Emergency rental assistance program to help unemployed San Antonians pay rent amid coronavirus pandemic
SAN ANTONIO โ The emergency rental assistance program is a combined effort by the San Antonio Apartment Association, the city of San Antonio and philanthropic organizations. To be eligible, tenants must be unemployed and impacted by the COVID-19 crisis, said Marc Ross, the associationโs past president. He said SAAAโs 1,500 members are being encouraged to forgive 25 percent of any past due rent, Aprilโs rent and any late fees. To qualify for assistance for Risk Mitigation Fund requires written proof the tenantโs situation. Emergency Rental Assistance information can be found here.