COVID-19 EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE

HASNOK will be taking applications from October 31^st – December 20^th, 2022. This will be a one-time, first come-first serve Rental Assistance. Assistance will be provided up to 3 months only (if applicable).

Please Print and Submit application to the Housing Authority office located at 120 W. 4^th St. Wewoka, OK. 74884

Applications will not be accepted unless all documents are attached. Please make sure you have everything that is listed when turning in application

The Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) assists eligible Seminole Nation tribal households and other tribal households that are unable to pay rent due to the COVID-19 pandemic. ERAP can assist eligible households with rental arrearages, & current rental payments. Telecommunication services (telephone, cable, Internet) delivered to the rental dwelling ARE NOT considered to be utilities. This program is only available to rental households and does not apply to households with a mortgage or who currently own their home. This program is limited to one tribal member per household.

Payments will only be made directly to the landlord.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

o  1 or more individuals within the household has qualified for unemployment benefits or experienced a reduction in household income, incurred significant costs, or experienced other financial hardship due, directly, or indirectly, to the COVID–19 outbreak.

o  1 or more individuals within the household can demonstrate a risk of experiencing homelessness or housing instability.

o  Household income is at or below 80% of area median income.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

o  Completed Application

o  Copy of Tribal Membership Card for Head of Household or Spouse (if applicable)

o  Copy of State Driver’s License or ID

o  Copy of Social Security Card (all household members)

o  Landlord/Rental Form

o   Tax Identification Number required

o  Copy of Lease

o  Income Verification (please submit one of the following for all household members receiving income):

o   30 Days Check Stubs

o   2022-2023 Award Letters

o   Proof of Unemployment (Letter from Workforce office)

CONTACT INFORMATION

Applications may be submitted via:

o  Office – 120 W. 4^th , Wewoka, OK 74884  (preferred method)

o  Mail – P.O. Box 1493, Wewoka, OK  74884

To apply for EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE please download the application by clicking the link below.

EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE POLICY AND PROCEDURE can be viewed by clicking below.

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