Needless to say this virus has been devastating, but thanks to new laws on the state and federal levels, there are many programs in place to help you get on your feet. However, I want to outline how to get on track with behind bills, but capitalize on it to put yourself in a stable position. It is crucial while the aid is here, we understand how to use it in a way that will help after the virus. Rental assistance and utilities have gotten a huge boost in funding, here is how to apply. Go to the social development commission, choose your local office and submit the following. Have your Id ready, as well as a letter stating your job was cut or reduced in that last 60 days. Next if your applying for rent assistance, you may be eligible for up to 12 months in back rent, which would go directly to the landlord. You will need a 5 day notice or a letter stating how much your behind, and after that it’s a waiting game. So rent is paid what is next? Utilities like electric bill works the same way, and typically comes quickly to the utility company providing the service. Now that those bills are paid what else can you do ? Well, temporarily food share (food stamps) is also being increased and approved, to take care of food in the mean time covering groceries. After those things are taking care of, if you are not working rather you are a contractor, or been denied, there are unemployment program available to help with temporary funding. With those major things taken care of, although Checks may be smaller then what you normally get , there should still be room for saving if we cut down on unnecessary spending. Do these things and you will not feel overwhelmed when jobs completely open back up, in addition to having some cash saved up. I gave this place plan to others I know, and they are stable with some money saved up, this pandemic will not last forever, as well as troubles stay motivated.
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COVID Relief Funds: How To Get Rent Assistance
As businesses have opened up some Americans have gone back to work, others have filed unemployment, and some have neither. What is that like? Well during the waiting process for unemployment, what’s meant to be a 30 day process, turns to months of waiting. The scare of contracting the disease, has kept many from going to work, while rent and bills pile up.
For the next several weeks, I am going to be outlining resources, and processes
that will help prevent you from being run over by the pandemic.
“Work is not an option how do you pay rent?”
“ I thought they passed a relief bill? I heard rental assistance was in the bill where is it?” Some of many questions asked as I interviewed various residents in Milwaukee county.
Here is how you apply, through the social development commission, funds from the pandemic bill have been allocated, and approved for the program by the common council. To apply you must visit there website with your personal information (social security , birthdate ect), as well as a 5 day notice or letter detailing your past due rent. The process is digital however, you will need to make the initial call, after that you will be contacted by a representative to finish your application. I hope this helps someone out, have a great week.