Description: Assists with basic necessities to low-income Yolo County residents facing a short-term hardship.Aid includes: Eviction Prevention3-day pay or quit or some type of eviction notice is required. Assist with the payment for one month's rent or up to $1,000 to prevent eviction.If amount required to revoke the eviction notice is greater than $1,000, recipients must show proof of funds to pay the remaining balance that STEAC cannot assist withResidents can receive eviction prevention rental assistance once a year (full 12 months)First Month's RentProvides assistance for one month's rent up to $1,000 to help pay for first month's rent or deposit for long-term housingResidents can receive first month's rental assistance every two yearsBill Pay / UtilitiesIf seeking assistance with a PG&E bill, your most recent bill must have a 48-hour, 15-day, or shut-off notice alert in order to assistAssistance up to $250 is given to prevent utilities from being turned off or to have them restoredAssistance available to pay for a bill or approved expense such as: water, or gas payment, medical expenses, car repairs, funeral expenses, and more as approved by staffResidents can receive utilities asstance once a year (full 12 months) Clothing for job interviews and everyday wear Job training Legal documents - Driver's licenses/ ID cards, birth certificates, notary services, and more.The frequency of service eligibility varies by service. Call STEAC for more specific information.List of partner agencies closes to you here.Does not provide motel vouchers.
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9 am - noon, 1 pm - 4 pm
Eligibility: Must be a Yolo County resident and meet low-income requirements (2024 Federal Poverty Guidelines). Hardship must be short-term.Income-Based Eligibility Guidelines:Household size of 1: monthly income of $2,121; annual income of $25,450; rent not to exceed* $1,697Household size of 2: monthly income of $2,408; annual income of $28,900; rent not to exceed* $1,927Household size of 3: monthly income of $2,897; annual income of $34,766; rent not to exceed* $2,318Household size of 4: monthly income of $3,480; annual income of $41,760; rent not to exceed* $2,784Household size of 5: monthly income of $4,063; annual income of $48,754; rent not to exceed* $3,250Household size of 6: monthly income of $4,646; annual income of $55,748; rent not to exceed* $3,717Household size of 7: monthly income of $5,229; annual income of $62,742; rent not to exceed* $4,183Household size of 8: monthly income of $5,811; annual income of $69,736; rent not to exceed* $4,649*80% of monthly income.
Requirements: ID and income verification; other documents may be required based on type of assistance being requested.
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