12/20/2021
View Dashboard of Covid Emergency Rental Assistance (CERA)
https://ceraapp.michigan.gov/p/eviction-dashboard-uYKq6
2021 COVID EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Call 269-966-1538 for CERA Assistance in Calhoun County
Through the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA), the Covid Emergency Rental Assistance Program, CERA, is a rental, internet, and utility assistance program for tenants to stay housed and relieve rent and utility burdens caused by Covid-19. This is different from previous programs in that CERA will also cover past due utility bills.
The program is open to households earning *80% or less of Area Median Income (AMI)* who have experienced a hardship related to Covid-19, like unemployment, reduction in income, or increased household expenses AND those who are at risk of homelessness or housing instability due to past-due rent or utilities.
In Calhoun County, the income eligibility is $35,800 or less for 1-person households,
$40,900 or less for 2-Person
$46,000 or less for 3-Person
$51,100 or less for 4-Person
$55,200 or less for 5-Person
$59,300 or less for 6-Person
$63,400 or less for 7-Person
and $67,500 or less for 8-Person households.
See all of Michigan's income limits for this program here:
https://www.michigan.gov/documents/mshda/MSHDA_IncomeLimits_CERA_2020_719192_7.pdf
The CERA program is being led in partnership with Summit Pointe, Community Action Agency of South Central Michigan, and Neighborhoods, Inc. of Battle Creek. For more information about the application or further assistance, please visit:
http://www.tcccalhoun.org/cera/
You can also access the Call Center at 269-966-1538.
