Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) The Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) helps income-eligible District residents facing housing emergencies. The program provides funding for overdue rent if a qualified household is facing eviction (including late costs and court fees). The program also supports security deposits and first month’s rent for approved residents who is moving to a new unit in the metropolitan area.

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Program Timeline

The ERAP application process can be open to 60 days. However, the payments can only be used once per year for each eligible household.

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Eligibility

To be eligible to apply you must be a DC residence with a proven state of emergency and your household must meet the federal poverty guidelines. (125%)

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Contact Information

For information and or to schedule an ERAP appointment call GWUL offices at 667-262-0144.

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For further assistance please email erap@gwul.org

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