Fulton County COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance Program

Fulton County has been awarded $18 million in federal funding through the U.S. Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 for a program to provide temporary rental and utility assistance to qualifying residents outside the City of Atlanta. This assistance covers eligible expenses such as rent, delinquent rent, past due gas, water, and electrical utilities incurred due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

How to Apply

Interested individuals must gather the necessary supporting documentation to apply for the COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance Program. Owners and landlords are also encouraged to apply on behalf of eligible tenants, who must co-sign the application.

Tenant Documentation Requirements

• Valid photo ID for applicant
• Contact information (email and phone number)
• Wage statement or signed declaration
• Copy of the Lease Agreement or documentation of payments made
• Eviction notice or dispossessory (if applicable)
• Past due Water, Gas, or Electrical utility notice(s)
• Documentation of unemployment or loss of income since March 2020
• Documentation of any previous rental assistance received since March 2020
• Any other documentation that indicates risk of homelessness

Landlord Documentation Requirements

• Contact information (email and phone number)
• Social Security number, tax identification number, or DUNS number
• Completed and signed IRS W-9 form
• Business License
• Lease Agreement

Payments will be made directly to landlords and utility companies.

For more information, please visit our website at https://www.fultoncountyga.gov/renthelp. You may also contact us at 833-716-2223, or via email at rentpay@fultoncountyga.gov.

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