BRIMI Foundation is a PARTNER AGENCY with the Georgia Rental Assistance Program
***THIS PROGRAM IS NO LONGER TAKING NEW APPLICATIONS***
Due to changes with the program applicants that have a current application in their system that was e-signed as of their program closure date of 10/28/2022, please email their customer service department for a status of your application. They are internally processing them on a first come first service basis. Also, please review the FAQ section on their website to get answers to any questions you may have.
Customer Service Email: [email protected]
***THIS PROGRAM IS NO LONGER TAKING NEW APPLICATIONS***
Due to changes with the program applicants that have a current application in their system that was e-signed as of their program closure date of 10/28/2022, please email their customer service department for a status of your application. They are internally processing them on a first come first service basis. Also, please review the FAQ section on their website to get answers to any questions you may have.
Customer Service Email: [email protected]
Program Overview
The State of Georgia received $989 million from U.S. Treasury's Federal Emergency Rental Assistance Program to provide relief to individuals, families, and landlords whose finances have been negatively impacted since March 13, 2020, the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. The funds will be used for rental and utility payments, including other associated expenses. The Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) administers this program which opened in March 2021. The money is distributed directly to landlords and service providers, where applicable, and eligible applicants will receive up to 18 months of payment relief. Individuals must qualify for unemployment or have experienced a financial hardship since March 13, 2020; demonstrate a risk of experiencing homelessness or housing instability; and have household income at or below 80 percent of the area median income (AMI).
To find out if you are eligible for the program please visit their website and complete the questionnaire. https://georgiarentalassistance.ga.gov
Tenant Requirements
Identification (State ID or passport)
Income documents for every adult (age 18 and older) in the household
Past due rent notice or utility bills, provider, and account number
Copy of lease
Attest to unemployment eligibility OR documents showing a reduction in income, significant costs, or financial hardship due directly or indirectly to COVID-1
Landlord Requirements
Identification (State ID or passport)
Proof of ownership or Authorization/Agreement to act on behalf of owner of management company
Statement of Delinquent Rent
W-9 and bank information for ACH payment
The State of Georgia received $989 million from U.S. Treasury's Federal Emergency Rental Assistance Program to provide relief to individuals, families, and landlords whose finances have been negatively impacted since March 13, 2020, the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. The funds will be used for rental and utility payments, including other associated expenses. The Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) administers this program which opened in March 2021. The money is distributed directly to landlords and service providers, where applicable, and eligible applicants will receive up to 18 months of payment relief. Individuals must qualify for unemployment or have experienced a financial hardship since March 13, 2020; demonstrate a risk of experiencing homelessness or housing instability; and have household income at or below 80 percent of the area median income (AMI).
To find out if you are eligible for the program please visit their website and complete the questionnaire. https://georgiarentalassistance.ga.gov
Tenant Requirements
Identification (State ID or passport)
Income documents for every adult (age 18 and older) in the household
Past due rent notice or utility bills, provider, and account number
Copy of lease
Attest to unemployment eligibility OR documents showing a reduction in income, significant costs, or financial hardship due directly or indirectly to COVID-1
Landlord Requirements
Identification (State ID or passport)
Proof of ownership or Authorization/Agreement to act on behalf of owner of management company
Statement of Delinquent Rent
W-9 and bank information for ACH payment