The City of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County have received federal funds under the Emergency Rental Assistance Program to assist low-income residents who are behind on their rent or utilities payments because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The program is open to all renters residing in the City of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County, who have a household income 80% or less of area median income (see chart below) and have been financially impacted by COVID-19.
The Emergency Rental Assistance Program is for renters only. ERAP provides assistance with rent and utilities, to include electricity, water/sewer, trash removal, natural gas, propane, fuel oil and internet. Households may receive up to 12 months of assistance.
You can also Call 1-855-838-6776 (toll free)
INCOME LIMITS FOR HOUSEHOLD SIZES 1 TO 8 | ||||||||
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1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | |
50% income limit* | $23,400 | $26,750 | $30,100 | $33,400 | $36,100 | $38,750 | $41,450 | $44,100 |
80% income limit | $37,400 | $42,750 | $48,100 | $53,400 | $57,700 | $61,950 | $66,250 | $70,500 |
*80% is the eligibility limit and 50% is for priority processing. |