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130 Renters in Genesee County, Michigan, facing eviction due to the coronavirus pandemic, can now get federal rental assistance through a county program. The Genesee County Community Action Resource Department (GCCARD) has received more than $12 million in federal funds for tenants. Residents who have a household income less than 80% of the area median income. According to M-Live, residents also must have experienced a reduction or loss in income or include at least one person who qualifies for unemployment insurance or financial hardship due to the pandemic. Residents must also show they are at risk of eviction or housing instability. Those who qualify for rental assistance can receive up to a year’s worth of back rent and three months of projected rental assistance. Those who apply can also receive funds for paying off utilities including electricity, heating, water, sewer, and trash collection. ....
Genesee County gets $12 million for COVID-19 related rent assistance Updated Apr 14, 2021; Facebook Share GENESEE COUNTY, MI Renters facing eviction because of hardships related to the COVID-19 pandemic could get federal assistance through the county’s Community Action Resource Department. The county said in a news release Wednesday, April 14, that GCCARD has received more than $12 million in federal funds for tenants who have a household income of less than 80 percent of area median income and said that applications for the funds are available. Individuals who qualify for the assistance can receive up to 12 months of back rent and three months of projected rental assistance as well as utility assistance for electricity, home heating, water, sewer and trash collection. ....