Emergency rental assistance program in Sarasota provides update one week after becoming available (Source: WAFF) By ABC7 Staff | May 12, 2021 at 4:48 PM EDT - Updated May 13 at 6:38 AM
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Approximately one week after applications opened Sarasota Countyâs Emergency Rental Assistance Program has approved the first payment from the ERAP funds.
The payment for $5,700 was issued Tuesday for rental assistance. As a reminder, ERAP pays landlords and utilities companies directly.
As of noon Wednesday, there are 432 applications in progress, 332 applications submitted and one application has been paid, for a total of 765 applications to the Emergency Rental Assistance Program.
SARASOTA COUNTY – Sarasota County has released a list of locations where residents who have struggled to pay rent because of hardships during the coronavirus pandemic can get help applying for relief.
The county will offer help at sites across the county as applications for the Emergency Rental Assistance Program become available beginning Wednesday.
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.
Emergency rental assistance available starting Wednesday (Source: WBRC) By ABC7 Staff | May 4, 2021 at 2:56 PM EDT - Updated May 4 at 2:56 PM
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Applications for the Emergency Rental Assistance Program will be available beginning Wednesday, May 5 for Sarasota County residents financially impacted by COVID-19 and seeking assistance paying rent and utilities.
Individuals can fill out the Emergency Rental Assistance Program applications beginning Wednesday.
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.
A virtual public meeting to discuss potential methods of protecting historic structures at Vamo Drive Park is planned for 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 5.
Staff from the Sarasota County Department of Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources will deliver a presentation with maps and graphics and will take questions about the project’s planning. Attendees can submit questions and comments before the public forum or during the presentation.
To register for the virtual meeting, please visit this link and select Virtual Public Meeting for Vamo Drive Park. Registration is required in advance.
For information, call the Sarasota County Contact Center at 941-861-5000 or visit www.scgov.net.