California Apartment Association

The California Apartment Association will hold a webinar next week to help rental housing providers navigate the state’s Rental Assistance Payment Program, which will begin taking applications by mid-month.

You can now register for the webinar at one of two timeslots: 11 a.m. or 3 p.m. Thursday, March 11.

The application process for the Rental Assistance Payment Program will open by March 15, 2021. The program, administered by the California Department of Housing and Community Development, will pay landlords 80% of the past due rent owed by eligible households.

Join CAA and housing agency staff for an overview of the program and application process. Presenters will address questions including:

• How does the state program relate to local programs?
• How do does the landlord determine whether to apply to the state or a local program?
• Which households and landlords are eligible for the state program?
• What are the state programs funding priorities?
• Can both the landlord and the resident apply?
• Can the landlord apply on behalf of former residents who still owe rent?
• Which information must be provided by the landlord and resident?
• Does the landlord have to accept the 80% payment and waive the remainder?
• Will the landlord be paid directly or does the money go to the resident?
• What if the tenant (or the landlord) refuses to participate?

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