The Rental Assistance Program (RAP) is the major state-supported program for assisting very-low-income families to afford decent, safe, and sanitary housing in the private market. Participants find their own housing, including apartments, townhouses, and single-family homes. The participant is free to choose any private rental housing that meets the requirements of the program, as described below. RAP certificates are funded through the Department of Housing (DOH) and are administered statewide by DOH and its agent, J. D’Amelia & Associates (JDA). JDA subcontracts operation of RAP to six local Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) and one Community Action Agency in the state.
No other eligibility requirements
Required for income (general), photo ID. Self-attestation permitted for zero, self-employed, or non-traditional income.
Coordinated Entry System or CoC
Other calculation method
Does not limit eligibility on these criteria
Persons experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness; Households in federal MFP program or Head Start program