Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) and HUD ESG: quick facts
Emergency rental and homelessness-prevention assistance is delivered by state and local agencies and nonprofits using federal and other funds, helping renters who face housing instability stay housed. Depending on the local program, it can …
Administered by
Federal funding (Treasury / HUD) administered by state and local agencies and nonprofits
Who it's for
Renter households facing housing instability or risk of homelessness who meet local income and hardship rules; availability varies by location and funding. Open to women and men alike.
What it funds
Help with rent, utilities, and related housing costs to prevent eviction or homelessness
Repayable?
Assistance (not a loan, not repaid)
Where to apply
Find local programs through your city, county, or 211; HUD and CFPB maintain official locators
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Official sources: U.S. Department of the Treasury — Emergency Rental Assistance Program. This page is educational information, not financial or legal advice; grants are competitive and never guaranteed. See our sources & how-we-work policy.