Help may be available to renters having trouble paying their rent, utilities, or other housing costs – as well as landlords trying to stay afloat with tenants in this situation. State and local programs are distributing billions of dollars in rental assistance to help renters stay housed during the pandemic.

Help spread the word about the CFPB’s Rental Assistance Finder to help renters and landlords understand what this means for them and what they can do. The CFPB’s site also includes resources to help renters and landlords understand other resources to help navigate various financial hardships related to the pandemic.

For Renters

• Worried about missed rent payments or eviction? Federal assistance is available to help cover your rent, utilities, or other housing-related costs. Visit gov/renthelp to find a program near you. 
• Worried about making the rent? Get help with 12 months or more of rent and utilities. Visit gov/renthelp to find financial assistance in your area. Ask your local program about the total amount of help available to you. 
• Are you behind on your rent? Federal assistance for rent and utility debt is available. Visit gov/renthelp to find a program near you. Ask your local program about the total amount of help available – depending on the program’s funding, it could be up to 12 months or more. 

For Landlords

• Squeezed between missed rental income and bills you owe because of the pandemic? Help is available. Government rental assistance programs can help you and your tenants cover missed payments. Visit gov/renthelp for more information. 
• When the rent comes in short, you’ve still got bills to pay. Apply for direct payments of federal rental assistance, based on your tenants’ eligibility. Find your local program and get started today. 
• Landlords are feeling squeezed by the loss of rental income. State and local programs are delivering billions of dollars in federal financial assistance to landlords based on tenant eligibility. Find a program near you and apply today to recover lost rent. 
• State and local programs are making billions of dollars in direct payments of federal rental assistance to landlords. Eligibility is based on your tenant’s household finances. As a landlord, you may need to apply. Find a program in your area.