County Executive Elrich, Council President Hucker, Council Vice President Albornoz Announce Availability of $59 Million in Rental Assistance and Available Support to Avoid Eviction
Montgomery County Maryland sent this bulletin at 04/15/2021 05:58 PM EDT
County Executive Elrich, Council President Hucker, Council Vice President Albornoz Announce Availability of $59 Million in Rental Assistance and Available Support to Avoid Eviction
Friday, April 16, at 1 p.m.
Executive Office Building, 101 Monroe Street, Rockville (Traffic Circle)
For Immediate Release: Thursday, April 15, 2021
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich will be joined by County Council President Tom Hucker, County Council Vice President Gabe Albornoz, Frank Vitale from Maryland Legal Aid, Ana Martinez from CASA, and recipients of previous COVID Rent Relief funds, to announce that COVID Rent Relief Phase 3 is open for applications, with $59 million available to help tenants who are behind on rent. These funds, received from the U.S. Department of Treasury Emergency Rental Assistance Program, will provide up to $12,000 or 15 months of assistance to eligible households behind on rent due to COVID related income loss. Applicants can apply online at www.mc311.com/rentrelief.
Officials will also discuss assistance available to residents that have received a Court summons for eviction action. Support Organizations and Legal Aid are available to help tenants access protections against eviction actions, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Order and Governor’s Order against eviction which require that tenants attend Court and present evidence that they qualify for protection.
The press conference will be live-streamed on Facebook at www.facebook.com/montgomerycountyinfo and on County Cable Montgomery at Comcast/RCN Channel 6 and HD Channel 996 or Verizon Channel 30.
Parking: Public parking is available on the lower level of the Council Office Building garage at the corner of Monroe and Jefferson streets.
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Media Contact: Scott Peterson 202-277-9412
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