City of Greensboro CARES Act
Application for COVID-19 Rental/Utility Assistance
Type of Assistance
Assistance is available to qualified households towards emergency monthly rental/utility assistance
for their primary residence. Rental assistance is limited to a maximum benefit of $1,500 per
household. Utility assistance is limited to a maximum benefit of $400 per household.
Please note this program provides rental and utility assistance only. Assistance with other housing
expenses including repairs, taxes and other costs are not eligible under this program.
Applicant Eligibility
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Must live within Greensboro city limits;
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Household income is less than 80% Area Median Income; and
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Be a U.S. citizen or legally admitted for residence in the United States. For the purposes of
this program, “r
esidency” is defined as a US citizen, permanent resident, resident with
eligible immigra
tion status, or have Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival (DACA) status.
This program is supported by Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus (CDBG-CV)
funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Federal
regulations require that we obtain certain information to document that assistance is being
provided to low- and moderate-income households. Household income verification is
MANDATORY for program participation.
Confidentiality
All information provided on this form will remain confidential and will be available only to those
who need to confirm eligibility for assistance and to those who process the assistance to be
provided. This includes providing a copy of this application to the applicant's leaser, if requested.
Required Attachments
1.
Proof of Residency [i.e. driver's license or other governmental documentation evidencing
residency]
2.
Copy of Rent Statement or Lease Agreement and/or Utility Bill showing past due amount
3.
Household Income Verification with Proof of Financial Hardship [ex. paystubs, letter of
termination or furlough, proof of unemployment]