Eviction Prevention

Fairfax County is administering the Emergency Rental Assistance Bridge Program ERA-BP 2.0 to support housing stability and will launch mid-May 2024. Eligibility for the ERA-BP 2.0 includes the following: Fairfax County community member, household income at or below 80 percent of the Area Median Income (AMI); rental rate up to 150 percent of the Fair Market Rent (FMR); up to four (4) months of assistance to maintain or secure housing. The rent assistance is applicable to arrears (balance as of March 13, 2020), the current month, and a maximum two months of prospective rent. The coordination of assistance will be based on the community member’s specific circumstances and the eligibility criteria of all available rental assistance resources. ERA-BP 2.0 funds will be administered until the funds are exhausted. ERA-BP 2.0 applications may be submitted online through the Community Member Portal Sign In/Sign Up webpage by tenants or with the Landlord Portal by landlords, or by contacting Coordinated Services Planning CSP (community member) at 703-222-0880, TTY 711, Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Community Members are encouraged to contact Coordinated Services Planning CSP to explore resources to meet their additional basic needs.