LebTown (Image by mastersenaiper from Pixabay) New COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance will soon be available for Lebanon County residents who are homeless or in danger of eviction. The Jan. 18 press release, shared by Samuel Ortiz, Administrator of Lebanon County Community Action Partnership (CAP), states that new federal legislation will soon provide additional funding for emergency rental and utility assistance. The legislation also extends the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention-imposed eviction moratorium to Jan. 31, 2021, benefiting certain tenants who had been expecting Dec. 31, 2020 to be the expiration date for their protection against evictions resulting from failure to pay rent. Although state deliberation will be required prior to releasing the funds, residents can start acting by submitting a preliminary application now at www.lebanonrenthelp.com.This initial step will allow applicants to access a variety of services and programs that are currently offered throughout the county. The application is available in both English and Spanish, and a representative will then reach out for further information. Applicants are also being encouraged to complete one copy of the CDC renter’s declaration per adult included on the rental agreement, and provide them to their landlord or property owner.