Baton Rouge LA – Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP)

Renters

Beginning January 7, 2022, the East Baton Rouge Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) application portal will no longer accept new applications. If you have already filed an application but have not yet been contacted by a case manager, your application may still be reviewed to establish eligibility for financing and compliance with funding standards. The present backlog of applications for rental payment and utility bill assistance will be examined until all available cash is spent.

If the City-Parish receives additional funding and is able to reopen the EBR ERAP application portal, an announcement will be made in the local media as well as by email blast.

Despite the fact that the application system is no longer accepting new submissions, we strongly encourage you to complete a needs assessment so that we can better understand how many people in EBR City-Parish still require assistance.

Homeowner

Even though the current resources provided by the US Treasury do not include funding for mortgage assistance for homeowners, we are interested in gathering this information so that if and when the Federal Government provides these resources, we will know the amount of funding required to meet the local demand in EBR Parish.

Please answer the following questions to help us figure out how many and how much EBR City-Parish homeowners need help with their mortgages.

Landlords

Please answer the questions here to help us determine how many individuals in EBR City-Parish require assistance.

Resources

Help with Renter Applications

• • Checklist of Renter Documents
  • Video Tutorial for Renter Application

Landlord Assistance

• • Webinar for Landlords
  • Q&A for Landlord Webinar

Documents Regarding the Eviction Moratorium

• • EvictionDeclare d508 updated
  • Spanish Version of EvictionDeclare d508
  • Flyer for Eviction
  • Eviction Flyer in Spanish

Additional Documents

• • Services Provided by DHDS
  • CARES Act Unemployment Insurance Benefits
  • FAQs about the Treasury Department’s Emergency Rental Assistance

Procedures and Policies

• • EBR ERAP Policies and Procedures

Disputes and Appeals

• • Form of Appeal
  • Form of Complaint

Links

• • Rental Assistance Portal DHDS
  • Table of Area Median Income
  • For 211 support, visit the United Way website.
  • Tax Assistance
  • Online tax filing is free.

Questions & Answers

Please go here for a PDF of Questions and Answers.

Denise M

Originally from Toronto, Canada, Denise Madison, age 34, is an expert in housing policy and rental assistance. Denise earned her Master’s in Public Administration from McGill University, focusing her thesis on the effectiveness of rental assistance programs in major Canadian cities. After graduation, she worked with the Canadian government before transitioning to a consulting role in the United States, aiding in the enhancement of federal housing policies and programs. Denise is known for her practical workshops and seminars aimed at landlords and tenants, fostering better understanding and compliance with housing laws. When not at work, Denise cherishes time with her husband and their three young children, exploring the outdoors and teaching them about the importance of community involvement.