Fresno makes more rent and mortgage assistance available. Here’s how to apply
There is more rental and housing relief available to residents in Fresno whose wallets have been hurt by the coronavirus pandemic.
The Fresno City Council added to its $5 million program to help people stay in their homes despite a hit to their hours at work or other hardships from COVID-19. The money is part of the city’s CARES Act federal relief package.
Co-sponsored by Councilmembers Esmeralda Soria, Miguel Arias and Luis Chavez, the program offers grants of $1,500 to individuals and $3,000 for families.
Six nonprofits are working with the city to get the money out to people. The program was first approved on July 1 and a second wave of funding was added Aug. 21.
There are income requirements to be eligible. A family of four has to make less than $55,900, for example.
The grants can go to anyone living in city limits who can show they are behind on rent or their mortgage. The money can also be used on other household costs, like utilities.
The money is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, and applicants are required to sign an affidavit that they will spend the money on household costs.
You can apply by contacting one of the six nonprofits contracting with the city:
Reading and Beyond, 4670 E Butler Ave. inside the Mosqueda Center, 559-214-0317, readingandbeyond.org
The Fresno Center, 4879 E. Kings Canyon Ave., 559-898-2565, fresnocenter.org
Centro La Familia, 302 Fresno St,. 559-237-2961, centrolafamilia.org
Education and Leadership Foundation, 4290 E. Ashlan Ave., 559-291-5428, education-leadership.org
Jakara Movement, 3470 W Spruce Ave., 559-549-4088, jakara.org
West Fresno Family Resource Center, 1802 E California Ave., 559-621-2967, wfresnofrc.org
This story was originally published September 1, 2020 at 5:00 AM.
