Comprehensive Emergency Assistance Program
Emergencies happen. If something is preventing you from paying rent or your mortgage, the Comprehensive Emergency Assistance Program (CEAP) can help. CEAP is designed to support families through tough times and keep them from losing their homes through eviction, foreclosures, or other circumstances. If you have proof of a paid unexpected, uncontrollable expense in the past 120 days, or able to verify loss of employment within the past 4 months you may qualify for CEAP assistance.
To Qualify:
Your family’s monthly income must be at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Income Guideline and you must have an unexpected, uncontrollable circumstance.
***Uncontrollable circumstances are provable circumstances that caused an uncontrollable reduction in income and/or an unexpected out-of-pocket expense like job loss, funeral expenses, unexpected repair or replacement of a large appliance, or a medical expense***
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To Apply:
You will need:
- State Issued ID
- Social Security cards for all household members
- Income information for household (i.e. check stubs, award letter)
- Proof of pending eviction/foreclosure
- Proof of crisis/out of pocket expense
To apply for Comprehensive Emergency Assistance Program otherwise known as the Rent/Mortgage Program, select CLICK HERE on the FIRST MONDAY of the month at 8:00 AM.
The Comprehensive Emergency Assistance Program has reached capacity and is currently closed for September. Please check back in October for updates.
All application requests and applications are processed as first come first served in order by date received. CSA is Title VI compliant and strive to do our best to serve the community through fairness and equity.
Rent and Mortgage Assistance Income Guidelines for FY 2024
(EFFECTIVE April 16, 2024)
200% Federal Poverty Guidelines