Applications for Sarasota County's Emergency Rental Assistance Program are now available for city and county residents financially impacted by COVID-19 and seeking assistance paying rent and utilities.

 

Individuals can apply online at scgov.net/rent.

Those applying for assistance should have the necessary documentation ready. The list of documents needed for the application process can be found here.

For assistance with applications, an ERAP Call Center is available at 941-861-RENT (7368). The call center will be available from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Ambassadors for the ERAP program will also be available to assist individuals with the application process at several locations throughout the county, including the following within the city limits:

Information on locations and hours can also be found at scgov.net/rent.

Sarasota County received $13 million from the U.S. Department of Treasury Emergency Rental Assistance program to help households unable to pay rent and utilities due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Eligible households may receive up to 12 months of assistance, plus an additional three months if needed to ensure housing stability, as long as funds are available.

 

Additional information on the Emergency Rental Assistance program and eligibility can be found at scgov.net/rent.