COVID-19 Rental Assistance

COVID-19 Rental Assistance Resources for Housing Providers

This page provides links to regional rental assistance programs and tools for housing providers. SCRHA does not administer any rental assistance programs, and we cannot directly assist during the application process or give updates on assistance applications.

• COVID-19 ERAP Attestation Form: Use this form if you have been unable to verify income or obtain documentation from your resident and need to upload something in order to submit an application. It will also help you document your rental assistance-related efforts since under State Law, housing providers must demonstrate they made good faith efforts with regards to rental assistance in order to recover past-due rent.
  
• SCRHA has created a customizable letter you may share with your residents when you have submitted a Rental Assistance application on their behalf. Use this letter to let them know they will be contacted by a local program and may need to provide more information or approve an application. The letter reminds them that Rental Assistance serves to help both parties. The letter also encourages communication between housing provider and resident. While the letter may be edited, we ask that you refrain from including anything that may be construed as threatening or harassment as this letter is designed to encourage cooperation and foster goodwill. Click here to download the letter. 

Emergency Rental Assistance Programs

City of San Diego

• Click here to apply. 
• Informational Flyer for Housing Providers
• COVID-19 Housing Stability Assistance Program Information Flyer
• Presentation from 3/10/21 Webinar
• Recording of 3/10/21 Webinar
• Instructional Video

County of San Diego

• Click here to apply. 
• Recording of 3/17/21 Webinar
• Slides from Webinar Presentation
• Emergency Rental Assistance Program FAQ

Rental Assistance for Small Landlords (RASL)

Starting September 1, 2021, Rental Assistance for Small Landlords (RASL) will open for applications. This program aims to help small landlords that have not been able to access federal, state, or local financial assistance for loss of rental income. RASL is available to landlords that operate less than 5 rental units and have rental units that have at least 3 months of rental arrears. The County will compensate rental arrears accumulated from April 2020, for a maximum award amount of $15,000 per unit. RASL can also assist landlords that have been left with unpaid rent by former tenants during this period.

City of Chula Vista

• Click here to apply.
• Recording of 3/11/21 Webinar
• Landlord Portal Walkthrough 

Not sure which program applies to your property in the San Diego region? Click here for a map/search feature.

County of Riverside Rental Assistance

• Click here to apply. 
• Housing Provider Frequently Asked Questions
• General Information
• Housing Provider Interest Form - Sign up to host an event at your property, for a staff training, flyer distribution, and more!
• County of Riverside's United Lift Rental Assistance Program Webinar
  
  • Webinar Presentation Slideshow

Imperial County Rental Assistance via State Program

• Click here for more information and a link to apply. 
• Apply on behalf of a resident.
• Share this link with your resident(s). 

Rental Assistance Programs in Imperial County

• Imperial County COVID-19 Rent Relief Program
• Housing Authority of Calexico
• Imperial Valley Housing Authority
  

Help for homeowners and renters during the coronavirus national emergency from the Federal Government: https://www.consumerfinance.gov/coronavirus/mortgage-and-housing-assistance/ 

List of Non-Profit, Charitable Organizations Offering Rental Assistance

Please note each organization have their separate eligibility requirements for their rental assistance or other assistance programs and may or may not have funding available.

• Catholic Charities of San Diego and Imperial County | 619-323-2841
• Catholic Charities of San Bernardino & Riverside Counties | 909- 388-1239
• Jewish Family Services of San Diego | 858-637-3018 
• Jewish Family Services of the Desert (Coachella Valley) | 760-325-4088
• South Bay Communities San Diego, COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance Program | 619-420-3620
• City Height Community Development Corporation | 619-584-1535
  • Funding is currently unavailable for their rental assistance program but interested persons are asked to fill out and submit an “Interest List” Form when funding is available again).
• 2-1-1 San Diego, Covid-19 Assistance Programs, Housing | 211
• United Way of San Diego County
  • Covid-19 Community Response Fund, SD Worker Assistance Initiative
• United Way of Imperial County | 760-355-4900
• Inland SoCal 211+ | 211 
  • Click here for housing and other assistance programs, if available.