Gilroy Offers Rental Assistance Program Amid Coronavirus

Gideon Rubin
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GILROY, CA — The City of Gilroy has partnered with the St. Joseph’s Family Center to provide a rental assistance program.

The Community Development Block Grant CARES Act funding will help very-low income tenants pay a portion of their rents to avoid eviction.

This program was developed in response to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s Statewide Covid-19 Tenant and Landlord Protection Legislation in an effort to protect the most vulnerable tenants.

Visit www.stjosephsgilroy.org to review the eligibility requirements and download the Homeless Prevention COVID-19 Rental Assistance Application and forms. The completed application, and all required documentation, can be sent through a link on the website. You can also pick up and drop off completed applications at:

  • St. Joseph’s Family Center

  • 7950 Church Street, Suite A Gilroy, CA 95020. Monday through Friday, 8:00 am – 2:00 pm

  • (408) 842-6662, ext. 22

Applications are due by 11:00am, Wednesday, September 30th, 2020. Applications should not be submitted until they are complete and in one combined document/packet.

Rental Assistance Flyer - English

Rental Assistance Application - English

Rental Assistance Flyer - Spanish

Rental Assistance Application - Spanish


This article originally appeared on the Gilroy Patch