Housing Stability Services

Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) funds are available to help eligible households who are unable to pay rent and utilities due to COVID-19.  Housing Stability Services (HSS) are provided to identify eligible households, help them apply for ERAP financial assistance, and support households that have already been determined eligible and have or will receive financial assistance.

Policies & Procedures

• Policies & Procedures
• Eligibility Determination Form
• Monitoring Plan Overview

Reporting Guidance

• Monthly Utilization & Demographic Template
• Quarterly Reporting Form (with instructions & scenarios)
  • Video: Form Instructions
  • Video: Scenario 1 _{(application assistance)}
  • Video: Scenario 2 _{(housing search & placement, case management, outreach, application assistance)}
  • Video: Scenario 3 _{(housing search & placement, case management, outreach, application assistance – includes households served across reporting periods)}

Program Links

• ERA Funded Landlord-Tenant Mediation Program
  • Tenant Video
  • Landlord Video
• Reach Up Emergency Rental Assistance
• Vermont Emergency Rental Assistance Program
  • VERAP Support Email  _{(for HSS Service Providers Only)}
  • VERAP Forms Page  _{(includes applicant portal walk through and application prep checklist)}