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Details regarding State Eviction Prevention Program available

Behind on your rent? Worried about being evicted?

We can help!

Community CARES Partners, a public-private resource center, has received funding from the State of Oklahoma to help its residents pay their rent.

You could qualify if you:

Have lost your job or income due to COVID-19 on or after March 1, 2020 Are an Oklahoma resident behind on your rent and have recieved an eviction notice.

We expect many people to apply. Please apply as soon as possible.

The application will only take five minutes. Please have proof of your situation ready, such as lease, eviction notices, unemployment documents, court summons, and proof of income.

 

Contact Legal aid 888 534 5243 or oklegalconnect.org

Apply today at okcommunitycares.org or call 211

 

Special thanks to the State of Oklahoma, Communities Foundation of Oklahoma, Inasmuch Foundation, Florish OKC, and Mason Realty Investors.

 

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State Eviction Prevention Program - FAQ

What is Community CARES Partners?

  • A public-private program of Communities Foundation of Oklahoma (CFO)

  • A new resident support resource center that administers Coronavirus Relief Funds

    (CARES) allocated by the State of Oklahoma

  • That provides rent assistance to residents facing eviction who have been financially

    impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic

    What kind of assistance and who qualifies? Applicant must verify:

    • 18 or over

    • Lost job or income due to COVID-19 after 3/1/20

    • Financial need

    • Rent was incurred after 3/1/20

    • No other federal funds were received for the same purpose

      STATE funds:

    • $9.4M available statewide

    • Help with eviction prevention - back rent, fees, and future rent

    • IF there is a docket number (an eviction was filed in court and you were

      served) and:
      Resident of the State of Oklahoma Meets income limit

    • $3600/person or household limit

    • Funds must be expended by 9/30/20

      All funds paid to vendor on behalf of resident

      How can residents access the resources of CCP?

  • Apply online www.okcommunitycares.org or call 2-1-1

  • If facing immediate eviction and have a court date, contact Legal Aid and show up at

    court!

  • All applicants must complete the application, a 2-step process

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