Virginia Rent and Mortgage Relief Program (RMRP)

UPDATE:   

Effective December 1, 2020 visit the Virginia Rent and Mortgage Relief website for assistance!

https://www.dhcd.virginia.gov/rmrp

The DHCD has funded the Virginia Rent and Mortgage Relief

Program effective June 28, 2020.  Financial Assistance is a one-time payment for Rent/Mortgage arrears beginning April 1, 2020.  Opportunity for renewal is based on the availability of funding, household need, and continued eligibility.   Determine online if you are eligible:  www.dhcd.virginia.gov/eligibility 

Criteria for Rent assistance June 28 thru July 20, 2020

• Income 50% AMI or below **
• Must have a loss of income that is Covid-19 related
• Has a 5 day pay or quit notice or unlawful detainer dated before June 08, 2020
• Must have a valid lease or other document confirming the landlord-tenant relationship
• Rent amount that is below 150 percent Fair Market Rent (FMR)

Required documentation

• Proof of income
• Copy of valid lease or documentation of the landlord-tenant relationship
• VA RMRP Household Eligibility certification
• Landlord affidavit and W9 form
• Documentation of arrears including any late fees owed
• RMRP landlord and Renter Household Agreement

Criteria for Mortgage assistance

• Income eligible, 50% AMI through July 20^th, 80% AMI after/on July 21^st
• Loss of income due to Covid-19 Pandemic
• Denied Forbearance from Mortgage lending institution
• Must have a valid Mortgage statement in the applicant’s name

Required Documentation

• Proof of income
• Proof that household had been denied a forbearance or deemed ineligible
• W-9 form
• Copy of Mortgage statement in the applicant’s name

**After July 20^th, income eligibility will increase to 80% AMI or below

Contact the Emergency Assistance/Housing Counseling office in the area you are living:

Floyd County (540) 745-2102
Montgomery County (540) 382-6186
Radford/Fairlawn (540) 320-7460
Giles County (540) 921-2146
Pulaski County (540) 980-5525

NRCA clients may now apply online: https://newrivercommunityaction.org/application-for-nrca-se….

NEW!!! COVID-Related Rent and Mortgage Relief Program (RMRP) Application is now available online also!
RMRP Important Note: Application for the NRCA Emergency Assistance/Housing Program must be completed prior to RMRP.

Emergency Assistance Offices are usually available for assistance at 9:00 to 11:30 and 1:00 to 3:30 Monday-Friday