Emergency Rental Assistance Program Expanded to Provide Relief for Families Experiencing Financial Hardship

The Montana Department of Commerce has announced expanded eligibility for Montana Housing’s Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) program, which is now available to households or individuals who have experienced financial hardship during the COVID-19 pandemic. The new eligibility is broader than previous terms of eligibility.

“We are pleased to offer this kind of emergency assistance to Montanans who may be struggling to make ends meet in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Scott Osterman, Director of the Department of Commerce. “Thousands of Montanans have been struggling over the past couple of years, and we’re expanding our ERA eligibility to assist as many as we can.”