters who have experienced a financial hardship due to COVID-19, have past due rent or utilities, and have a household income that is not more than 80% of the area median income (AMI). Determine your household income level here.
Landlords who have income-eligible renters experiencing a financial hardship due to COVID-19 with past due rent.
How Much Assistance Will I Get?
Unpaid Rent
Landlords who participate in the CA COVID-19 Rent Relief program can get reimbursed for 100% of an eligible renter’s unpaid rent dating back to April 1, 2020.
Eligible renters whose landlords choose not to participate in the program may apply on their own and receive assistance for 100% unpaid rent dating back to April 1, 2020.
Future Rent
Eligible renters can receive financial assistance for 100% of their upcoming monthly rent, too.
Utility Assistance
Eligible renters may also receive assistance for 100% of unpaid utilities dating back April 1, 2020, or for future utility payments. Assistance is limited to a total of 12 months and payments are made directly to the utility provider.
Eviction Moratorium
Tenants cannot be evicted if they have provided a declaration of COVID-19 related financial distress to their landlord and paid at least 25% of rent due from September 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021, by September 30, 2021.
After September 30 2021, renters will be responsible for paying 100% of past due rent which can be covered if they apply for rent assistance.
As of October 1, 2021, tenants who receive a notice to “pay or quit” for unpaid rent during the COVID-19 pandemic can still be protected from eviction through March 31, 2022.
- If the notice is for unpaid rent between March 1, 2020 and September 30, 2021, tenants must give their landlord a signed declaration of COVID-19 related financial distress within 15 business days of receiving a notice to "pay or quit."
- In all cases, landlords MUST to apply for the CA COVID-19 Rent Relief program before they can proceed with an eviction .
- If tenants apply for the CA COVID-19 Rent Relief program within 15 business days of receiving the “pay or quit” notice, or within 15 business days of receiving a notice from the CA COVID-19 Rent Relief program that the landlord has started an application on their behalf, the eviction process will be stopped while the tenant’s application is processed.
It is not too late to apply for the COVID-19 Rent Relief Program! Apply today at www.HousingisKey.com.
If you need assistance with your application, call Fair Oaks Community Center at (650) 780-7440.
Eviction Moratorium/Moratoria de Desalojo |
If COVID-19 has made it hard to pay rent, you may be eligible for the California Rent Relief program and receive eviction protections.
Have you received an Eviction Notice? Follow the steps below (click to enlarge) to see how to get help. You can also call Fair Oaks Community Center at (650) 780-7440.
AB 832 – Eviction Moratorium Extended Through September 30, 2021
AB 832 extended the statewide eviction protections through September 30, 2021. Tenants cannot be evicted if they have provided a declaration of COVID-19 related financial distress to their landlord and paid at least 25% of rent due from September 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021, by September 30, 2021. Tenants can do this by paying 25% each month, or by paying a lump sum equaling 25% of rent owed during this time period by September 30, 2021. For more information about the statewide eviction moratorium and to apply for rent relief, please visit the Housing is Key website here
Fact Sheet: New Protections and Guidelines for Tenants
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Declaration of COVID-19 Related Financial Distress
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SB 91 - State Eviction Moratorium Extension
The COVID-19 Tenant Relief Act (SB 91) extended the statewide eviction moratorium provided in AB 3088 through June 30, 2021.
AB 3088 – Statewide Eviction Moratorium
The Tenant, Homeowner and Small Landlord Relief and Stabilization Act (Act) of 2020 was in effect August 31, 2020 to January 31 2021, protected tenants from eviction based on nonpayment of rent due to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Countywide Eviction Moratorium
The Countywide Moratorium on Evictions expired on August 31, 2020. For additional information, please visit the San Mateo County COVID-19 Eviction Regulations webpage.
Are you having difficulty completing your CA COVID-19 Rent Relief application?
Please call the Fair Oaks Community Center for further assistance.
(650) 780-7440
Tiene dificultades con su aplicación CA COVID-19 Ayuda Con La Renta?
Por Favor Llame al Centro Comunitario Fair Oaks para Ayuda con la Aplicación.
(650) 780-7440