New program that will provide financial relief for struggling renters due to COVID-19
The U.S. Department of Treasury has granted a total of $28.2 million to the City of Memphis and Shelby County to administer the Emergency Rental Assistance program. Author: Shelby County Division of Community Services Published: 8:37 AM CDT April 30, 2021 Updated: 8:37 AM CDT April 30, 2021
MEMPHIS, Tenn. The Emergency Rental & Utility Assistance Program, a new program aimed at helping renters in Shelby County, will help thousands of households that are behind on rent and utilities or facing eviction as a result of COVID-19. The U.S. Department of Treasury has granted a total of $28.2 million to the City of Memphis and Shelby County (including 19.6 million to the City and 8.6 to the County) to administer the Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) program.