Emergency Relief Fund for Families
Posted on: April 5, 2022 - 1:31pm
The purpose of this program is to provide financial assistance to eligible Town of Cottage City individuals and families who have been directly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Payments will be sent directly to the related vendor. Maximum financial assistance per household is $1,500 for eligible expenses.
Eligibility:
- Must be a Cottage City resident
- The applicant must a provide bill statement that they would like to be paid.
- Acceptable Bills: Rent/ Mortgage/ Water/ Electric/ Natural Gas (No Funds will be given to the applicant. All bills will be paid directly to the outstanding account)
Town of Cottage City property taxes and other Town bills/ obligations are not eligible
Requirements:
- Completed application form with required documentation
- Proof of residency may be established through any two* of the following:
- Sign copy of a deed, mortgage, or lease agreement
- Utility bill with applicant’s name and address, issued within the last 60 days
- Bank statement issued within the last 60 days
- Current, valid insurance policy
- Recent voter registration card
- Government benefits statement
- Government ID Card/Driver’s License with address
3. Include any of the following documentation:
- Confirmation of rent, mortgage, or utility delinquencies on letterhead from interested party (a copy of the bill will suffice if it shows the delinquencies)
- Letter or documentation from former employer
- Signed statement pertaining to COVID-19 impact or non-essential status for 1099 (contract) workers or self-employed individuals
- Documentation of acceptance under other Government financial aid programs
- Proof of unemployment benefits or application
- Letter of furlough or layoff from employer
- Receipt of SNAP/TANF benefits
- Receipt of Social Security Income
- Medicaid
- Residing in subsidized housing
- Family eligible for free/reduced lunch at schools