ERAP is for local governments within California seeking Emergency Rental Assistance Funds under California Senate Bill (SB) 91 — from California’s State Rental Assistance Program and/or a block grant.
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Local Governments
- Addendum to State Rental Assistance Program Guidelines (PDF) — Updated 5/23/2022
- Program Notifications - Templates (PDF)
- State Rental Assistance Program Guidelines (PDF)
- Program Clarifications for Non-Entitlement Jurisdictions (PDF)
- Tenant Nonparticipation (and Rental Protections) Guidance (PDF)
For localities with populations over 200,000
Option A
- Data collection — Memo (PDF)
- Data collection — Template (XLS)
- Authorizing Resolution Template for Option A (DOC) — Locality Money (State Administration)
- Standard Agreement — Processing Guidance for Option A (PDF)
- Sample Standard Agreement (STD 213) form (PDF) — To be completed by HCD
- Exhibit A (DOC) — To be completed by HCD with input from the locality
- Exhibit B (DOC) — To be completed by HCD with input from the locality
- Exhibit C
- Exhibit D (DOC) — For review and reference by the locality
Option B
- Document Checklist for Conforming Option B Localities (PDF)
- Authorizing Resolution Template for Option B (DOC) — Locality Money (Locality Administration)
- Standard Agreement — Processing Guidance for Option B (PDF)
- Sample Standard Agreement (STD 213) form (PDF) — To be completed by HCD
- Exhibit A (DOC) — To be completed by HCD with input from the locality
- Exhibit B (DOC) — To be completed by HCD with input from the locality
- Exhibit C
- Exhibit D (DOC) — For review and reference by the locality
Option C
- Memo (PDF) regarding Memoranda of Understanding for Option C
- Template (DOC) for Memorandum of Understanding for Option C
Tribes
Northern Circle Indian Housing Authority and HCD hosted a Tribal Listening Session on February 25, 2021 for tribes and tribally designated housing entities that applied for US Treasury Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) funding and may be interested in participating in the State’s program.
HCD & NCIHA Emergency Rental Assistance Program Tribal Listening Session
Utility Providers
HCD hosted an Interactive Listening Session on March 11, 2021 for utility providers and partners interested in learning more about how to interface with the State’s Emergency Rental Assistance Program application process.
Covid-19 Rent Relief Program Utility Provider Listening Session