COVID. Anatomy of a Local Assistance Program.

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July 23, 2020

Which local government adopted a local assistance program: Austin, Texas

What type of COVID assistance is it providing? $17 million rental assistance program

The Program’s name: Relief of Emergency Needs for Tenants (RENT) Program

History of the Relief of Emergency Needs for Tenants (RENT) Program:

Launched version 1.0 in May
2/3 of applicants earn 30% of Austin’s median family income
11,000 applicants
1,681 households helped
version 2.0 expects to launch in July and to help 2,000 households each month

KVUE | Austin announces $17M for emergency COVID-19 rent assistance