The Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) has announced that it will soon have enough applications through the COVID Emergency Rental Assistance (CERA) program to spend all funds available. Applications for CERA through the online portal will stop being accepted as of Thursday, June 30, 2022, at 9:00pm. If you are behind in your rent, you should apply NOW for potential consideration.
It is likely that more applications will be received than funds available. Applications submitted before the deadline will continue to be processed until all the available funds are gone. There is no guarantee of funding even if you have applied. Once the CERA portal closes on June 30, residents who have not applied and are facing eviction should reach out to Housing Resources, Inc. at 269-382-0287 or fill out the Contact Us form on this website. Those seeking legal services can reach out to lawestmi.org. for potentially free legal representation. MSHDA is also evaluating other eviction prevention funding options and we will keep you updated as we have more information.