CARES Act

COVID RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (RAP)

ROUND 2 IS CLOSED

round 2 is CLOSED

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

• Support low-income communities in each city across Solano County

• Support paying for unpaid rent (excluding late fees) as retroactive as from the month of March 2020

• 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.

• Provide educational resources such as

  • Employment opportunities 

  • Public Health Guidelines & Resources

  • 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
- 60% Average Median Income for Solano County
- Demonstrate financial hardship or loss of income due to COVID-19

PROCESS SUMMARY

• Tenants may apply for Round 2 of this program from
  October 29 through November 8, 2020.
   

• Requires financial documentation, including a letter from most recent employer, bank statements, and bills in arrears to show inability to pay basic needs.
   

• Verification of Income will be required (i.e. pay stubs, EDD denial letter, etc.)    
   

• Applicants will be assessed to determine the highest needs households.
   

• 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.
   

• Once all steps have been completed, the landlord would receive the rental payment between 5-10 business days.   

HOW TO APPLY

Applications are no longer accepted for Round 2.

You can submit supporting documents: HERE

We'll let you know after November 8th whether or not
you have been selected for Round 2.

Apply By Phone

Apply In Person

125 Corporate Place, Suite A
Vallejo, CA 94590

Round 2 is now closed!

Benicia: COVID RAP_2_Benicia

Dixon: COVID RAP_2_Dixon

Fairfield: COVID RAP_2_Fairfield

Rio Vista : COVID RAP_2_Rio Vista

Suisun : COVID RAP_2_Suisun City

Vacaville: COVID RAP_2_Vacaville

Vallejo : COVID RAP_2_Vallejo

Apply By Phone

Call

English 707-408-2819

Spanish 707-559-8019

Frequent Questions for Round 2!

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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.