Jan 15, 2021
HONOLULU (AP) Catholic Charities Hawaii announced the launch of a rent relief program for people affected by the pandemic, which will be conducted with state assistance.
The Rent Assistance and Mediation Program administered by the social service organization has begun accepting applications, KITV-TV reported last week.
The $6 million program is expected to provide assistance to renters who are at risk of eviction after experiencing reduced income, decreased work hours or unemployment because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The program will attempt to help tenants avoid eviction by providing payments for unpaid rent and mediation services.
Payments will have a cap of $1,500 per household per month. The organization expects to offer a maximum of up to two months of past due and ongoing rental assistance.
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Hawaii, USA (KITV) Catholic Charities Hawaii and the State of Hawaii announced on Wednesday the launch of a new rent relief program that will begin accepting applications next week.
The Rent Assistance and Mediation Program (RAMP) will provide assistance for Hawai‘i renters who have experienced a reduction in income because of unemployment or a reduction in work hours due to the COVID-19 pandemic and are at risk of eviction.
The $6 million program, administered by Catholic Charities Hawaii, intends to help tenants avoid eviction by providing rental payments for unpaid rent and mediation services.
Rental payments will be considered from January 1, 2021 with a statewide cap of $1,500 per household per month. A maximum of up to two months total of past due and ongoing assistance can be provided.