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Emergency Rental Assistance

The Jefferson County Commission has approved a federally funded Emergency Rental Assistance Program for those Jefferson County renters that have been negatively impacted by COVID-19 and need help with rent and utility bills. 

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Emergency Rental Assistance

Overview

 The Jefferson County Commission has approved a federally funded Emergency Rental Assistance Program for those Jefferson County renters that have been negatively impacted by COVID-19 and need help with rent and utility bills. Once again, the County has partnered with the Birmingham Urban League.  Note: For residents who live in the City of Birmingham, they should apply through the City’s program link, but all other residents in Jefferson County should apply through this program. 


Eligibility

 

  • Residents of Jefferson County, outside of the Birmingham city limits
  • Have a household income at or below 80% of the Area median Income
  • Be at risk of experiencing homelessness or housing instability
  • Document a financial hardship (COVID-19 impact) by meeting one of the following:
    • Qualified for unemployment benefits
    • Experienced a reduction in household income, incurred a significant costs, or document a financial hardship due to COVID-19



EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE APPLICATION

Submit your application online at   

http://erap.jccal.org/

 or 

Download and print below.


Copies must be returned with COMPLETED application package  

State ID

Lease Agreement

Utility Bill 

Delinquent Notice from Landlord

Proof of Unemployment Compensation

Present income


ERAP Application (pdf)

Download

JCCEO EMPLOYEE APPLICATION

 Download and print below.
Copies must be returned with COMPLETED application package 

JCCEO Utilty Assistance App (pdf)

Download

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