DURHAM, North Carolina.- Durham residents who are behind on their rent payments can apply for financial help through the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP).
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Durham residents must meet the following requirements to obtain financial assistance:
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- Family income does not exceed 80% of the area median income.
- You have qualified for unemployment benefits.
- Reduction in household income.
- Significant costs incurred.
- You experienced other financial difficulties.
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Once accepted into the program, residents can receive assistance for up to 12 months. If you want to request this benefit, you can visit the website durhamerap.dconc.gov/cares.
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The Hispanic Center helps fill out the application
If you need help filling out the application, El Centro Hispano and other community organizations are providing assistance.
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“They must show income, they are shown through a tax return for the year 2020,” said Claudia Urrego from El Centro Hispano.
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It does not matter the immigration status
For his part, Fiorella Horna, from El Centro Hispano, explained that it is a request per family and that n or you need to be a US citizen or resident to apply.
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“It is important to recognize that this payment is to the owner, it is not a check that the person is going to receive, so it is important that they have all the information,” Horna added.
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If you want to apply through El Centro Hispano you can call 919-335-3073. Durham County is the body tasked with processing applications.
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