Patricia Reaves, our Rent Relief Supervisor, lets renters and landlords know that we’re here to help them when it comes to applying for Rent Relief. Call us at (401) 378-3162. READ MORE
Housing and Rental Assistance
Resources
- Renter’s Fact Sheet by Housing Network RI – Know your rights as a renter.
- Safe Harbor Rental Assistance from United Way RI – an eviction diversion initiative designed to help Rhode Island landlords and tenants resolve disputes over late or unpaid rent. Our CHWs worked with residents to distribute $96,708 to 34 families. The Safe Harbor program, funded with Federal CARES Act dollars, has depleted its funds.
- West Elmwood Housing Assistance Program – Residents living in 02907 can apply for rental and grocery assistance.
RentReliefRI
Rhode Island has received $200 million in rent relief funds from the federal Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) Program. This program will provide rental and utility relief payments to help eligible renters maintain housing stability.