Washington County receives over $7M for emergency rental assistance
These funds can be used for rental assistance for those in need due to economic hardships caused by Covid-19. Author: Haleigh Schmidt Updated: 6:13 PM CST February 3, 2021
WASHINGTON COUNTY, ARKANSAS, Ark. Washington County recently received over $7 million to help renters during the coronavirus pandemic.
On Jan. 19, 2021, Washington County received $7,167,562.90 from the U.S. Department of the Treasury for Emergency Rental Assistance as set out in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021.
These funds can be used for rental assistance for those in need due to economic hardships caused by Covid-19.
Additionally, these funds may be used to assist with utility and home energy costs.