Augusta residents encouraged to apply for the Emergency Rental Assistance Program

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – Augusta Housing & Community Development is encouraging residents to apply for their Emergency Rental Assistance Program.

ALSO ON WJBF: Emergency rental, utility assistance available for Augusta-Richmond County residents

This program helps people who live in Richmond County with their rent, utility and housing-related payments.

They started this intake at May Park on Wednesday afternoon and have seen huge lines.

I spoke with District 1 Commissioner Jordan Johnson who tells me they have seen the need for assistance go up now more than ever…

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