Overview of the Program: Fairfax County is administering relief for renters experiencing a negative financial impact due to the COVID-19 pandemic through the NEW Fairfax County Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) Program. Through this program, you can apply (or your landlord may apply on your behalf) to receive funds to pay delinquent rent or utility arrear payments back to March 13, 2020, and up to three months of payments into the future to maintain housing stability. The total payments may not exceed a total of 15 months of rental assistance per household. Individuals who have previously received assistance from Fairfax County may apply again through this new program.

There are two ways to access emergency rental assistance:

• All residents experiencing financial hardship are encouraged to call Coordinated Services Planning (CSP) 703-222-0880. CSP can help with linking residents to basic needs including housing payments (rent, mortgage, fees, security deposit) and utilities (electric, gas, water).
• Landlords seeking rental assistance on behalf of their tenants through the landlord portal here.