INDIANAPOLIS — Beginning Friday, July 29, Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA) will pause accepting new applications for the Indiana Emergency Rental Assistance (IERA) Program.
IHCDA says it estimates nearly all federal emergency rental assistance funds that are still available will soon be fully obligated.
"Applications currently in queue, and those that IHCDA anticipates receiving prior to the deadline, will likely fully obligate the remaining funds," the authority wrote in a news release. "IHCDA will also continue to process applications currently in queue and reserve available funds until funds are fully obligated."
So far, $365 million has been paid and obligated to more than 29,000 households.
IHCDA says it will continue to issue payments to those households already approved for an IERA benefit up to the maximum allowable benefit of 18 months.
After the portal is closed, Hoosiers can sign up to receive online updates if the Indiana Emergency Rental Assistance Portal re-opens.
-
Indiana lawmakers prepare for special session to redraw congressional maps
Lawmakers are preparing to return to the Statehouse for a special legislative session called by Governor Braun to redraw congressional maps, despite questions about whether there are enough votes.
Food banks encourage 211 calls as government shutdown may delay SNAP benefits
Indiana SNAP recipients face delays in November benefits due to the federal government shutdown. Food pantries are preparing for increased demand and urging families to call 211 for assistance.
Indiana special session may force hurried, expensive changes for county clerks
In just a week, lawmakers will be back at the statehouse for a special session, and the price tag for that session — as well as the burden it could place on local clerks’ offices — could be steep.
Indy teachers receive free mental health counseling through Colts partnership
Teachers at schools around Indianapolis are getting new mental health support through a partnership aimed at preventing educator burnout.
