The ERAP Portal Closed on June 15, 2022 and No Longer Accepting Applications
El Portal de ERAP cerró en Junio15, 2022 y ya no se aceptan solicitudes.
Important Message!
Due to the high volume of applications there may be a longer wait time before you hear back from an ERAP eligibility specialist. If you have questions regarding your pending applications, please call 336-703-3700 or send an email to forsytherap@forsyth.cc.
Mensaje Importante!
Debido al alto volumen de solicitudes puede haber un tiempo de espera más largo antes de recibir una respuesta del especialista en elegibilidad de ERAP. Si usted tiene preguntas con respecto a su solicitud pendiente, por favor llame al 336-703-3700 o envíe un correo electrónico a forsytherap@forsyth.cc.
The City of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County have received federal funds under the Emergency Rental Assistance Program to assist low-income residents who were behind on their rent or utilities payments because of the COVID-19 pandemic (directly or indirectly).
The program was for all renters residing in the City of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County with a household income 80% or less of area median income (see chart below) and financially impacted by COVID-19.
The Emergency Rental Assistance Program was for renters only. ERAP assisted with rent and/or utilities, including electricity, water/sewer, trash removal, natural gas, propane, fuel oil and internet (special conditions apply for Internet assistance).
La ciudad de Winston Salem y el Condado de Forsyth recibieron fondos federales en el marco de programa Asistencia de Alquiler de Emergencia (por sus siglas en inglés, ERAP) para ayudar a los residentes de bajos ingresos que estaban atrasados en el pago del alquiler o de los otros servicios públicos debido a la pandemia de Covid-19 (directamente o indirectamente).
El programa era para todos los inquilinos que residían en la ciudad de Winston Salem y el Condado de Forsyth con un ingreso familiar de 80% o menos del ingreso medio del área (Consulte el cuadro a continuación) y afectados financieramente por Covid-19.
El programa de Asistencia de Emergencia para Alquiler era solo para inquilinos. ERAP ayudó con el alquiler o los servicios públicos, incluidos la electricidad, el agua y el alcantarillado, la recolección de basura, el gas natural, el propano, gasolina e internet (Se aplican condiciones especiales para la asistencia de Internet).
TO CHECK THE STATUS OF
YOUR APPLICATION:
You can also Call 336-703-3700
Priority for this program will go to:
- Households with an income of 50% or less of area median income.
- Households that have been unemployed for 90 days or more due to COVID-19.
- Households with a pending court eviction.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Impacted financially by COVID-19 (such as the following):
- Qualifies for unemployment. There are multiple ways to qualify.
- Reduction in income (furlough or reduction in work hours)
- Had financial hardships or increased expenses (medical, food, etc.)
- Household income 80% or less of area median income (See chart below)
- Needs assistance paying rent and/or utility bills
HOUSEHOLD INCOME LIMITS
| INCOME LIMITS FOR HOUSEHOLD SIZES 1 TO 8 | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | |
| 50% income limit* | $24,150 | $27,600 | $31,050 | $34,450 | $37,250 | $40,000 | $42,750 | $45,500 |
| 80% income limit | $38,600 | $44,100 | $49,600 | $55,100 | $59,550 | $63,950 | $68,350 | $72,750 |
| *80% is the eligibility limit and 50% is for priority processing. | ||||||||
Frequently Asked Questions
- Proof of unemployment benefits,
- Proof of a reduction in income,
- Proof of increased expenses,
- Proof of other financial hardship.
- Self-Attestation statement
View a complete description of each status
The tenant must fill out the Tenant Application and provide the following documentation:
- First name, last name, and social security number of adult household members. Those without a social please enter 000-00-0000.
- Identification - The applicant and the co-applicant must provide identification (ID) to get assistance. Photo ID is preferred, such as a driver's license, state ID card, military ID card, or any passport. Many other forms of ID can also be used, such as a birth certificate, a Medicaid or Medicare card, a signed Social Security card or an ID card issued by employer or religious organization/place of worship.
- Signed lease agreement is helpful
- Letter of unemployment benefits, if applicable
- Proof of Income for each household member (tax documents, paystubs, unemployment award letter, savings and checking account statements, child support income documentation, if applicable) OR a Determination letter from a government agency verifying the household income is at or below 80% of the area median income
- For Rental Assistance, an eviction notice or late payment notice or rental ledger
- For Utility Assistance, utility bills showing amounts due for each month of assistance requested. The bill must include the household address and one household member's name
- Documents for prior rental assistance received (if applicable)
- Additional documentation not listed above to demonstrate household income, economic impact, risk of homelessness, and other assistance received that is relevant to your application
Contact Us
201 North Chestnut Street
Winston-Salem, NC 27101
336-703-2020
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