Ada County receives $12 million for rental, utility assistance
The Emergency Rental Assistance money was distributed by the United States Treasury as part of the second coronavirus relief package. Author: KTVB Staff Updated: 11:02 AM MST January 29, 2021
BOISE, Idaho The Ada County Board of Commissioners announced Friday that $12 million is federal grant money will soon be available to those struggling to pay rent and utilities due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Emergency Rental Assistance money was distributed by the United States Treasury as part of the second coronavirus relief package. This pandemic has caused untold hardships for so many of our friends and neighbors through no fault of their own, Ada County Commission Chairman Rod Beck. We are grateful this money is now available to Ada County residents, and we deeply appreciate the cooperation and expertise provided by our partners at the Boise City/Ada County Housing Authorities.