Thursday, July 2, 2020
Recently, Gov. Holcomb announced new initiatives to provide financial assistance to Hoosiers as we continue to navigate through the COVID-19 pandemic.
The first program, the Indiana COVID-19 Rental Assistance Program, will use $25 million in federal CARES Act funding to help Hoosiers struggling to pay rent.
The program will provide up to $500 per month for four months, totaling a maximum of $2,000 to eligible renters to help cover past and ongoing rent payments or late fees. Rental assistance through this program is available to residents in all Indiana counties except Marion, where a local $15 million CARES Act-funded program will provide aid.
To learn more about the rental assistance program, including how to apply, click here. Applications will open on July 13.
In addition to rental assistance, Holcomb also announced he is extending the prohibition of utility service disconnections.
Utilities regulated by the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission and non-regulated utility companies must prohibit service disconnections through Aug. 14. Hoosiers who are struggling to pay their utility bills are encouraged to contact their utility provider as soon as they know they may not be able to pay a bill and work out a payment plan ahead of time.
To find the most up to date information on the steps Indiana is taking to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, please visit coronavirus.in.gov.
