How To Get Rent Help In DeKalb County

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If you need help with your rent in DeKalb County, a local government program may possibly be able to help. The program is similar to one for Atlanta residents, but there are some key differences.

If you live in DeKalb and are struggling with rent, you may qualify for assistance. The program pays for rent, rent arrearage, utilities, utility arrearage and other housing costs.

This article is going to show you how to apply for rental assistance if you quality.

How To Apply For Rent Assistance In DeKalb County

For those in need, DeKalb’s government has responded with help. If you’re wondering who can receive it, the program is for qualifying residents who live outside Atlanta.

The DeKalb assistance program gives temporary rental and utility assistance.

The application process re-opened for DeKalb’s COVID-19 Tenant-Landlord Assistance Coalition Program in June 2022. So far, nearly $60 million in funds have been dispensed to eligible households in need of rental and utility assistance.

You’ll need to provide some personal information like your name, address as well as proof of income, if any.

Like other programs, you must meet the eligibility requirements to be approved. Annual family income limits are:

  • Family of one: $46,350
  • Family of two: $52,950
  • Family of three: $59,550
  • Family of four: $66,150

How To Apply For Rental Assistance In DeKalb

To apply for rental assistance in DeKalb, sign into the Efile Page.

Once you have registered on the website, follow the steps to input your information.

Last Words

Submitting a TLAC application does not guarantee assistance will be provided. Applications must be reviewed for proper qualification to receive assistance and financial assistance offered by the TLAC program will expire when DeKalb County’s Emergency Rental Assistance grant funds are exhausted.

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