Government Support Resources During COVID-19
This page contains a summary of government support resources during COVID-19. You may access more detailed information and the full FAQ for each program by clicking on one of the links below.
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Government COVID-19 Support Resources Summary
FINANCES: Income relief from reduction in business or job loss
You can apply through your local lender of an SBA-approved lender in the lender match tool.
Also:
Small businesses that received a PPP loan last year, have fewer than 300 employees and can demonstrate at least a 25% reduction in gross receipts between comparable quarters in 2019 and 2020 are eligible for a second draw of PPP.
A Small Business Administration loan program that provides low interest, forgivable loans to small business owners.
You can apply through your local lender of an SBA-approved lender in the lender match tool.
Small businesses with fewer than 500 employees, self-employed individuals, and independent contractors.
Also:
Small businesses that received a PPP loan last year, have fewer than 300 employees and can demonstrate at least a 25% reduction in gross receipts between comparable quarters in 2019 and 2020 are eligible for a second draw of PPP.
March 31, 2021
A Small Business Administration loan program that provides emergency assistance to both small and large businesses, including forgivable grants of up to $10,000.
Small businesses that are located in a low-income community and can demonstrate more than 30% reduction in revenue during an 8-week period beginning on March 2, 2020 or later.
December 31, 2021
A temporary expansion of unemployment insurance benefits for previously ineligible populations, such as independent contractors.
Self-employed individuals, independent contractors, gig-workers, and W2 workers with social security numbers.
March 14, 2021
Joint federal and state-run programs that provide cash stipends to individuals who have become unemployed through no fault of their own.
Those who have exhausted their regular state benefits, or have lost their jobs for reasons arising from the pandemic but who are not normally eligible for unemployment insurance in their state.
March 14, 2021
Housing: Keeping families in their homes
Important to note that this is not a forgiveness of payments, just a postponement.
Consumers have the right to request a temporary postponement of mortgage payments for up to one year. No fees or additional interest is applied during the forbearance period.
Important to note that this is not a forgiveness of payments, only a postponement.
Anyone holding a federally-backed mortgage (FHA, VA, USDA, or Conventional).
June 30, 2021
Mortgage lenders are banned from beginning the foreclosure process on federally-backed mortgages due to non-payment for 60 days beginning March 18, 2020.
Anyone holding a federally-backed mortgage (FHA, VA, USDA, Conventional).
June 30, 2021
Tenants are protected under eviction moratoriums on a state by state basis.
State by state basis.
March 31, 2021
*CARES Act: The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, also known as the CARES Act, is a law intended to address the economic fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States
The information provided in the NAHREP COVID-19 Resource Center does not represent legal interpretation, guidance, or legal advice from NAHREP. While efforts have been made to ensure accuracy, this document does not bind NAHREP and does not create any rights, benefits, or defenses, substantive or procedural, that are enforceable by any party in any manner.