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Emergency Rental Assistance Program Still Available For Escambia County Residents
November 2, 2021
Escambia County residents struggling to pay rent and utilities due to COVID-19 can still apply for help from the Escambia County Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP).
The application portal is now open and available clicking or tapping here. Call (850) 403-6044 to make an appointment for in-person assistance, or see a list of libraries below.
Emergency rental assistance may be provided to eligible low-income Escambia County residents and families who:
- Have been financially impacted by COVID-19;
- Have total household income at or below 80% Area Median Income;
- Are at risk of experiencing homelessness or housing instability; and
- Have not received any other rental assistance for the requested months
Both the renter and the landlord must submit an application through the portal. Reimbursement will be paid directly to the landlord or utility provider. View eligibility requirements and see if you qualify here.
The program can cover up to 12 months of overdue or late rent and utility bills for households in Escambia County. Additional details for rental assistance for landlords and renters can be found at MyEscambia.com/erap.
Escambia County has received the following allocations:
- $9,611,771 from the Consolidated Appropriations Act
- $7,605,344 from the American Rescue Plan
Escambia County ERAP Policies and Procedures are in alignment with the U.S Treasury Department’s guidelines (full policies and procedures).
Email ERAP@myescambia.zendesk.com or call (850) 403-6044 with any questions.
Citizens may use the computers at the following public libraries to complete their application:
- Century Branch Library – 7991 N. Century Blvd., Century
- Molino Branch Library – 6450-A Hwy. 95A, Molino
- Tryon Branch Library – 1200 Langley Ave., Pensacola
- Genealogy Branch Library – 5740 N. Ninth Ave., Pensacola
- Pensacola Library – 239 N. Spring St., Pensacola
- Southwest Branch Library – 12248 Gulf Beach Highway, Pensacola
- Westside Branch Library – 1301 W. Gregory St., Pensacola
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12 Responses to “Emergency Rental Assistance Program Still Available For Escambia County Residents”
Being evicted landlord is not willing to fix anything no hot water or heat
I applied for the assistance months ago. No reply.
I need help with bill and also I am disability.
Really need help with rent and need propane for heat. I’m single,on disability, elderly.
Need help paying bills
This should help everyone trying to hire help.
Employees needed everywhere !!!
I’m a single mom lost my job and my unemployment has been exhausted I need help to pay my right and light
81 and could use some help.
I am about to become homeless as my daughter and her husband have been affected by Covid and must move out of their current rental situation and can no longer provide for me. I am 71 yo and was diagnosed with congestive heart failure 7 years ago. I do not have a car so I have difficulty getting to doctor appointments. I am not familiar with how to get help and I am internet challenged. Is there anyone who could help me to at least find a place to live. I’ve tried calling places where they have seniors living. But was told there is a 2 to 3 year waiting list. I really don’t know what to do.
I need help I am a widow w / a child
Really need help with rent
Need help paying my bills