City of Tulare, CA
01/21/2022 | News release | Distributed by Public on 01/21/2022 12:04
CITY OF TULARE – Rent, Mortgage, and Utility Assistance
PRESS RELEASE
411 E. Kern Avenue
Tulare, CA 93274
559.684.4200
January 21, 2022
For More Information Contact:
United Way of Tulare County Alexis Costales
Direct Services Staff Housing and Grants Specialist
559-685-1766 559-684-4224
CITY OF TULARE - Rent, Mortgage, and Utility Assistance
The Tulare City Council unanimously adopted Resolution 2021-57 on December 7, 2021, to commit available CARES Act Community Development Block Grant funds to a rent, mortgage, and utility assistance program. This program provides aid to Tulare households who experienced a financial hardship related to the COVID-19 pandemic at any time since March of 2020. This program helps people who have housing right now, but who are currently behind or at-risk of becoming behind with rent, mortgage, and/or utility costs.
To qualify, Tulare households must provide proof of a financial hardship related to the pandemic, live within the City limits, and have a moderate income. Interested households are encouraged to contact the United Way of Tulare County by phone at 559-685-1766, by email at [email protected], or visit their website at https://www.unitedwaytc.org/direct-servicesto review a program flyer and download an application. Funds for this program are limited and assistance is given on a first-come first-serve basis. Households are encouraged to complete an application as soon as possible to verify their eligibility.
If you do not speak English, in-person and phone translation services are available. In-person assistance with an application is available at the United Way of Tulare County's office located at 1601 E Prosperity Ave in Tulare, CA, or, the Community and Economic Development Department located at 411 East Kern Ave in Tulare, CA, 93274.
Any person seeking information on this program may contact the United Way of Tulare County at (559) 685-1766.