Emergency Rental Assistance Program in Augusta Richmond County
Take advantage of Richmond County’s emergency rental assistance programs. Apply Now to Avoid Eviction
If you live in Richmond County and are in need of rent and/or utilities assistance, please click on the button below to complete our form where you will be placed in queue. A 211 specialist will be in touch with you as soon as possible. Please keep in mind that additional information may be requested, and thank you for your patience as we are experiencing a high volume of inquiries.
If you live outside of Richmond County and need rental assistance, please click here to complete an application with the Georgia Department of Community Affairs.
Find out if you’re eligible for assistance.
Renters must meet a set of criteria to qualify for aid. We encourage tenants to speak with their landlords to discuss their eligibility under the following conditions.
Applicants must first qualify for unemployment benefits or have experienced a reduction in household income, incurred significant costs or experienced a financial hardship linked directly or indirectly to the COVID-19 pandemic. There must also be a clear and present threat of homelessness or housing instability as a result of an inability to pay for rent and utilities.
There is an income requirement for applicants as well. Renters who qualify must have a household income that is below 80% of the area median income. Priority will be given to tenants and families whose household income is below 50% of the area median income or households with one or more individuals who have been unemployed for 90 days at the time of application.
You can use this tool to check your income against the area median income.