Thank you for taking the time to visit our site and learn more about our Rental Assistance Program (R.A.P.). Before you continue to the application, please review our eligibility requirements below.
Eligibility Requirements.
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Applying does not mean you’ve been accepted. All applications will be reviewed by a case manager, and additional information and documents may be requested.
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Applicant must be at least 18 years old as of date of application.
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Applicant must reside in New Hanover County.
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Applicant must be currently employed full-time.
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Income between 50% to 120% AMI (Area Median Income).
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Applicant must be current in your rent or no more than 30 days behind.
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Applicant's rental amount must fall within HUD/FMR guidelines.
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"Hardship" must be clearly defined (1000 characters minimum required).
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All fields must be completed. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
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Applicant must submit all required documentation & sign the agreement to abide by the program guidelines.
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Applicants must have the ability to pay their rent on time.
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Rental assistance payments are on a reimbursement basis (up to 50% of monthly rent) after monthly rent is paid.
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Assistance is limited to a 6-month period.
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Successful applicants will be either current in their rent or no more than one month behind.
Requisitos de Elegibilidad:
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El aplicante debe ser a menos 18 anos de edad
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El solicitante debe residir en el condado de New Hanover.
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El solicitante debe estar actualmente empleado a tiempo completo.
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Ingresos entre el 50% y el 120% del AMI (Ingreso Medio del Área).
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El solicitante debe estar al día con el pago del alquiler o a lo sumo un mes atrasado.
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El monto del alquiler del solicitante debe estar dentro de las pautas de HUD/FMR.
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"Hardship" debe estar claramente definido (se requieren un mínimo de 1000 caracteres).
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Todos los campos deben completarse. No se aceptarán solicitudes incompletas.
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El solicitante debe presentar toda la documentación requerida y firmar el acuerdo para cumplir con las pautas del programa.
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Los solicitantes deben tener la capacidad de pagar su alquiler puntualmente.
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Los pagos de asistencia para el alquiler se realizan sobre una base de reembolso (<50% del alquiler mensual) después de que se pague el alquiler mensual.
As part of the acceptance process, applicants agree to actively participate in financial planning discussions with an R.A.P. case manager on a monthly basis.
If you meet the above qualifications, please click the "Apply Now" button to the right and continue to the application.