Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA)

At your Columbus Urban League we are working to respond to the needs of those experiencing economic and financial challenges when it comes to paying their rent or mortgage (see our various initiatives here under Financial Empowerment Services).

We want to acknowledge the vital role Emergency Rental Assistance funding has played for those facing financial hardships. Through multiple rounds of Emergency Rental Assistance (via the federal government, Franklin County and City of Columbus), we’ve helped hundreds of households stay intact. Regrettably, we must inform you that the ERA funds we have been tasked with distributing have been exhausted.

These funds originated in response to the COVID-19 pandemic to combat the hardships many were facing during that time. Since then, our team has worked diligently to equitably distribute funds as efficiently as possible.  All remaining funds have been allocated. Again, please see our various initiatives here under Financial Empowerment Services if you are looking for a CUL initiative that could help.

We also encourage you to visit www.rentful614.com for alternate emergency relief options.