Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERA)

Administered by U.S. Treasury / Local Housing Agencies · home.treasury.gov

Federal funds administered locally to help renters cover overdue rent and utilities. Many localities still have unspent ERA funds available.

Eligibility requirements

✓Renter experiencing financial hardship
✓Income at or below 80% area median income
✓Risk of housing instability

Insider tip

Search '[your city/county] emergency rental assistance' — many local programs are still open. You don't need to be behind on rent in all programs; future rent can qualify too.

How to apply

Apply directly on the official website. GrantLantern does not process applications — we link you directly to the source.

Apply at home.treasury.gov →

Opens the official source. GrantLantern is not affiliated with this program.

Program details sourced from official government and agency websites. Eligibility is determined by the administering agency — not GrantLantern. Verify current requirements at the official source before applying.

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