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RENTAL ASSISTANCE

Are you in need of Rental Assistance?
Are you at risk of Homelessness?

If so, please call:
Fall River residents: (774) 520-2555 • New Bedford residents: (508) 999-4757

[/vc_column_text][vc_tta_accordion active_section=”546″ collapsible_all=”true”][vc_tta_section title=”I have received a Notice to Quit. What should I do?” tab_id=”1627486311718-75c1b37c-313b”][vc_column_text]If you have received a Notice to Quit, you do not need to immediately leave your home. You are entitled to a legal proceeding in which you can defend against the eviction. Only a court order can force you to leave your home. If you have received a notice to quit for nonpayment of rent, do not ignore or discard it. You should immediately contact your landlord to try to work out a payment plan or contact Fall River Coordinated Entry at 774-520-2555 or FRCE@CSSDIOC.ORG / New Bedford Coordinated Entry at 508-999-4757 or NBCE@CSSDIOC.ORG to learn if you are eligible for rental assistance. In addition, you can also reach out immediately to South Coast Counties Legal Services, Inc., at 1-800-287-3777 or www.sccls.org. [/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”I have received a Court Judgment to vacate my Home. What should I do?” tab_id=”1627486311727-f9e3581a-95e4″][vc_column_text]If you have received a Court Judgment to Vacate, you should immediately contact Fall River Coordinated Entry at 774-520-2555 or FRCE@CSSDIOC.ORG / New Bedford Coordinated Entry at 508-999-4757 or NBCE@CSSDIOC.ORG to learn if you are eligible for rental assistance. In addition, you can also reach out immediately to South Coast Counties Legal Services, Inc., at 1-800-287-3777 or www.sccls.org. [/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANT – HOMELESS PREVENTION (ESG-HP)” tab_id=”1627486582816-f7f7ce88-bd82″][vc_column_text]Homeless Prevention Resources – For Individuals and Families at imminent risk of homelessness:

ESG-NON COVID RELATED – Family/Individuals must meet to income limit and have a 30% AMI, and have received a Court Judgement from Housing Court to vacate home/unit.
ESG- COVID RELATED – Family/Individuals must meet the income limit and have a 50% AMI, and have received a Notice to Quit, provide documentation inability to pay rent is directly related to COVID

[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANT – RAPID REHOUSING (ESG-RRH)” tab_id=”1627486857296-f5cf70b5-b245″][vc_column_text]Rapid Rehousing Resources – For Individuals and Families who are physically homeless:

ESG-NON COVID RELATED – Family/Individuals who lack fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence (nighttime residence that is public or private place not meant for human habitation – living in shelter, on streets).
ESG- COVID RELATED – Family/Individuals who lack fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence (nighttime residence that is public or private place not meant for human habitation – living in shelter, on streets).

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