The Wyoming Department of Family Services recently held two virtual town hall meetings to address the upcoming policy changes to the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP). This video includes the main presentation and includes questions and answers from the town halls held on Nov. 1 and Nov. 3, 2022. Watch the town hall at https://youtu.be/1Htea4eBwLI
CHANGES
➡️ No new applications for rental or utility assistance will be accepted after 11:59 p.m. on Nov. 10, 2022. This change ONLY impacts households that have never received ERAP funding.
➡️ No new Letters of Intent (LOI) applications will be accepted after 11:59 p.m. on Nov. 10, 2022. If an applicant has applied for and received a LOI prior to the Nov. 10 deadline, the LOI is valid 90 days from the time it was issued AND as long as funding is available.
➡️ If an applicant has a change in residence after 11:59 p.m. on Nov. 10, 2022, the applicant will no longer be eligible for ERAP assistance.
The Wyoming Department of Family Services held a virtual town hall in April 2022 to help landlords better understand the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) and to provide updates about the program. ERAP pays landlords and utility companies for unpaid bills on behalf of eligible Wyoming households, including those who are homeless or without a current residence. Watch at https://youtu.be/2cqtDVN_k1Y
The Wyoming Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF) Program includes help for homeowners delinquent on mortgage payments who also may need help with past due payments for utilities, property taxes, homeowners insurance, and homeowners association dues. The maximum amount allowed per household is $17,000, which is paid to the servicer on behalf of the homeowner. View the call at https://youtu.be/gbQzCHrNSaM
The Wyoming Department of Family Services held the March 25 virtual town hall so that landlords could learn more about the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP). ERAP helps pay landlords past and future rent and in some cases deposits and security fees while keeping Wyoming families and individuals in stable housing. The town hall covered eligible renters and expenses, the application process, how to receive up to 18 months in advance rent and the authenticity of letters of intent for those without a current residence. View it at https://youtu.be/dsIIC0lT91I
The Homeowners Assistance Fund (HAF) virtual town hall was held on Wednesday, Sept. 1 at 10:30 a.m. to obtain public input on this new program.
Watch the achieved event here.
The Homeowner Assistance Fund would provide an estimated $40 million in federal funding to assist Wyoming homeowners, who have been impacted by COVID-19 and meet income eligibility criteria, with mortgage and utility cost relief.
The Homeowners Assistance Fund (HAF) virtual town hall was held on Wednesday, July 7 at 10 a.m. The federal American Rescue Plan Act’s Homeowner Assistance Fund would provide funding to assist eligible homeowners in Wyoming with mortgage and utility cost relief. We are in the early stages of information gathering for this new program.
Watch the achieved event here.
Do you have questions about ERAP? The ERAP directly pays landlords for unpaid rent, utilities, and internet for qualified renters in Wyoming. This ERAP virtual town hall was held on Tuesday, June 29.
Watch the recording here.
The Homeowners Assistance Fund (HAF) virtual town hall was held on Tuesday, June 1 at 2 p.m. The federal American Rescue Plan Act’s Homeowner Assistance Fund provides funding to assist homeowners with mortgage and utility cost relief. We are in the early stages of information gathering for this new program. Funding has not yet been released by the U.S. Treasury.
The Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) virtual town hall was held on Wednesday, June 2 at 1 p.m. ERAP pays landlords and broadband and utility companies on behalf of eligible Wyoming renters who are unable to pay rent, internet and/or utility payments due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
DFS and DWS hosted a statewide Virtual Town Hall presentation March 25, to explain the program and to answer questions and listen to concerns from the public.
The Departments of Family Services (DFS) and Workforce Services (DWS) hosted an ERAP Virtual Town Hall Meeting at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 4, to explain the program and to answer questions and listen to concerns from the public. This was the first of several planned Virtual Town Hall presentations.
Stakeholder Meeting for non-profit organizations/community providers:
DFS and DWS hosted a stakeholder meeting for local non-profit organizations and community providers on Friday, March 5 at 2pm for more targeted conversations, outreach, and information sharing.