Doña Ana County Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP)
Residents of Dona Ana County and Las Cruces, Anthony, Sunland Park, and Santa Teresa who have been displaced as a result of COVID-19 have been given a $9.3 million grant from the United States Department of the Treasury’s Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) program. Residents in the county, including those who live within the municipalities of Las Cruces, Sunland Park, and Anthony, as well as the Village of Hatch and Town of Mesilla, are eligible to apply for this money. The stipend covers both the recipient’s rent and their utility costs. This prize does not cover mortgage payments or utilities that homeowners with mortgages must pay.
The deadline for committing the funds is September 30, 2022, which is the end of the federal government’s fiscal year. Any funds that have not been pledged by that date must be returned to the federal government. This subsidy is offered to both landlords and tenants, so anyone can benefit from it. There are specific standards that must be met in order to get funds. A household’s yearly income must be less than or equal to 80% of the area median income, as established by the Department of Housing and Urban Development, in order to qualify for this program (HUD). This corresponds to a $43,900 annual pay for a family of four.
Furthermore, you must demonstrate that you have been placed in a severe financial condition as a direct or indirect result of the COVID-19 pandemic. This could be proof of unemployment benefits or a loss of income, or it could be an indication of another type of financial stress that threatens the household’s ability to pay rent or utilities.
Please click on the links below to access the ERA rules, the tenant application, the landlord application, and the utility assistance application.
The federal CFDA number 21.023, which was issued to Doa Ana County by the United States Department of the Treasury, is funding this project in its entirety or in part.
Contact:
575-525-5898
ERAP@donaanacounty.org
For the Tenant
Criteria for Eligibility (PDF – 394K) (Spanish – PDF 209K)
For the Landlord
Application for Landlord (PDF – 437K) (Spanish PDF – 483K)
Form for Vendor Information (PDF – 44K) ( Spanish PDF – 211K)
Form W-9 (English PDF – 130K) (145k PDF in Spanish)
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.
