To qualify for the COVID 19 rent relief program: ONLINE APPLICATION For Landlord category: A landlord who has one or more eligible renters, can apply to get reimbursed for 80% of each eligible renter’s unpaid rent between April 1, 2020, and March 31, 2021, and if agreed to waive the remaining 20% of unpaid rent for that specific time period. Requirements include: 1. All payments must be used to satisfy the renter’s unpaid rent for the period between April 1, 2020 and March 31, 2021 2, Renters must take steps to verify that they meet eligibility requirements and sign the application 3. Renter’s household income must be at or below 80% of the Area Median Income (AMI) Before applying, the following are to be secured*: 1. Property Deed(s) 2. Mortgage Note(s) 3. Property Tax Statement 4. Copy of Property Insurance Statement 5. Lease or rental agreement reflecting renter’s name, residence address, and monthly rent due. For Renters: Eligible renters can apply for landlords to be reimbursed for 80% of each eligible renter’s unpaid rent between April 1, 2020, and March 31, 2021. The landlord must agree to waive the remaining 20% of unpaid rent for that specific time period. Eligible renters whose landlords choose not to participate in the program may receive 25% of unpaid rent between April 1, 2020, and March 31, 2021. If one or more individuals in your household meet all of the following, you are eligible to apply: 1. Have qualified for unemployment benefits or experienced a reduction in household income, incurred significant costs, or experienced other financial hardship due to COVID–19; and 2. Demonstrate a risk of experiencing homelessness or housing instability, which may include: -a past-due utility or rent notice or eviction notice; -unsafe or unhealthy living conditions; or -any other evidence of such risk, as determined by the program 3. Have a household income that is not more than 80% of the Area Median Incomea.) Reside in the City of Santa Clara; Before applying, the following are needed* 1. Proof of loss of income, or significant costs incurred, due to COVID-19, which may include the following items. 2. Declaration of COVID-Related Financial Hardship 3. A letter of termination from your job 4. Most recent pay stub with employer’s information 5. Proof that you have applied for unemployment benefits 6. Proof that your unemployment benefits have expired, including unemployment benefits provided through the CARES Act 7. For those self-employed: tax records, income statements, or other evidence showing loss of income 8. Other items will be considered 2. To qualify for the Santa Clara Country Homelessness Prevention System, you must be a Santa Clara County resident who: a.) Has been financially impacted by the pandemic; b.) Is at-risk of losing your housing; AND c.) Makes less than 30% of the area’s median income Household Size 1 person 2 people 3 people 4 people 5 people 6 people 7 people 8 people Max yearly Income $34,800 $39,800 $44,750 $49,700 $53,700 $57,700 $61,650 $65,650 Eligible residents will receive assistance to help pay rent, and may also qualify for additional funds to meet other basic needs. The amount of assistance will be determined based on the individual household’s situation and funding availability. All eligible residents are encouraged to apply, and priority will go towards assisting the most vulnerable members of our community.