Rental Assistance

Everyone runs into problems every once in a while. 
Luckily, there is help in Linn County. 
Here are a few resources for you to research and contact.
You can also ask the manager for a list of agencies that can help you stay current or catch up any any arrears in rent. Many agencies will help with other items such as emergency funds, food, clothing, utility payments, taxes, furnace replacement, and more.

COVID Rental Assistance
New Assistance Available through the City of Cedar Rapids:

If you have experienced any reduction in household income, incurred significant costs or experienced other financial hardship due directly or indirectly to the coronavirus outbreak.

Linn County Community Resource Page
https://www.linncounty.org/130/Community-Resources

Linn County General Assistance
https://www.linncounty.org/143/General-Assistance

United Way's 211 website for various services
http://211iowa.org/

Affordable Housing Network
http://www.affordablehousingnetwork.org/Default.aspx

Section 8
http://www.cedar-rapids.org/local_government/departments_a_-_f/community_development/section_8_rent_assistance.php

Rental & Utility Assistance (Suntopia)
https://www.suntopia.org/cedar_rapids/ia/utility_and_rental_assistance.php

Need Help Paying the Bills
https://www.needhelppayingbills.com/html/linn_county_iowa_rental_assistance.html

Lifeline Telephone Assistance Program
Financial assistance through the Lifeline program is available to help those who qualify, to afford and maintain either telephone service or broadband internet access service, or bundled services. Lifeline participation enables Iowans to stay connected to jobs, family, community resources, and government and emergency services. For questions about the Lifeline Program, call (800) 234-9473 or email LifelineProgram@usac.org
https://iub.iowa.gov/consumers/lifeline-telephone-assistance-program

Special CoronaVirus Information:

NEW Iowa Rent Assistance & Eviction Prevention Program
Request a flyer for information on this program from the manager of through the facebook page.
State Unemployment Benefits
Iowa has implemented an expanded unemployment benefits program, with loosened restrictions, for all qualifying individuals affected by COVID-19, with benefits provided for up to 26 weeks and with checks expected to be issued within 7-10 days after the claim has been filed. More information can be found at the following websites (links on our facebook page & website):

 File an unemployment Claim: https://www.iowaworkforcedevelopment.gov/file-claim-unemployment-insurance-benefits

https://www.iowaworkforcedevelopment.gov/updates-and-resources-about-covid-19

https://www.iowaworkforcedevelopment.gov/sites/search.iowaworkforcedevelopment.gov/files/content-files/Updated%20-UI%20Worker_COVID-19%20QA.pdf

Families First Coronavirus Response Act
New benefits are available as part of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, effective April 2, providing extended FMLA and paid leave benefits. More information can be found at:

https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/fmla/pandemic

Additional Resources
Finally, there may be additional benefits, possibly in the form of checks mailed directly to certain Americans, to be implemented by the U.S. Government in the future, and there are further resources available regarding how families can protect themselves from the financial impact of COVID-19. More information can be found at the below two websites:

https://www.usa.gov/coronavirus

https://www.consumerfinance.gov/about-us/blog/protect-yourself-financially-from-impact-of-coronavirus/

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