RAFT & ERMA Emergency Rental Assistance

Are you unable to pay your rent or mortgage due to COVID-19?

Residential Assistance for Families in Transition (RAFT) Emergency Rental & Mortgage Assistance (ERMA) For individuals and families at risk of being displaced or forced to leave due to their homes due to COVID-19 employment loss, there are programs that can help. RAFT and ERMA are programs that can provide eligible households up to $10,000 to help keep their housing, obtain new housing, or otherwise avoid becoming homeless, regardless of source of income or lack of income.

How is ERMA Different from RAFT?

RAFT is targeted to households up to 50%AMI while ERMA focuses on households between 50- 80% AMI.

Household Size	Annual Income Limit for RAFT (50%)	Annual Income for ERMA (80%)
1	$29.900	$47,850
2	$34,200	$54,650
3	$38,450	$61,500
4	$42,700	$68,300
5	$46,150	$73,800
6	$49,550	$79,250

READ MORE for eligibility requirements: RAFT/ERMA Flyer

If you meet the eligibility requirements and live in Franklin County, please click on the link(s) below to fill out an application:

**EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE FOR SUNDERLAND RESIDENTS**:
Have you lost income because of the COVID-19 crisis? Can't pay your rent or utilities?
You may qualify for rental assistance.
Click HERE for more information