Rent and Utilities — H3ARC: Housing, Health and Human Services of Rutherford County

Rutherford County COVID-19 Rent Relief

The Rutherford County COVID-19 Rent Relief Program will be used to support renters who are or have been struggling to pay rent, utilities or other home energy costs due to loss of wages/income as a result of the pandemic. Funding will be available for payment of delinquent (past due) expenses. Future rent payments may also be eligible for qualifying households.

The Rutherford County COVID-19 Rental Relief Program application portal opens on March 8, 2021: http://rutherfordcountytn.gov/rental-relief-program

These fliers may help you share good information about Rental Relief funds:

Broadband Benefit Program

The Emergency Broadband Benefit Program provides a temporary discount on monthly broadband bills for qualifying low-income households. If your household is eligible, you can receive:

Up to a $50/month discount on your broadband service and associated equipment rentals
Up to a $75/month discount if your household is on qualifying Tribal lands
A one-time discount of up to $100 for a laptop, tablet, or desktop computer (with a co-payment of more than $10 but less than $50)

Learn more and apply at: https://getemergencybroadband.org