Burbank Rental Assistance Program – Application Period Now Open

Burbank, CA (April 5, 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

*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 is now open from Monday, April 5, 2021, at 8:00 a.m. (Pacific Standard Time (PST)) and will 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 online at: https://www.citydataservices.net/BurbankRAP 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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