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Coronavirus Emergency Rental Relief Fund for Tenants Page | 1 Frequently Asked Questions as of March 1, 2021 The City of Santa Ana recognizes the financial hardships faced by many of its residents due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19). In response, the Santa Ana City Council established the Coronavirus Emergency Rental Relief Fund for Tenants (Santa Ana “CARES for Tenants”) to provide emergency rental relief for qualified, low-income households who are not able to pay their rent due to the Coronavirus. Low-income Santa Ana renters impacted by the Coronavirus may apply online to receive up to $5,500 in emergency rental assistance toward any rent due after March 13th, 2020, the date of the emergency declaration pursuant to section 501(b) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. 5191(b). With respect to financial assistance for rent and rental arrears provided to an eligible household, payments shall be made directly to the landlord on behalf of the eligible household, except that, if the landlord does not agree to accept such payment from the City after outreach to the landlord by the City, the City may make such payments directly to the eligible household for the purpose of making payments to the landlord. Low-income Santa Ana renters impacted by the Coronavirus may apply online to receive up to $3,000 in emergency rental assistance toward any rent due after March 19th, 2020. The assistance is paid directly to the landlord. *Renters who have already been approved for $1,500 or $3,000 in emergency rental assistance, may be considered for additional assistance (up to a maximum of $5,500) in assistance after re- certifying their eligibility Renters who have already applied or been approved for $1,500 in emergency rental assistance, will be considered for an additional $1,500 (for a maximum of $3,000) in assistance after re-certifying their eligibility. These Frequently Asked Questions provide answers to the most common questions regarding the CARES for Tenants Program. Q1) Who can apply? (Updated March 1, 2021) A.Low-income City of Santa Ana renters who have been impacted by COVID-19. The renter must be a resident of the City of Santa Ana with a current lease or sublease agreement with an address in the City. The family must be able to demonstrate a risk of experiencing homelessness or housing instability. The family must qualify as a low-Income household according to the income limits below: Family Size Maximum Family Income (80% AMI) Family Size Maximum Family Income (80% AMI) 1 $71,750 5 $110,650 2 $82,000 6 $118,850 3 $92,250 7 $127,050 4 $102,450 8 $135,250 Family Size Maximum Family Income (80% AMI) Family Size Maximum Family Income (80% AMI) 1 $71,750 5 $110,650 Formatted: Indent: Left: 0.5" Formatted: Font: Italic, Font color: Red Formatted: Font: Italic EXHIBIT 6EXHIBIT 1