The City of Encinitas COVID-19 Emergency Rental and Utility Assistance Program provides financial assistance to eligible Encinitas households facing financial hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Who Can Receive Assistance?
At a minimum, qualified applicants must meet the following:
- Renting a home in Encinitas and have written lease agreement.
- Eligible immigration status (U.S. citizen/U.S. National, lawful permanent resident/conditional permanent resident, a refugee/person seeking asylum or granted asylum).
- Financial hardship directly related to COVID-19.
- Not currently receiving any rental subsidies.
- Savings do not meet financial needs.
- Current household income is at or below 80% of the Regional Median Income based upon household size as shown in the table below.
| Household Size | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
| Income Limits | $64,700 | $73,950 | $83,200 | $92,400 | $99,800 | $107,200 | $114,600 | $122,000 |
How to Apply
- Applications are available online only. Apply Online Here.
- If you do have internet access or need special assistance with completing the application, please contact (760) 456-7757 or encinitastbra@housingprograms.com.
- Applications are available from August 3, 2020 – August 16, 2020.
- Documentation is required to confirm eligibility. This checklist may help prepare all necessary documents/information to fill out the application.
- Please note that we anticipate there to be more applicants than funding available. Applicants will receive a confirmation email that their application was submitted. If you have submitted an application online and not received a confirmation, please first check your email Junk or Spam folder. If you have questions about the program or your application status, please contact (760) 456-7757 or encinitastbra@housingprograms.com and you will receive a response as soon as possible during City business hours.
- The City will not maintain a waiting list for this program.
Payment Assistance Information
- One-time payment of up to $4,500 to assist with past-due or upcoming rent and utilities. Payment amount will be based upon demonstrated financial need.
- Payments are made directly to the landlord and utility providers.
- Utilities include trash (EDCO) and water (SDWD, OMWD).
- For SDGE payment assistance, please visit 2-1-1.
- Additionally, 2-1-1 San Diego provides a directory of numerous services and resources, especially related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Landlord Requirements
- Provide information from the IRS Form W9 to verify ownership of rental property
- Authorize the City of Encinitas to make payment.
- Please note that landlord participation is voluntary. If a landlord does not wish to participate and/or complete the required forms, no payments will be made.
Questions? Please Contact (760) 456-7757 or encinitastbra@housingprograms.com
Program Documents
Guidelines
Application Checklist (English)
Application Checklist (Spanish)
Flyer (English)
Flyer (Spanish)
Funding is provided through the City’s Community Development Block Grant Program and the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act.