RCAP Solutions Resource for Housing Assistance for Greater Gardner MA
Eligible households can get financial assistance funds for rent arrears, utility arrears, short-term rental stipend, security deposits, start-up costs (if moving to a new apartment), or first and last month’s rent. Listen to a short explanation from RCAP Solutions and hear from people who have been helped on any device. CLICK PLAY.
Eligible households include: Individuals, families with or without children, and unaccompanied youth. Household income must be at or below 50% area median income (AMI) For example, for the City of Gardner, the program eligibility limits based on number of person in household are: 1 person: $37,150, 2 persons: $42,450, 3 persons: $47,750, 4 persons: $53,050 and so on… Visit the following link to get the exact limit for your community. Household must provide proof that they are currently experiencing a housing crisis. Various documents are needed to apply. Information, CLICK HERE: As of July 1, 2023, the Residential Assistance for Families in Transition (RAFT) program is available to eligible homeowners who are at risk of foreclosure. Information at this linked page as well.