Due to the overwhelming response to ERAP2, only applications that meet the criteria for a priority household will be processed.  Applications will take longer than anticipated to process.

If one of the following criteria apply to your household, we encourage you to submit your application.

1. You have received an eviction notice and need to pay rent arrears to remain in current housing.
2. You need to pay rent arrears to remain in current housing, but have not received an eviction notice yet.
3. You are experiencing homelessness and have obtained a signed lease/rental agreement.

You will be required to submit proof of hardship once your application is received.

The ERAP 2 application and a list of required documents can be found on the Neighborhood Place of Puna website.

Individuals without internet access or a computer are encouraged to call the ERAP phone line at (808) 298-5566 to request assistance with completing an application over the phone or to schedule an in-person appointment with Neighborhood Place of Puna. 

The program is designed to help Hawai‘i Island resident households that experienced economic hardship during the COVID-19 pandemic and are struggling to pay their rent. ERAP provides rental assistance payments and housing stability services to eligible households. 

ERAP financial assistance will give priority to households that demonstrate the most need and are at imminent risk of homelessness, this includes, but not limited to: households that received eviction notices for nonpayment of rent; households with rental arrears; and households that are currently homeless and have obtained a lease agreement.

Housing stability case management services will be available to any eligible ERAP household, however, households that are at high risk for future housing instability and homelessness may be required to participate. Households will be notified at the application stage that they may need to participate in housing stability services if approved for financial grant assistance. Households will be considered “high risk” based on a scored Risk Assessment administered at the time of initial application.

For more information about qualifications and requirements please visit https://neighborhoodplaceofpuna.org/erap/.

Click here to view responses to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding ERAP.

Emergency Rental Assistance Program 2 data is updated on a weekly basis. This interactive dashboard provides the public with the ability to explore key demographic information of all the received applications.

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