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.
