CARES Act
COVID RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (RAP)
Application Window September 21-October 12, 2020
The COVID-19 Rental Assistance program provides one-time cash assistance to low-income households residing in Solano County who have lost their jobs or had their wages reduced due to COVID-19. The goal of this program is to help prevent the eviction of over 500 households due to COVID-19 while reducing the risk of families/individuals from becoming homeless. Further, this program will provide informational resources to applicants and landlords/property owners of services available
PROGRAM GOALS
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Provide rental assistance that is paid directly to the landlord of eligible renter households
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Support low-income communities in each city across Solano County
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Support paying for unpaid rent (excluding late fees) as retroactive as from the month of March 2020
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Educate Tenants and Landlords on the current Eviction Moratoriums and provide tools to help support an agreement for a repayment plan of any outstanding rent due to COVID-19.
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Provide educational resources such as
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Employment opportunities
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Public Health Guidelines & Resources
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Food Bank/Food Pantry Resources, as well as CalFresh
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PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY
- Head of household over 18 years of age
Have been a Solano County resident as of January 1, 2020
- Have an income at or below 100% Federal Poverty Guidelines
(or 125% Federal Poverty Guidelines if receiving CalFRESH)
- Demonstrate financial hardship or loss of income due to COVID-19
PROCESS SUMMARY
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Tenants may apply for this program from
September 21 through October12,2020.
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Requires financial documentation, including a letter from most recent employer, bank statements, and bills in arrears to show inability to pay basic needs.
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Verification of Income will be required (i.e. pay stubs, EDD denial letter, etc.)
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Applicants will be assessed to determine the highest needs households.
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Once information is verified, Landlord is asked to complete a “Landlord Verification Form” and IRS Form W-9 to receive the rent payment directly from Catholic Charities.
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Once all steps have been completed, the landlord would receive the rental payment between 5-10 business days.
HOW TO APPLY
Applications will be accepted September 21 - October 12, 2020.
DO NOT SUBMIT DOCUMENTS AT THIS TIME!
We'll let you know after October 12 whether or not you have been selected.
Apply By Phone
Apply In Person
125 Corporate Place, Suite A
Vallejo, CA 94590
Apply Online
Dixon: COVID19 RAP - Dixon
Benicia: COVID19 RAP- Benicia
Fairfield: COVID19 RAP- Fairfield
Rio Vista: COVID19 RAP- Rio Vista
Suisun City: COVID19 RAP- Suisun City
Vacaville: COVID19 RAP- Vacaville
Vallejo: COVID19 RAP- Vallejo
Apply By Phone
Call
English 707-408-2819
Spanish 707-559-8019
YOUR SUPPORT HELPS US CONTINUE TO SERVE
Please help us continue to serve our neighbors full of hope but facing temporary hurdles. Our staff is trained to compassionately and professionally coordinate and advocate for the services needed by those impacted. This is only made possible by the care and generosity of people like you.