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Only 23 to 34 percent of Paycheck Protection Program dollars went directly to workers who would otherwise have lost jobs, according to an analysis by the National Bureau of Economic Research. See also “PPP In Name Only.”
Only 23 to 34 percent of Paycheck Protection Program dollars went directly to workers who would otherwise have lost jobs, according to an analysis by the National Bureau of Economic Research. See also “PPP In Name Only.”
The following is helpful information about renters’ rights and rental assistance.
Am I entitled to protection from eviction under this law?
Yes, if the basis for the eviction is your failure to pay rent owed from March 2020 to June 30, 2021 due to “COVID-19-related financial distress.”
Examples of “COVID-19-related financial distress” include:
How do I qualify for this protection?
What if I cannot afford to pay 25% of the total rent due for the period from September 2020 through June 2021 required to qualify for eviction protection?
The State Rental Assistance Program provides the following two options for rental assistance for rent owed from April 2020 through March 31, 2021:
What kind of rental assistance is available if you cannot afford to pay rent that will be due for the period from April 1, 2021 through June 30, 2021?
You may apply directly to the program for funds to cover 25% of the rent for the months of April, May, and June of 2021, but it will be subject to funding availability. Funding for payment of rent from April 2020 to March 2021 due will be given priority.
What do I need to know about applying for direct rental assistance?
All tenants may apply regardless of immigration status. Tenants who have a household income that is not more than 80% of the area median income will be given priority.
You will need to show proof of loss of income due to COVID-19, which may include any of the following:
Where can I get more information about the State Rental Assistance Program?
Call 833-422-4255 or visit https://landlordtenant.dre.ca.gov/ for more information on the California rental assistance program. The state program is already accepting applications. You are encouraged to apply as soon as possible while funding is available.
Apply for city-specific rental relief programs in California at the following links:
City of LA: https://hcidla.lacity.org (Applications will be accepted starting March 30, 2021)
City of Riverside: https://www.riversideca.gov/homelesssolutions/housing-authority/riverside-rental-assistance-program (Application can be submitted now)
City of San Bernardino:
http://sbcity.org/cityhall/community_n_economic_development/housing/eviction_prevention_program_.asp (Application can be submitted now)
What are my obligations for the payment of rent after June 30, 2021?
For your safety and the safety of our community, all union offices are currently closed. We will start with virtual unemployment insurance assistance soon; details to come. You can call the Local 11 helpline at 480-795-5330 EXT 242 and leave a message with your first and last name, your phone number, and where you work. We will get back to you within 24 hours.
The COVID-19 Crisis has struck hospitality industry workers with great force. Many have had their hours reduced, and tens and thousands of workers have been laid off, leaving many low-wage workers wondering how they will make ends meet. This includes workers in hotels, stadiums, amusement parks, universities, airport concessions, catering companies, and airline food kitchens.