Lake County Will Give You Up To $3000 In Rent Money Starting Today

Lake County residents may be eligible for up to $3000 through Lake County’s Coronavirus Relief Fund Housing Assistance Program Act, and the application window opens today at noon.

Applications will be looked at on a first-come, first-serve basis, with the application window closing on December 19, 2020 or whenever funds are depleted, whichever comes first.

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The funds will be paid directly to your landlord, mortgage company, or utility company.

CARES Housing Assistance

While the total amount you could receive is $3000, your exact payout will depend on the balance due for rent, mortgage, or utilities. Only one application can be submitted per household.

To be eligible, you’ll have to be a resident, pay rent, or own a home in Lake County, have lost a job or had work hours reduced due to COVID-19, as well as be a U.S. citizen who falls within maximum income guidelines per household size. Applicants can expect a follow-up email about their applications.

The program aims to help 400 households but will be returned to the U.S. Department of Treasury if not allocated by December 30, 2020.