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Eligible renters can now apply for up to 12 months of rental and home/utility assistance.

The state’s Rental Assistance Portal is accepting applications for the Indiana Emergency Rental Assistance Program.

An “eligible household” is a renter household where at least one or more individuals meet the following criteria:

  • Qualifies for unemployment or has experienced a reduction in household income, incurred significant costs, or experienced a financial hardship due to COVID-19
  • Demonstrates a risk of experiencing homelessness or housing instability
  • Has a household income at or below 80 percent of the area median

Eligible renter households may receive up to 12 months of assistance. This includes:

  • Forward-facing rent and rental arrears capped at the Fair Market Rent
  • Utilities, home energy, and internet arrears
  • Any arrears must be for expenses incurred since April 1, 2020

Hoosiers who are eligible for the program can sign up online at indianahousingnow.org or by calling 211.

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