Rent Payment Assistance | NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley

In order to receive assistance under the HomeSafe program, applicants must meet the following criteria: Have experienced a short term emergency that has made it difficult to pay housing-related expenses Have been Rhode Island residents since May 1, 2019 OR have a Domestic Violence waiver Have a household income or below 50% of the Area Median Income. “Household” is defined by the total number of people residing at the address you enter into your application. “Income” is defined as all income sources, regardless of taxable status, for all persons residing in the household.

Proof of residency (license, State-issued ID, etc.) OR proof of a Domestic Violence Waiver The first page of your last tax return (including the list of all members residing in your household) All income documents for ALL household members. These may include any of the following that apply: (1) most recent paystub, (2) Social Security benefit letter, (3) Social Security Disability benefit letter, (4) Pension or Retirement Income documentation – IRA, 401K, etc., (5) Unemployment, TDI, Worker’s Comp or TCI benefit letter, (6) most recent bank statement for checking and savings accounts Child Support documentation if applicable The Leases from all owned rental properties if applicable Documentation of short term emergency. This could include a termination letter, past paystubs, a police report, service provider letters, Dept. of Health minimum housing or building official letters, etc. Documentation of needed financial assistance. This could include past due utility bills, a demand notice for past due rent or mortgage payments, etc.

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