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Rent Relief Stakeholder Presentation

RRP STAKEHOLDER PRESENTATION

Virginia is ramping up efforts to distribute $524 million in federal Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) funding through the Virginia Rent Relief Program (RRP) to ensure housing stability across the commonwealth. With the national eviction moratorium extended through June 30, 2021, landlords can seek rent relief on behalf of their tenants who cannot pay their rent due to financial hardships as a result of COVID-19. Likewise, tenants can apply directly for rent relief through the state program through the RRP Support Center.

Chris Thompson, director of strategic housing for Virginia Housing, and Senta Gorrie, associate director of eviction prevention for the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development spoke with stakeholders and partner groups during two webinars on April 14. Below are materials from those sessions:

RRP STAKEHOLDER PRESENTATION

RRP STAKEHOLDER WEBINAR 1 RECORDING (11 A.M.)

RRP STAKEHOLDER WEBINAR 2 RECORDING (2 P.M.)