Understanding Rental Assistance Payments

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has created a new tool to provide renters and landlords with more information on rental assistance.

If you’re a renter having trouble paying your rent, utilities, or other housing costs – or if you’re a landlord trying to stay afloat with tenants in this situation – help may be available. State and local programs are distributing billions of dollars in rental assistance to help renters stay housed during the pandemic.

You can use your Cash App routing and account number to get your deposit up to 2 days earlier than with many banks.

Where should I go to learn more?

Visit the CFPB’s Rental Assistance Finder to find out what this means for you and what you can do. The CFPB’s site also includes resources to help renters and landlords understand other resources to help navigate various financial hardships related to the pandemic.

Cash App is unable to provide information relating to program eligibility, the application process, or when assistance funds will be distributed, as those details are determined by the state or local program. Please refer to the CFPB Rental Assistance website or contact your local program for additional information.