Families for Families

Program Assistance Application

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PROGRAM OVERVIEW

In an effort to help lessen the outbreak’s economic impacts, the Families for Families (F4F) program will provide housing assistance to renters . 

Eligible applicants will receive assistance for rent payments made directly to property owners or management companies. The total assistance amount will be determine after an assessment has been made by a caseworker. 

TO BE ELIGIBLE RENTERS MUST:

  • Rent an apartment or house in New Orleans. 
  • Have a valid and current written lease signed by landlord 
  • Have a loss of income because of COVID-19 
  • At risk of being evicted
  • Have school-age children in household.
  • Veteran, disabled or elderly tenants may be eligible. 

RENTERS ARE NOT ELIGIBLE IF:

  • Currently reside in public housing funded by Public Housing Authorities, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD, or the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). 
  • Receive other government rental assistance (Section 8/Housing Choice Vouchers, Permanent Supportive Housing, or Section 811) 
  • Landlord is a relative.

HOW TO APPLY?

  • Please submit the following required documents: 

    • A completed application. 
    • A valid and current written lease signed by the landlord. 
    • A written statement that describes how the household’s financial situation changed
    • Proof of loss of income. 
    • A valid ID that matches the name on the lease. 
    • A recent bill (electric bill, water bill, late or eviction notice)

EMERGENCY HOUSING ASSISTANCE TEMPORARILY

Application Household Information
Please provide names and ages for the children in the household:
Other Adults in the household:
Landlord Information
The undersigned certifies that the above facts are true and accurate statements of FINANCIAL CONDITIONS and further agrees to advise Families 4 Families immediately if there are material changes in my financial condition. I further authorize any verification of the above information it deems necessary in order to approve this application. I understand that I must submit all of the required documentation in order for my application to be processed.
Here's your check list. Please upload the required documents listed below. After upload is complete our system will require you to sign and submit your documents. Please follow the system prompt to complete your application.
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