Emergency Rental Assistance Program Still Available For Escambia County Residents

December 13, 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

Comments

6 Responses to “Emergency Rental Assistance Program Still Available For Escambia County Residents”

  1. Local resident on December 15th, 2021 10:25 pm

    We have paid the same or close to the same in property taxes for years. Granted , it’s entirely too high as it is. So high here in Florida that it’s rediculous.. But it’s been that way for as long as I can remember.. I’m sure it’s high anywhere.. U never OWN your property once u buy it. Even when it’s paid off, as ours is.. We now lease it from the state or government..So why not help others.. And while they at it, why not help some of us with these property taxes? Where do we sign up for that!!?

  2. mike on December 15th, 2021 9:58 pm

    From $1300 to $2300 and $2300 again. No changes to the property. Not quite double but close enough. :mad:

  3. Local resident on December 15th, 2021 9:58 pm

    We have paid the same or close to the same in property taxes for years. Granted , it’s entirely too high as it is. So high here in Florida that it’s sickening.. But it’s been that way for as long as I can remember.. I’m sure it’s rediculous anywhere.. U never OWN your property once u buy it. Even when it’s paid off, as ours is.. We now lease it from the state or government..

  4. Wut? on December 14th, 2021 11:27 am

    No one’s property tax doubled this year unless a major change was made to said property.

  5. Emily on December 13th, 2021 11:09 pm

    Tis the season to be greedy….fa la la la fa la fa la…

  6. mike on December 13th, 2021 6:31 pm

    Oh, is this why property tax is almost double again this year, so we can pay somebody else’s rent? :mad:

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