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These resources – like the public health crisis itself – are constantly evolving and are only current as to the date of publication. This page was last updated on September 25, 2020.

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Description of Program and Relief

Rent Relief Grant Program

The City of Hayward is providing one-time rent relief assistance grants of up to $2,500 to cover past-due April and/or May rent that Hayward residents are unable to pay due to economic hardship resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. The assistance grants are intended to support Hayward residents at the greatest risk of displacement. Grants will be sent directly to the award recipient’s landlord on the recipient’s behalf. To apply, click here.

Government or Lead Agency

Hayward City Council

Dates Available

Currently available until funds run out.

Eligibility Requirements/Restrictions

To qualify, applicants must be Hayward residents and: (1) have an income of 50% or less than the Area Median Income, after adjustment for household size, or (2) have an income of 80% or less than the Area Median Income, after adjustment for household size, and rent equal to or greater than 30% of their household income. The income threshold amounts in dollars are available here.

Applicants must also provide:

  • A valid photo ID;

  • A current lease agreement or document of rent paid;

  • Proof of income and income loss (such as a paycheck stub showing loss of income, an application to the Unemployment Department, two bank statements showing a loss of income, or a letter stating that the tenant has been laid off);

  • Proof that the tenant is behind on payments or unable to pay rent; and

  • A W-9 form from the tenant’s landlord, which either the tenant or the landlord can submit directly.

Applicants who have previously received assistance from other programs for April and May rent are ineligible for this program.

Application Deadlines (If Applicable)

N/A

Contact for More Information

For questions, potential applicants may contact the City of Hayward Housing Division at (510) 583-4454 or Bay Area Community Services at (510) 850-6492.

List of Additional Information

Program summary: available here.

Press release: available here.

Program flyer in English: available here.

Program flyer in Spanish: available here.

Program flyer in Chinese: available here.


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