Accepting Applications for Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) for City of Kalamazoo Residents May 11- June 16, 2023.
See more information below and download the application here
ERAP Info and Eligibility ERAP Flyer 6.1.23 update
Join Us for Emergency Rental Assistance Outreach Sessions
@ 420 E. Alcott Street Office- Second Floor
We will be meeting with Kalamazoo City applicants from 1-4:30pm on a first come first serve basis on the following dates:
Friday, June 2nd from 1pm-5pm
Wednesday, June 7th from 1pm-5pm
Friday, June 9th from 1pm-5pm
These sessions will allow possible applicants a face-to-face meeting to determine eligibility quickly with a Housing Specialist. To do this, we are asking that all applicants bring the following documents to the event:
- Proof you are behind in your rent. You do not need a 7-day notice or court summons.
- State ID (or other government-issued ID) in the tenant’s name so that we may make a copy
- Most current copy of lease agreement in tenant’s name
- Proof of earned and unearned income for household members over the age of 18 years old.
- Household income/benefits (unemployment, SSI, etc.) for one month, OR one of the following:
- Copy of submitted 2022 IRS form 1040 (first two pages)
- Copy of all W-2 forms
- 90 consecutive days of pay stubs going back from current date (this is only if they do not have a 1040 or W-2)
Note: If someone has zero income, HRI will verify it.
Alcott Office Update:
HRI’s 420 E. Alcott Street office is open for reception services and operations Monday-Friday from 8:30 am-5:00 pm (closed 12-1 pm for lunch). Additionally, a secure drop box is available at our Alcott location for documents that is checked daily. Please call us at 269-382-0287 for housing assistance or complete a Contact Us form below.
If you are currently homeless, facing eviction, behind in rent or utilities, have a housing emergency or are a landlord, please call 269.382.0287 or complete the form below.
HRI’s 420 E. Alcott Street office is open for reception services and operations Monday-Friday from 8:30 am-5:00 pm (closed 12-1 pm for lunch). Additionally, there is a secure drop box is available at our Alcott location for documents that is checked daily. Please dial 2-1-1 if you need emergency housing services during non-business hours.
Housing Resources, Inc announces “A Kzoo Pod Community – A Place of Dignity” pilot project
Feb 2023 Update: HRI has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with the City of Kalamazoo to further look at the 333 E. Alcott location to determine feasibility. This provides HRI a six-month window of time for due diligence. A final decision has not been made regarding this site. A lease or purchase of this site has not happened. See more info here:HRI_PODCommunity_Update_FEB2023
Take a look at our POD video here: https://www.housingresourcesinc.org/a-kzoo-pod-community/
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Special Notice: Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) application period for eligible Kalamazoo City residents is open through June 16th. Join us for one of our walk-in application sessions June 2, 7th or 9th anytime between 1-4:30 pm at our 420 E. Alcott Street location. More information is available at www.housingresourcesinc.org or 269-382-0287 Option #2. #endhomelessness #kalamazoo Please like and share!
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Special Notice: We are reopening the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) application period for eligible residents through June 16th. Applications and more information are available at www.housingresourcesinc.org or 269-382-0287 Option #2. #endhomelessness #kalamazoo
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