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NYS passes budget including the ERAP for rental assistance to landlords
NYS has passed it's budget, which included the ERAP for rental assistance to landlords. This bill contains many of the points the Under
One Roof has been lobbying for to include the below points. See attached summary of points from the bill. Currently this program is being built out by OTDA, expect applications to be available in the coming weeks. You'll be updated on this distro once that happens.
- landlord driven applications
- 50% AMI
- regional preference or upstate dollars
- Able to evict for non-payment after relief money is accepted (this was in the final draft of the bill, UOR efforts got it fixed at the final hour)
- Pool of money for tenants who left with an outstanding balance.
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Emergency Rental Assistance Program EPPI 2.0
Funding is currently available for City of Rochester/Monroe County households with an emergency need for assistance with rental arrears related to the Covid-19 pandemic. Households must complete an application with an agency administering the program, be interviewed, and provide required documentation based on their individual situation. Landlords may also apply on behalf of their tenant (with the tenant’s consent).
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Housing Provider Interview
Evan Dawson on WXXI with
Pat Gallagher, Fritz Longabaugh, Karl Weekes
January 21, 2021
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Freedom First Real Estate Investors Association (FFREIA) is a non-profit organization committed to providing educational opportunities for its members to learn about real estate investing. Our members create and improve our community housing.
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Freedom First wants to help real estate entrepreneurs gain practical knowledge of real estate investments and management through education, discussion and networking. FFREIA members take that knowledge and improve and provide housing for our community.
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