UT Rent Relief

The Emergency Rental Assistance Program can help renters who are unable to pay their rent and utilities due to circumstances related to COVID-19. Applicants can apply at rentrelief.utah.gov starting March 15, 2021.

“Our goal is to help people impacted by the pandemic stay in their housing and maintain the stability of their families during these hard times.”

Since last year, Community Action has helped hundreds of households, affected by COVID-19, receive grants to cover rent, mortgage payments, and utilities. If you or someone you know requires assistance paying for rent, Community Action may be able to help. Visit rentrelief.utah.gov to learn more.

Eligible households have:
1. Combined household income at or below 80% of area median income.
2. Someone in the household has qualified for unemployment, or has experienced a reduction in household income, incurred significant costs, or experienced financial hardship due to COVID-19.
3. Households are experiencing housing instability (for example, received a past-due utility or rent notice or eviction notice, or living in unsafe or unhealthy living conditions) due to COVID-19.
4. Applicant resides in the household and is on the lease.
Eligible uses of funds provided:
1. Current rent plus 3 months of prospective rent (with a termed lease).
2. Past-due rent.
3. Eligible fees.
4. Security deposit.
5. Utilities, internet and home energy costs.