Governor Doug Ducey announces new funding for rental assistance

Help available to tenants hit by coronavirus outbreak

PHOENIX (KYMA, KECY)- Governor Doug Ducey, (R- Arizona) announced new funding Friday to help Arizonans struggling to pay rent due to coronavirus.

The Governor's Office says the $5-million will come from the new Rental Prevention Assistance Program recently launched by the Arizona Department of Housing. It will help families and individuals who've lost their income due to the coronavirus outbreak pay their rent.

“Because of [coronavirus], many Arizonans are seeing their hours cut or even the loss of their jobs, and Arizona will be there to support them,”  said Governor Ducey.

“We want people to be able to continue making rent while ensuring no one is forced out of their home because they got sick, someone in their family got sick, or they are facing economic hardship. We will continue to make assistance and resources available so families can get through this time and get back on their feet.” he added.

Ducey says rental assistance will be available to families and individuals :

• Whose primary residence is a rental unit located in Arizona
• Who have seen a reduction in income due to coronavirus
• Whose income is less than $100,000

The Arizona Department of Housing will launch the program on Monday, March 30, 2020. It's paying for it through the State Housing Trust Fund.