The Housing Department is now accepting applications for the U.S. Department of the Treasury Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA1) program. The program, which also ran last year, provides rental assistance to tribal households at or below 80% of the area median income. This program is first-come, first-served while funding is available or until December 29, 2022. Eligible applicants must live in the Tribe’s service area.
The Tribe’s service area includes the Massachusetts counties of Barnstable, Bristol, Plymouth, Norfolk, and Suffolk.
The program provides a maximum monthly payment to the landlord of $500 per month for three months. There is a maximum amount that may pay arrears of $3,000, and the maximum amount for moving or move-in expenses is $3,000.
To apply please visit the housing department at mashpeewampanoagtribe-nsn.gov/housing or call 508-477-0208 ext. 104 with any questions.
