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Managed by the Office of Housing Stability with nonprofit partners, it can cover up to $15,000 for as long as 12 months, including back rent and forward rent with periodic income recertification. 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This fund is administered and managed by the Office of Housing Stability (OHS) in partnership with nonprofit housing agencies.  \nWHAT DOES THE RENTAL RELIEF FUND DO?  \nThe Rental Relief Fund provides up to $15,000 in rental and utility assistance for income eligible households for up to 12 months. Eligible households can receive assistance for both back rent and rent going forward. Households receiving assistance for future rent will need to recertify income every 3 months to verify continued need.  \nThe City of Boston’s Rental Relief Fund can help renters with the following expenses:  \n● Past due (from March 13, 2020), current, and up to three months of expected rent costs  \n● Past due (from March 13, 2020), current, or up to three months of expected utility (incl. internet) and home energy expenses ($1,500 utility allowance)  \n● Moving costs within the City of Boston  \nFunding cannot be used for the following:  \n● Rental arrears or utility bills from before March 13, 2020  \n● Payments to sober houses  \n● Payments to landlords that are relatives or family members (unless relative has incorporated as LLC)  \nWHO IS ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE RENTAL ASSISTANCE?  \nApplicants must:  \n● be a City of Boston resident; AND  \n● have a verified household income at or below 80% of Area Median Income (AMI); AND  \n● be economically impacted due to COVID-19; AND  \n● be at risk of homelessness and/or housing instability; AND  \n● Not be a full time college or graduate student  \nSubsidized households  \n● The City of Boston and the Boston Housing Authority have set up a dedicated fund for BHA public housing residents with rental arrears. Households with arrears in BHA properties for the period March 13, 2020 to date must contact their property manager to complete an application. You can also email [rental.relief@bostonhousing.org](rental.relief@bostonhousing.org).  \n● If you are a recipient of Section 8/MRVP, please complete an application for RAFT (available here) or rental assistance from ABCD here.  \nFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS  \nELIGIBILITY (WHO CAN APPLY)  \nWho is this program for?  \nThe City of Boston Rental Relief Fund is designed for income eligible renters in Boston who have been economically impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and need help paying their rent and/or utilities. Qualified residents earn less than 80% of Area Median Income (AMI) annually, which is approximately $77,000 for a two person household.  \nWhat counts as being economically impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic?  \nEconomic impact due to COVID 19 includes:  \n● Losing your income due to a shut down of employer operations  \n● Working fewer hours due to employer reduction  \n● Loss of childcare and/or school closures due to COVID-19  \n● Job loss and/or inability to work because of increased risk to COVID-19  \n● Job loss because of caring for an ill or quarantined family member with COVID-19  \nI live in public housing. Am I eligible?  \nThe City of Boston and the Boston Housing Authority have set up a dedicated fund for BHA public housing residents with rental arrears. Households with arrears in BHA properties for the period March 13, 2020 to date must contact voucher issuing agency or email [rental.relief@bostonhousing.org](rental.relief@bostonhousing.org).  \nI receive a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). Am I eligible?  \nYes, recipients of the Housing Choice Voucher program are eligible for rental arrears assistance only.  \nI live in a LITHC sponsored rent restricted affordable housing unit. Am I eligible?  \nYes, applicants who live in designated affordable housing are eligible.  \nOne or more of my family members is undocumented. Am I eligible?  \nYes, you are eligible. Immigration status does not affect eligibility.  \nI live with roommates. 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