County of Johnston issued the following announcement on Sep 18.
A reminder for residents of Johnston County who have fallen behind on rent or utility payments because of economic factors caused by COVID-19. You can now apply for financial relief through the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) using our online portal.
More than $11 million remains available to eligible Johnston County tenants through ERAP, which launched earlier this year as part of federal economic recovery legislation.
To apply for ERAP assistance in Johnston County, tenants and landlords should submit an application online at https://www.rentrelief.com/johnstoncounty/.
Staff are available to process applications received online shortly after submission. Assistance is also available by calling 844-243-7081, Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m.
Landlords are encouraged to work with their tenants to secure this assistance, and landlords can apply for ERAP assistance on behalf of eligible Johnston County households and receive payments directly upon approval of the application to cover the household’s past-due rent
Original source can be found here.
Source: County of Johnston
