Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon last week signed legislation that officially launches the federal Emergency Rental Assistance Program in the state. The program will utilize $200 million in federal funding to cover rent and utility costs for Wyomingites struggling financially due to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Wyoming Senate File 118 authorizes the Department of Family Services to administer the program, which is open to Wyoming renters who meet income eligibility requirements, are struggling to pay rent and/or utilities because of the COVID-19 pandemic and can demonstrate they are experiencing housing instability. Applications are scheduled to open online at 8:00 am Thursday.
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