Calling All Nassau County Residents!
October 2021 Update: The Nassau County Rental Assistance Program will increase rental payments for eligible recipients from three months to six months if recipients can demonstrate an ongoing need.
Eligibility Criteria:
- At some point on or after March 13, 2020, did you or a member of your household experience a reduction in income, receive unemployment, or face financial hardship?
- Are you behind on rental payments or utility payments from some point on or after March 13, 2020?
- Is your household income at or below 80% of the Area Median Income (AMI)?
Monthly rental payments can go up to HUD’s established 2020 Fair Market Rents by unit size, (see below for full details).
| Household Size | 1 Person | 2 Person | 3 Person | 4 Person | 5 Person | 6 Person | 7 Person | 8 Person |
| Max Income | $70,900 | $81,050 | $91,150 | $101,300 | $109,400 | $117,500 | $125,600 | $133,700 |
| Number of Bedrooms | Effieciency | 1 BR Unit | 2 BR Unit | 3 BR Unit | 4 BR Unit | 5 BR Unit | 6 BR Unit |
| Fair Market Rent | $1,298 | $1,624 | $1,992 | $2,563 | $2,858 | $3,287 | $3,715 |
If you answered “yes” to the above questions, please call us today at 1-800-375-1014 or complete an inquiry form to access financial support for past due rent and utility bills. There are no immigration status requirements to qualify!
Funding for this program is being provided by the Nassau County Office of Community Development using CARES Act funds.
