05/16/2021
An important message from Consumers Energy
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When it's been rough, you can count on us for a helping hand.
It’s been a difficult year, and many Michiganders are struggling to pay rent and other bills. If this is the case in your rental community, we want you to know help is here — for you, and your tenants.
COVID Emergency Rental Assistance (CERA) is a new program available to help tenants facing pandemic-related hardships avoid eviction while also ensuring landlords can recoup owed rent.
Funds are offered and administered through the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s network of nonprofit agencies. You or your tenants can apply directly online at Michigan.gov/cera or by encouraging your tenants to reach out to 2-1-1.
Who is Eligible?
CERA serves renter households that have incomes less than 80% of Area Median Income (AMI)* who meet the following conditions:
Individual(s) in the household has qualified for unemployment benefits or has experienced a reduction in household income, incurred significant costs, or has experienced other financial hardship due directly or indirectly to the coronavirus outbreak; and
Individual(s) in the household can demonstrate a risk of experiencing homelessness or housing instability evidenced by a past due utility or rent notice.
Assistance is readily available for those who need it. As we weather this difficult year together, we encourage you to work with your tenants to help keep them in their homes.
*To see income limits by county and to apply for assistance today, visit Michigan.gov/cera.
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