What’s Going On with ERAP? - Ronald D. Weiss, P.C.
What’s Going On with ERAP? If you live in New York, and are either a landlord or a tenant, you may still be waiting to hear about your ERAP application. Here are some things you’ll need to know. A Quick ERAP Refresher The Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) is a New York State program to help tenants and landlords with missed rent payments due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Eligible tenants who are approved can receive up to 12 months of back rent for missing payments on or after March 13, 2020. ERAP applications can be filled out by either a tenant or their landlord. All funds from an approved application will be sent directly to the landlord. Can You Still Apply? As of March 31, 2022 funding in New York State has been exhausted. However, residents in most towns in New York can still apply through the OTDA portal , as new moneys may become available by the time their application is processed. The exceptions are the towns that funded their progra...