Sect 8 or HCV, are now eligible for past due, current, and 3 months of future rent. Households receiving rental subsidy, e.g.The household cannot receive duplicate rental assistance from any other source, including, but not limited to, federal (including Housing Choice Voucher), state and local rental assistance programs, for the same portion of rent for which RRP is requested. Tenant has had an increase in utility costs.Tenant has had an increase in food costs.Tenant has had an increase in medical expenses.Tenant has had an increase in childcare expenses.Tenant is not able to work and/or missed hours due to contracting, being exposed, or having to quarantine due to COVID-19.

Tenant is unwilling or unable to participate in employment due to risk of illness from COVID-19.

Tenant has been unable to find employment due to COVID-19.

Tenant has lost child or spousal support.

Tenant must stay home to care for children due to distance learning.

Tenant must stay home to care for children due to closure of day care and/or school.

Tenant has experienced a reduction in hours of work.

Tenant's place of employment has closed.

The household has experienced a negative financial impact (directly or indirectly) due to COVID-19 or are receiving unemployment benefits, for example: Note: A written narrative is no longer required.

Asset verification is required for households above 50% AMI only.

Supporting income documentation is not required for households of 3 or less receiving SNAP, WIC, LIHEAP, or TANF and can provide award letters from those programs.

Supporting income documentation is not required for households of 3 or less residing in the linked list of.

The household’s total gross income is equal to or less than 80% Area Median Income for location. The household’s total rent payment is at or below 150% Fair Market Rate or SAFMR. Have a valid lease agreement in their name and occupying the unit at time of application. In order to receive financial assistance through the Virginia RRP, tenants must meet the following requirements: Not required to have financing through Virginia Housing or DHCD to apply.

The Landlord component of RRP is open to the confirmed Owners of Virginia rental properties (including apartments, single-family residences and manufactured housing), with bona fide leases to qualifying tenants, and that agree to RRP requirements. You can now apply through Virginia Housing on behalf of tenants to receive funds to pay delinquent rental payments dating as far back as Apand forward. Virginia Housing is now administering relief for renters experiencing financial difficulties due to the COVID-19 pandemic through the Virginia Rent Relief Program (RRP).

Mortgage relief program