ERAP Funding Update
by Wyoming Department of Family Services
August 27, 2022
Since its launch in April 2021, the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) has helped 11,700 Wyoming households with a total of $53 million in assistance. Application numbers continue to rise, likely due to the increase in grocery and gas prices. So far, ERAP has paid out $5.4 million in August, making it the highest paid month. With the increased number of applications, case review is taking longer, with the average case aging sitting at 31 to 32 days from submission to final decision. Of the total payments, $42 million went to landlords, $8 million to households, $3.1 million to utilities and $14,000 for moving expenses.
ERAP is a temporary federally funded relief program. Even though households may be eligible for assistance, we cannot promise funding will be available in the future. Do not wait to apply or seek out help for your application.
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Are you a Wyoming homeowner who has fallen behind on mortgage payments, utility bills or other housing related costs?Under the Wyoming Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF) Program, eligible homeowners can receive up to $17,000 in assistance as a one-time payment to pay for mortgage delinquency and/or past due payments of utilities, property taxes, homeowners insurance, and homeowners association dues. The payment is sent directly to a servicer or vendor on behalf of an eligible homeowner. The HAF Program is a temporary federally funded assistance fund. Dont wait to apply. Learn more or apply at dfs.wyo.gov/HAF. If you need application assistance, please contact the call center toll-free at 1-888-WYO-HAFP (1-888-996-4237) from 9 a.m. 6 p.m. Monday through Friday.
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ERAP RESOURCES
REPORT POTENTIAL FRAUD: Click here for the form
ONLINE: Learn more about ERAP online at dfs.wyo.gov/erap.
IN PERSON: If you need assistance with an application, there are community based organizations set up in each county to provide help. (Click here for an updated list)
VIA PHONE: The call center is open 9 AM - 6 PM, Monday through Friday. The toll-free number is 1-877-WYO-ERAP (1-877-996-3727).
FLYER: Download the ERAP flyer to learn more about the program and to share with those who may be interested in the program. Download ENGLISH flyer OR Download SPANISH flyer
Questions?
APPLICATION QUESTIONS
If you have questions regarding your application, please call 877-WYO-ERAP.
PROGRAM QUESTIONS
If you have programmatic questions, please email RentalAssistance@wyo.gov
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