Program Information

Eligibility

Only one application per unit is eligible. Applicants must be the named landlord or tenant on the lease. Multifamily units, duplexes, and single-family residential units rented, owned and operated by an individual or corporate landlord are eligible.

• Rents an eligible residential unit in the City of Toledo tax district.
• The resident must have a valid and current lease signed by both landlord and tenant or other documentation supporting the existence of a rental relationship.
  • Landlord must complete a seperate application for tenant t be approved.
• Experienced a direct or indirect financial hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the last six months.
• Demonstrates a risk of experiencing homelessness or housing instability.
• Fall below the maximum household income requirement.

Eligible Household Maximum Income

Income maximums are set at 80% of HUD area median income. These income limits were updated on June 1, 2022.

Landlord Requirements

An applicant's landlord also must complete certain requirements in order to be eligible:

• Submission of a valid W-9 for TLCERAP rental assistance payment to property owner
• Rent roll or confirmation of rental arrears
• Confirmation that property is located in the City of Toledo tax district
• Agreement not to evict tenant for the period of ERAP assistance.
• Reading, execution and submittal of full ERAP Terms and Conditions.

Ineligibility

Applicants will be considered ineligible for TLCERAP program if the applicant:

• is above the income maximum.
• lives outside the City of Toledo tax district.
• Has not experienced a direct or indirect hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the last six months.