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Burbank Rental Assistance Program – Application Period

Burbank, CA (March 23, 2021) – The City of Burbank is committed to assisting renters impacted by COVID-19.  A commitment of $375,475 in Community Development Block Grant will be used to provide emergency rent assistance and utility payments to low-income renters.  The assistance is available on a first-come, first served basis until funds run out, at which point, the program will end.

Renters financially impacted by COVID-19, may apply for the Burbank Rental Assistance Program for up to $1000 per month for up to 3 months for assistance with rent arrears, future rent and delinquent utility bills if specific criteria is met.

  • Reside in Burbank
  • Do not exceed the annual income below based on your household size as a result of COVID-19

# of People

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

Annual Income *

$63,100

$72,100

$81,100

$90,100

$97,350

$104,550

$111,750

$118,950

*Subject to change as published by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

  • Experienced a job loss, furlough, or reduced work hours due to COVID-19
  • Have fallen behind on rent or have verifiable need for future rent assistance
  • Have fallen behind on utility payments with Burbank Water and Power
  • Do not receive Section 8 or live in a rent restricted unit
  • Have a current rental agreement

The application period will begin on Monday, April 5, 2021, starting at 8:00 a.m. (Pacific Standard Time (PST)) and end on Friday, April 16, 2021 5:00 p.m. PST.  Applications will be considered on a first-come first-served basis until funding is exhausted. A waiting list will be established as applications are received.  All applications must be submitted on-line at: https://www.burbankca.gov/ between April 5-16, 2021.  Only one application per household will be accepted.   

For other general questions or assistance, please call the Application Call Center at (818) 238-5180, Monday – Friday, from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

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Published on: March 23, 2021
03:21 AM