--- title: A State-by-State Guide to Emergency Rental Assistance description: How to apply for emergency rental assistance in every state. authors: - name: Leslie Cook role: Editor, Real Estate url: https://money.com/author/leslie-cook/ bio: Leslie Cook is Money’s lead real estate editor covering trends in the housing market, mortgage rates and real estate. She also writes about home renovation trends and tips. education: Bryn Mawr College, BA History certifications: Certified Personal Finance Counselor at_money_since: 2019 articles: 798 covers: - Housing - Banking - Credit - Economy and Politics - Identity Theft - Insurance - Loans - Mortgages - Personal Finance - Professional Services - Retirement - Taxes social: - https://twitter.com/LeslieLCook - https://www.linkedin.com/in/leslie-cook-9829b9198/ published: '2021-08-19T19:13:24.000Z' modified: '2024-05-08T05:40:20.000Z' section: Housing tags: - News word_count: 2028 canonical: https://money.com/emergency-rental-assistance-state-by-state/ type: NewsArticle source: structured-blocks --- > **Disclosure:** We research all brands listed and may earn a fee from our partners. Research and financial considerations may influence how brands are displayed. Not all brands are included. [Learn more](https://money.com/page/disclaimer/). ![Marine Buoy With Emergency Light Surrounded By Three Life Preservers Carrying Utility Bills On Top Of USA Map](https://img.money.com/2021/08/Explainer-How-To-Apply-For-Emergency-Rental-Assistance-In-Every-State.jpg) **UPDATE, Friday, August 27:** On Thursday night the U.S. Supreme Court blocked the Center for Disease Control and Prevention's most recent eviction moratorium. In an [unsigned opinion](https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/20pdf/21a23_ap6c.pdf), six judges ruled that the CDC lacked the legal authority to impose the ban without the explicit consent of Congress. The ruling was issued over the dissenting opinion of the court's three liberal judges, with Associate Justice Stephen Breyer [warning](https://twitter.com/SCOTUSblog/status/1431070502047584260) of a possible wave of COVID infections once evictions begin again. The ruling had been anticipated by the Biden Administration. On Wednesday, the [Department of the Treasury](https://home.treasury.gov/news/press-releases/jy0333) announced new guidelines designed to streamline the application process, including easier rules for self-reporting eligibility and new guidelines for state and local governments to work in conjunction with non-profit organizations to distribute Emergency Rental Assistance funds faster. **ORIGINAL STORY:** The recent race to [extend the eviction moratorium](https://money.com/eviction-ban-emergency-rental-assistance/) ban for those who have fallen behind on their rent due to the pandemic has focused a brighter light on [Emergency Rental Assistance](https://www.consumerfinance.gov/coronavirus/mortgage-and-housing-assistance/renter-protections/emergency-rental-assistance-for-renters/), a federal program designed to assist those in need. While the new moratorium is not available everywhere and is set to expire on October 3, 2021, renters who are unable to pay or landlords whose tenants are behind on rent due to the pandemic can still apply for [Emergency Rental Assistance program](https://money.com/emergency-rental-assistance-eviction-moratorium-2021/). There are actually two programs totaling $46 billion geared towards renter’s aide — - The first, known as Emergency Rental Assistance 1, was established as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 that was enacted in December 2020. ERA 1 provided $25 billion dollars directly to the states and Indian Tribes to set up rental assistance programs. Funds from this program must be distributed by 2022. - ERA 2 was created as part of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 and was enacted in March of 2021. This program provided an additional $21.55 billion to the pot. Funds from ERA 2 can be distributed through 2025. ## If you're struggling to make ends meet, a Personal Loan can help. ### Are you less than prepared for extraordinary events? If you need funds to cover unexpected costs, a Personal Loan is a solution. Click on your state to learn more. [Get Started](https://money.com/pr/ua8c040f3e01?ap_referrer=%2Femergency-rental-assistance-state-by-state%2F) The rental assistance is being administered by state and local governments but is funded by the Federal Government. The funds are assigned to the states but can also be accessed by individual counties within each state that have set up their own renter assistance programs. Money has put together a state-by-state list of sites to apply for ERA funds. We’re listing the state resources but be sure to check on more local resources as well as these may have different programs and requirements. You can find a complete list of county renter assistance programs on the [U.S. Department of the Treasury website](https://home.treasury.gov/policy-issues/coronavirus/assistance-for-state-local-and-tribal-governments/emergency-rental-assistance-program/program-index). We’ve also included data from the [Peter G. Peterson Foundation](https://www.pgpf.org/understanding-the-coronavirus-crisis/coronavirus-funding-state-by-state#pageTop) on how much money each state received for rental assistance. ## Alabama: **ERA funds administered by the State of Alabama:** eraalabama.com Alabama received $585 million to fund its renter assistance programs. In addition to the state program, eight counties in Alabama offer renters assistance. ## Alaska: **ERA funds administered by the State of Alaska:** [alaskahousingrelief.org](https://www.alaskahousingrelief.org/) Alaska received $352 million to fund its renter assistance program. ## Arizona: **ERA funds administered by the State of Arizona:** [des.az.gov/ERAP](https://des.az.gov/ERAP) Arizona received $882 million to fund its renter assistance programs. In addition to the state program, 12 counties offer renters assistance. ## Arkansas: **ERA funds administered by the State of Arkansas:** humanservices.arkansas.gov Arkansas received $360 million to fund its renter assistance programs. In addition to the state program, three counties offer renters assistance. ## California: **ERA funds administered by the State of California:** [housing.ca.gov](https://housing.ca.gov/covid_rr/index.html) California received $4.676 billion to fund its renter assistance programs. In addition to the state program, 48 counties offer renters assistance. ## Colorado: **ERA funds administered by the State of Colorado:** [cdola.colorado.gov](https://cdola.colorado.gov/rental-mortgage-assistance) Colorado received $690 million to fund its renter assistance programs. In addition to the state program, 11 counties offer renters assistance. ## Connecticut: **ERA funds administered by the State of Connecticut:** [portal.ct.gov](https://portal.ct.gov/DOH/DOH/Programs/UniteCT) Connecticut received $423 million to fund its renter assistance programs. ## Delaware: **ERA funds administered by the State of Delaware:** [decovidhousinghelp.com](https://decovidhousinghelp.com/) Delaware received $352 million to fund its renter assistance programs. ## District of Columbia: **ERA funds administered by the District of Columbia:** [stay.dc.gov](https://stay.dc.gov/#apply) D.C. received $352 million to fund its renter assistance programs. ## Florida: **ERA funds administered by the State of Florida:** [ourflorida.com](https://www.ourflorida.com/) Florida received $2.582 billion to fund its renter assistance programs. In addition to the state program, 33 counties offer renters assistance. ## You never know when you might find yourself financially strapped - the good news is you have options. ### A Personal Loan can help you mitigate losses and get back on track. Click here to explore your options! [Get Started](https://money.com/pr/uacbc7851f59?ap_referrer=%2Femergency-rental-assistance-state-by-state%2F) ## Georgia: **ERA funds administered by the State of Georgia:** **Georgiarentalassistance.ga.gov** Georgia received $1.272 billion to fund its renter assistance programs. In addition to the state program, 12 counties offer renters assistance. ## Hawaii: **ERA funds administered by the State of Hawaii:** [**dbedt.hawaii.gov**](https://dbedt.hawaii.gov/hhfdc/assistance-for-renters-emergency-rental-assistance-era-program/) Hawaii received $352 million to fund its renter assistance programs. In addition to the state program, five counties offer renters assistance. ## Idaho: **ERA funds administered by the State of Idaho:** [idahohousing.com](https://www.idahohousing.com/hpp/) Idaho received $352 million to fund its renter assistance programs. In addition to the state program, two counties offer renters assistance. ## Illinois: **ERA funds administered by the State of Illinois:** [ihda.org](https://www.ihda.org/about-ihda/illinois-rental-payment-program/) Illinois received $1.495 billion to fund its renter assistance programs. In addition to the state program, 10 counties offer renters assistance. ## Indiana: **ERA funds administered by the State of Indiana:** [IndianaHousingNow.org](https://apply.ihcda.in.gov/submit) Indiana received $802 million to fund its renter assistance programs. In addition to the state program, six counties offer renters assistance. ## Iowa: **ERA funds administered by the State of Iowa:** [Iowafinance.com](https://www.iowafinance.com/iowa-rent-and-utility-assistance-program/) Iowa received $376 million to fund its renter assistance programs. In addition to the state program, two counties offer renters assistance. ## Kansas: **ERA funds administered by the State of Kansas:** [khousingcorp.org](https://kshousingcorp.org/emergency-rental-assistance) Kansas received $353 million to fund its renter assistance programs. In addition to the state program, two counties offer renters assistance. ## Kentucky: **ERA funds administered by the State of Kentucky:** teamkyhherf.ky.gov Kentucky received $532 million to fund its renter assistance programs. In addition to the state program, two counties offer renters assistance. ## Louisiana: **ERA funds administered by the State of Louisiana:** [lastaterent.com](https://www.lastaterent.com/) Louisiana received $552 million to fund its renter assistance programs. In addition to the state program, eight counties offer renters assistance. ## Maine: **ERA funds administered by the State of Maine:** [mainehousing.org](https://www.mainehousing.org/programs-services/rental/rentaldetail/covid-19-rental-relief-program) Maine received $352 million to fund its renter assistance programs. ## Maryland: **ERA funds administered by the State of Maryland:** [dhcd.maryland.gov](https://dhcd.maryland.gov/Pages/EvictionPrevention/default.aspx) Maryland received $719 million to fund its renter assistance programs. In addition to the state program, eight counties offer renters assistance. ## Massachusetts: **ERA funds administered by the State of Maryland:** [Mass.gov](https://www.mass.gov/info-details/emergency-housing-payment-assistance-during-covid-19) Massachusetts received $819 million to fund its renter assistance programs. In addition to the state program, two counties offer renters assistance. ## Michigan: **ERA funds administered by the State of Michigan:** [Michigan.gov](https://www.michigan.gov/mshda/0,4641,7-141-5555-533463--,00.html) Michigan received $1.184 billion to fund its renter assistance programs. In addition to the state program, three counties offer renters assistance. ## Minnesota: **ERA funds administered by the State of Minnesota:** [renthelpmn.org](https://www.renthelpmn.org/) Minnesota received $672 million to fund its renter assistance programs. In addition to the state program, seven counties offer renters assistance. ## Mississippi: **ERA funds administered by the State of Mississippi:** [ms-ramp.com](https://ms-ramp.com/) Mississippi received $356 million to fund its renter assistance programs. In addition to the state program, two counties offer renters assistance. ## Missouri: **ERA funds administered by the State of Mississippi:** [mohousingresources.com](https://www.mohousingresources.com/) Missouri received $731 million to fund its renter assistance programs. In addition to the state program, seven counties offer renters assistance. ## Montana: **ERA funds administered by the State of Montana:** [housing.mt.gov](https://housing.mt.gov/Rental-Housing/Montana-Emergency-Rental-Assistance-Program) Montana received $352 million to fund its renter assistance programs. ## Nebraska: **ERA funds administered by the State of Nebraska:** coronavirus.nebraska.gov Nebraska received $352 million to fund its renter assistance programs. In addition to the state program, four counties offer renters assistance. ## Nevada: **ERA funds administered by the State of Nevada:** [housing.nv.gov](https://housing.nv.gov/Resources/COVID-19/Renter_Assistance/) Nevada received $373 million to fund its renter assistance programs. In addition to the state program, six counties offer renters assistance. ## New Hampshire: **ERA funds administered by the State of New Hampshire:** [nhhfa.org](https://www.nhhfa.org/emergency-rental-assistance/) New Hampshire received $352 million to fund its renter assistance programs. In addition to the state program, one county is offering renters assistance. ## New Jersey: **ERA funds administered by the State of New Jersey:** [njdca.onlinepha.com](https://njdca.onlinepha.com/) New Jersey received $1.055 billion to fund its renter assistance programs. In addition to the state program, 18 counties offer renters assistance. ## New Mexico: **ERA funds administered by the State of New Mexico:** [renthelpnm.gov](https://www.renthelpnm.org/) New Mexico received $352 million to fund its renter assistance programs. In addition to the state program, three counties offer renters assistance. ## New York: **ERA funds administered by the State of New York:** [otda.ny.gov](https://otda.ny.gov/programs/emergency-rental-assistance/) New York received $2.297 billion to fund its renter assistance programs. In addition to the state program, 24 counties offer renters assistance. ## North Carolina: **ERA funds administered by the State of North Carolina:** [hope.nc.gov](https://www.rebuild.nc.gov/hope-program) North Carolina received $1.259 billion to fund its renter assistance programs. In addition to the state program, 18 counties offer renters assistance. ## North Dakota: **ERA funds administered by the State of North Dakota:** [nd.gov](http://www.nd.gov/dhs/info/covid-19/rent-help.html) North Dakota received $352 million to fund its renter assistance programs. ## Ohio: **ERA funds administered by the State of Ohio:** [businesshelp.ohio.gov](https://businesshelp.ohio.gov/home-relief-grant.html) Ohio received $1.389 billion to fund its renter assistance programs. In addition to the state program, two counties offer renters assistance. ## Oklahoma: **ERA funds administered by the State of Oklahoma:** [okcommunitycares.org](https://okcommunitycares.org/) Oklahoma received $473 million to fund its renter assistance programs. In addition to the state program, five counties offer renters assistance. ## Oregon: **ERA funds administered by the State of Oregon:** [oerap.oregon.gov](https://oerap.oregon.gov/orera/#/) Oregon received $504 million to fund its renter assistance programs. In addition to the state program, six counties offer renters assistance. ## Pennsylvania: **ERA funds administered by the State of Pennsylvania:** [dhs.pa.gov](https://www.dhs.pa.gov/ERAP/Pages/ERAP.aspx) Pennsylvania received $1.518 billion to fund its renter assistance programs. In addition to the state program, 19 counties offer renters assistance. ## Personal Loans can help you in your time of need ### A Personal Loan from Credible can help you mitigate losses and get back on track. Click here to explore your options! [View Rates](https://money.com/pr/h3be78fab156?ap_referrer=%2Femergency-rental-assistance-state-by-state%2F) ## Rhode Island: **ERA funds administered by the State of Rhode Island:** [rihousing.com](https://www.rihousing.com/rentreliefri/) Rhode Island received $352 million to fund its renter assistance programs. ## South Carolina: **ERA funds administered by the State of South Carolina:** [schousing.com](https://schousing.com/home/SC-Stay-Plus) South Carolina received $620 million to fund its renter assistance programs. In addition to the state program, seven counties offer renters assistance. ## South Dakota: **ERA funds administered by the State of South Dakota:** [sdhda.org](https://www.sdhda.org/social-programs/cares-act-housing-assistance-program/cares-act-housing-assistance-program-2) South Dakota received $352 million to fund its renter assistance programs. ## Tennessee: **ERA funds administered by the State of Tennessee:** [thda.org](https://thda.org/help-for-renters-section-8/covidrentrelief) Tennessee received $818 million to fund its renter assistance programs. In addition to the state program, five counties offer renters assistance. ## Texas: **ERA funds administered by the State of Texas:** [texasrentrelief.com](https://texasrentrelief.com/) Texas received $3.488 billion to fund its renter assistance programs. In addition to the state program, 36 counties offer renters assistance. ## Utah: **ERA funds administered by the State of Utah:** rentalrelief.utah.gov Utah received $386 million to fund its renter assistance programs. In addition to the state program, four counties offer renters assistance. ## Vermont: **ERA funds administered by the State of Vermont:** [erap.vsha.org](https://erap.vsha.org/) Vermont received $352 million to fund its renter assistance programs. ## Virginia: **ERA funds administered by the State of Virginia:** [dhcd.virginia.gov](https://www.dhcd.virginia.gov/rrp) Virginia received $1.020 billion to fund its renter assistance programs. In addition to the state program, four counties offer renters assistance. ## Washington: **ERA funds administered by the State of Washington:** [commerce.wa.gov](https://www.commerce.wa.gov/serving-communities/homelessness/cares-act-and-state-rent-assistance/) Washington received $914 million to fund its renter assistance programs. In addition to the state program, 13 counties offer renters assistance. ## West Virginia: **ERA funds administered by the State of West Virginia:** [wvhdf.com](https://www.wvhdf.com/programs/mountaineer-rental-assistance-program) West Virginia received $352 million to fund its renter assistance programs. ## Wisconsin: **ERA funds administered by the State of Wisconsin:** [wiscap.org](https://www.wiscap.org/wera) Wisconsin received $693 million to fund its renter assistance programs. In addition to the state program, six counties offer renters assistance. There are six counties in Wisconsin offering renters assistance programs. ## Wyoming: **ERA funds administered by the State of Wyoming:** [dfs.wyo.gov](https://dfs.wyo.gov/assistance-programs/home-utilities-energy-assistance/emergency-rental-assistance-program-erap/) Wyoming received $352 million to fund its renter assistance programs. ## U.S. Territories: U.S. territories received a total of $705 million to fund rental assistance programs. Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas: [cnmidr.gov.mp](https://www.cnmidr.gov.mp/covid19/ccera) Guam: [doa.guam.gov](https://doa.guam.gov/guam-emergency-rental-assistance-program/) Puerto Rico: [covidrenta.org](https://www.covidrenta.org/Account/Login?ReturnUrl=%2F) U.S. Virgin Islands: [erap.vihfa.gov](https://erap.vihfa.gov/) ## Tribes and Tribally Designated Housing Entities: There are over 100 rental assistance programs administered by the tribes and tribal housing authorities. 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