The District Four Emergency Rental Assistance Pilot Program (ERAP), which is a preventative measure to stop the cycle of homelessness by assisting families on the brink of losing their housing has been relaunched for a limited time.
Key features of the ERAP Program include shorterm rental assstance to eligible residents for up to 3 months, along with case management services provided by the Friendly Center.
To begin the application for the ERAP Program:
- Visit friendlycenter.org/erap
- Call the Friendly Center's Rental Assistance Hotline at (714) 769-8777, which will have a live operator answering the Hotline on Mondays from 2:00 - 5:00 p.m.
To be eligible for the ERAP Program, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Reside in the Fouth Disctrict, which includes the cities of Brea, Buena Park, Fullerton, La Habra, Placentia, Stanton, portions of Anaheim, and unincorporated areas in the Fourth Disctrict.
- Be at risk of losing housing due to unpaid rent.
- Be a low-income household based on United Stated Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) guidelines.
- Experienced a sudden change in income due to one of the following: sudden medical emergencies, loss of employment, loss of partner/family member on the rental lease or being unhoused but earning sufficient income.
- Committed to case management.
- Submit applicable documentation.
For questions regarding the ERAP program, call (714) 769-8777.