Treasury releases updated FAQs on federal Emergency Rental Assistance program Blog Treasury releases updated FAQs on federal Emergency Rental Assistance program On June 24, the U.S. Treasury Department (Treasury) released an updated set of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on the federal Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) program. The program, which is administered by Treasury, provides direct funding to states and eligible units of local governments, including counties with populations over 200,000, to assist families struggling to make rental and utility payments in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Counties with populations below 200,000 residents may receive an allocation from their state. The updated FAQs provide further clarity on several items to help grantees effectively and equitably administer ERA programs at the local level.