Burbank Rental Assistance Program – Application Period
Burbank, CA (March 23, 2021) – The City of Burbank is committed to assisting renters impacted by COVID-19. A commitment of $375,475 in Community Development Block Grant will be used to provide emergency rent assistance and utility payments to low-income renters. The assistance is available on a first-come, first served basis until funds run out, at which point, the program will end.
Renters financially impacted by COVID-19, may apply for the Burbank Rental Assistance Program for up to $1000 per month for up to 3 months for assistance with rent arrears, future rent and delinquent utility bills if specific criteria is met.
- Reside in Burbank
- Do not exceed the annual income below based on your household size as a result of COVID-19
# of People | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
Annual Income * | $63,100 | $72,100 | $81,100 | $90,100 | $97,350 | $104,550 | $111,750 | $118,950 |
*Subject to change as published by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
- Experienced a job loss, furlough, or reduced work hours due to COVID-19
- Have fallen behind on rent or have verifiable need for future rent assistance
- Have fallen behind on utility payments with Burbank Water and Power
- Do not receive Section 8 or live in a rent restricted unit
- Have a current rental agreement
The application period will begin on Monday, April 5, 2021, starting at 8:00 a.m. (Pacific Standard Time (PST)) and end on Friday, April 16, 2021 5:00 p.m. PST. Applications will be considered on a first-come first-served basis until funding is exhausted. A waiting list will be established as applications are received. All applications must be submitted on-line at: https://www.burbankca.gov/ between April 5-16, 2021. Only one application per household will be accepted.
For other general questions or assistance, please call the Application Call Center at (818) 238-5180, Monday – Friday, from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
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