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San Bernardino County Rent Relief Partnership (SBCRRP)

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The County of San Bernardino  has partnered with Inland SoCal 211+ (ISC211) to administer the San  Bernardino County Rent Relief Partnership (SBCRRP)  an emergency rental assistance program.  SBCRRP provides 100% financial  assistance to cover up to 12 months of rent and the program is  expanding to include 12 months of utility arrears as well as prospective  rental and utility assistance. The County program serves households  with income levels at or below 50% of the area median income that have  experienced a financial hardship due to the COVID pandemic and are in  need of rental/utility assistance. The State also has a program to  assist households with income levels of 50.1% to 80% of the Area Median  Income.  The State utility assistance program provides 100% financial  assistance to cover up to 12 months of utility assistance. 

Below are a few highlights of the program:

 

  • The  San Bernardino County Rent Relief Partnership is open for San  Bernardino County renters in eligible areas seeking assistance. 

 

*Individuals  residing in the cities of San Bernardino and Fontana are not eligible  for the County program and should contact their respective city. 

 

  • Eligibility  is limited to renters in San Bernardino County with a current or  written lease or rental agreement, a household income of less than 50%  Area Median Income, and a documented loss of income or financial impact  due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 
  • Assistance is available to qualified households without regard to immigration status. 
  • The Program can help pay up to 12 months of past due rent and late fees incurred from March 13, 2020. 
  • The  program is expanding to include assistance with utility arrears. The  Utility Arrears Program can help pay up to 12 months of past due utility  bills and late fees incurred from March 13, 2020. 
  • Tenants  and/or landlords may apply for rental assistance; participation from  both parties will be required.  Only tenants can apply for utility  assistance.
  • For more information, or to apply for assistance, potential applicants can visit www.sbcrentrelief.com , or call 2-1-1 and select option 5.