![]() ![]() ![]() Please go to to get connected to a legal services agency in your area. Yes, free legal assistance is available with the CERA program. CAN I GET LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOR MY COURT CASE? Renter households that were not behind rent before March 30, 2022.Households that are homeowners, land contract holders or those that live in commercial properties.Households that cannot show a "COVID-19 economic hardship" (outlined above) or risk of homelessness or housing instability.Households that have incomes above 80% of Area Median Income.Landlords may be asked to provide ownership documents if ownership can't be verified through publicly available online property tax records.Verification of court costs, if applicable.Ledger showing tenant's payment history in 20.Copy of the lease (if a written lease was completed).WHAT DOCUMENTS WILL THE LANDLORD NEED TO PROVIDE? Copy of Internet bill/statement, if applicable.Copy of ALL utility statements the tenant is responsible for, if applicable.Copy of submitted 2020 or 2021 IRS form 1040 (first two pages).Pay stubs or benefit statements for household income or benefits (unemployment, Social Security, etc.) for two weeks, OR.Provide all available proof of earned and unearned income for household members that live at the property and that are over the age of 18.Most current copy of lease agreement in tenant's name (if a written lease was completed.).Copy of state ID or passport for the tenant applicant (with proof of residency if address does not match the unit.) (Alternate IDs may be acceptable some circumstances).WHAT TENANT DOCUMENTS ARE REQUIRED TO DETERMINE ELIGIBILITY? If you cannot apply online, please see the CERA Contact List for the service agency in your county (at the top of this page under CERA Resources).Tenants and landlords can also apply through their local service agency. This is the best way to apply for those that have a smart phone, tablet, or computer.Use the secure online application portal ("Apply Now" button above) to submit your application for assistance.Check it out to see how CERA is serving renters and landlords in your area. We also have demographic and household income information on our approved applications. View our dashboardto see CERA application and approval information statewide and by county. Please see the CERA Contact Agency List for the service agency in your county (on the right side of this page under CERA Resources.) ![]() If you did not submit a CERA application and need information and referral, please contact your local CERA Partner Agency. Please be aware that you cannot receive assistance from both CERA and Wayne County’s program for the same time period. It is likely that more applications have been received than will be able to be funded, so a submitted application does not guarantee that there will be funds available to process the application.Īttention Wayne County residents: If you have not already applied for CERA and need rental assistance, the Wayne County Emergency Rental Assistance Program is open for applications at Wayne County Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) | Economic Development. If you have already applied, you can check your application status by clicking the button below.Īpplications submitted before the portal closure will continue to be reviewed and processed until all program funds are used. If you have already applied, you can check your application status by clicking the button below.Īs of October 14, 2022, the COVID Emergency Rental Assistance (CERA) portal is closed to new applications. on June 30, 2022, the COVID Emergency Rental Assistance (CERA) portal is closed to new applications. ![]()
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