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Missouri emergency rental arrears program (ERAP) ELIGIBILITY

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APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED

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ERAP closed on April 5, 2021 to new applicants. Existing applicants can view their applications here: https://mhdcapply.smapply.io/prog

 

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The Missouri Emergency Rental Arrears Program (ERAP) provides financial support for landlords and renters who are struggling due to the COVID-19 emergency in the State of Missouri. The program will reimburse landlords for past due rent payments (rental arrears) for the period beginning April 1, 2020. Applications must be completed and submitted by landlords in collaboration with their tenant. A one-time payment of up to six (6) months of rental arrears will be made to the landlord on the tenant’s behalf. Requests are subject to the established rent maximums outlined below.

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Applications will be evaluated for eligibility and completeness. Landlords will complete an online application and will be notified of application status by email.

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PREPARING TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION WEBINAR

This webinar provides an overview of how to prepare to submit an ERAP Application.

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Click here to view the webinar.

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APPLICATION PACKET

The Missouri Emergency Rental Arrears Program Application Packet is a comprehensive guide to the ERAP program. The packet includes:

• An overview of the ERAP program and eligibility

• Information on the application process

• ERAP Application Checklist

• ERAP Application Worksheet

• All required application forms

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Click here to download the ERAP Application Packet.

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APPLICATION CHECKLIST

The Missouri Emergency Rental Arrears Program Application Checklist provides a high level summary of all of the required information to complete an ERAP application. Landlords should reference the checklist when beginning to prepare for an ERAP application. The application checklist is included in the application packet.

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Click here to download the ERAP Application Checklist.

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APPLICATION WORKSHEET

The Missouri Emergency Rental Arrears Program Application Worksheet can be used to gather all of the required information to complete an ERAP application. Landlords should complete the worksheet to ensure they have all of the information needed for an ERAP application.​ The application worksheet is  included in the application packet.

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Click here to download the ERAP Pre-Application Worksheet.

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REQUIRED FORMS

The following forms will need to be completed and uploaded as part of the ERAP Application. An example of each form is included in the Application Packet.

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• ESG-CV-ERAP-101 Landlord Itemized Statement of Past Due Rent and Fees (.xlsx)

• ESG-CV-ERAP-102 Tenant Household Income Certification Form (.pdf)

• ESG-CV-ERAP-102 Tenant Household Income Certification Form (.xlsx)- updated Jan 3, 2021

• ESG-CV-ERAP-103 Landlord Minimum Habitability Standards Form (.pdf)

• ESG-CV-ERAP-104 Landlord Lead-Based Paint Certification Form (.pdf)

• ESG-CV-ERAP-105 Tenant Certifications Form Final (.pdf)

• ESG-CV-ERAP-106 Tenant Consent Form Final (.pdf)

• Landlord W-9 (.pdf)

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OTHER MATERIALS

• ERAP Grievance Policy (.pdf)

• HUD Determining Income Instructions (.pdf)

• ERAP Application Portal Instructions (.pdf)

• Recommender Instructions (.pdf)

• Application CURE Instructions (.pdf) updated 1.13.21