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CARES RENT RELIEF PROGRAM FOR WAYNE COUNTY
The CARES Rent Relief Program (CARES RRP) was established to provide rental assistance to assist households experiencing job loss or a substantial loss of income as a result of the COVID-19 health crisis through PHFA. Wayne County Human Services Agency Housing Department is the designated agency for Wayne County, PA.
WHO CAN APPLY? Renters who have experienced job loss or a reduction in annual income due to the Coronavirus pandemic; and Landlords that have lost rental income because a renter has experienced job loss or a reduction in income as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic.
TO QUALIFY FOR THE PROGRAM: Renter must document at least a 30% reduction in income since March 1, 2020, related to COVID-19; and Renter’s income may not exceed the Area Median Income for their county of residence. Reference Wayne County’s chart below:
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: A complete CARES RRP application consists of the following documents:
- Landlord Application
- Landlord Property Certification
- Lessee Household Certification/Renter Application
- W9 from the Landlord
- Tenant paystubs or income statement(s) for the period beginning January 2020 until the date of application
- A copy of the current lease
- Documentation to verify unemployment
HOW TO APPLY:
- Download all three CARES RRP applications on this page under “Forms to Download” and collect your required income documents.
- Complete all application forms and gather all required documents.
- Applications and documents may be submitted either electronically at hmiszler@waynecountypa.gov or by mail at 314 Tenth Street, Honesdale, PA 18431, ATTN Heather Miszler.