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Arlington Launching Rent, Mortgage Assistance Program In March
The program, funded through ARPA, will give households impacted by the pandemic up to $2,500 per month for up to four months.
ARLINGTON, MA — The town will launch its Tenant-Homeowner Assistance fund this month, providing rental and mortgage assistance to Arlington households impacted economically by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Funded through the American Rescue Plan Act, the program will give households up to $2,500 in assistance per month for up to four months.
The Tenant-Homeowner Assistance Fund will be open to Arlington households at all income levels that:
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- Rent or own their home
- Have a primary residence in Arlington
- Have documented current or previous inability or difficulty paying rent or mortgage due to COVID-19
Interested participants may register to be notified by email when the application is available.
The Tenant-Homeowner Assistance Fund is part of the town's ARPA framework, which was endorsed by the Select Board in October. Arlington expects to receive $35.25 million in total.
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More information about ARPA can be found at arlingtonma.gov/arpa.
For more information, contact the Arlington Department of Planning and Community Development at 781-316-3094 or [email protected].
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