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There’s a New $100 Million Rental Assistance Program. Here’s What You Need to Know
It was just announced that over $100 million is available for you and your landlord for the sake of rental assistance. This couldn’t have come at a better time than right now… when the cost of living is through the roof: inflation and housing, especially.
Find out who is getting that $100 worth of rental assistance, how the Green Bay Packers surprised tenants with $40,000 worth of rental assistance, and how a new program will connect residents directly with rental assistance.
But first, let’s talk about that staggering $100 million worth of rental assistance…
This money has been given out to Maine landlords on behalf of their tenants. This is an amazing plan and its already helped a lot of people…
According to MaineHousing, over 17,000 renters in the state of Maine are still dealing with the economic challenges brought on by the pandemic.
Those 17,000 households, including more than 18,000 children, have been assisted by this program. Funding for the program is ongoing and will continue to be distributed to those in need well into 2022.
Eligible tenants may receive up to 18 months of rent payments or receive financial help paying utility bills if facing a pandemic-related…