On June 30, Governor Baker announced the creation of a new program to provide direct rent and mortgage assistance. The Emergency Rental and Mortgage Assistance (ERMA) program will distribute $20 million in funds to help households that have experienced financial hardship during the COVID-19 state of emergency, dating back to April 1.
The program will provide up to $4,000 per households that are within the 50-80% range of Area Median Income with funds accessible through eleven Residential Assistance for Families in Transition (RAFT) administering agencies.
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