Springfield, Missouri (KY3) – State support for the Housing Relief Program for Tenants and Landlords (SAFHR) says new applicants will be put on a waiting list.
According to the Missouri Housing Development Commission, the reason for the wait list is that there are more requests than funds available for the SAFHR program.
According to MHDC, Missouri will join more than 25 states that have distributed all of the federally allocated Emergency Rental Assistance Fund for Housing Stabilization.According to its website, eligible Missouri tenants are in arrears or need help with up to three months of advance rent and utility bills. must apply.
“The SAFHR program was designed to provide temporary emergency assistance in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Assisted and prevented more than 75,000 households from being displaced.SAFHR staff are grateful to have been able to assist so many households.The application portal will be closed, but tenants with additional needs can contact 211. You may be able to find help by calling and finding a local nonprofit that offers help through MHDC and many other programs.In addition, the Housing Stability and Eviction Diversion (HSED) program is Assistance and case management will continue to work to assist households with active eviction applications. MHDC website.
For additional questions or more information, call 833-541-1599, email mo.safhr@mhdc.com, or visit: mhdc.com.
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