3/16/2021 - The Emergency Rental Assistance Program

The Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERA) is a fund authorized by the U.S. Department of Treasury Emergency approved by the Board of County Commissioners on March 9, 2021 to provide Palm Beach County residents with rental and utility assistance who are affected, directly or indirectly, by COVID-19 who are at risk of being homeless.

The ERA funds are newly issued and have rigorous eligibility requirements, necessitating a thorough documentation and screening process.

This program is for rental and utility assistance for renters only. Resources for home owners financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic are not covered with this funding.

WARNING: Section 1001 of Title 19 of the U.S. code makes it a criminal offense to make willful false statements or misrepresentation to any department or agency of the United States as to any matter within the jurisdiction. False information may result in civil liability, and/or in criminal penalties including, but not limited to, fine, imprisonment or both.

*This information is available in English, Spanish and Creole.
General Eligibility Requirements
General Application Questions
Applying for Services as a Tenant
Applying for Services as a Landlord
Tenants renting their family’s home, with a mortgage, will not be eligible for ERA assistance.

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