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Arkansas Rent Relief Program

Rent and utility relief is here: The Arkansas Department of Human Services launched the Arkansas Rent Relief Program and is accepting applications for eligible Arkansans who need help paying past rent, future rent and utilities. Apply today at ar.gov/rentrelief! One-on-one support is available through community partners if you need help filling out or submitting an application.

There are $173 million in federal funding available through this program. Up to 15 months of rent and utilities may be covered between April 1, 2020 and December 31, 2021. Up to three months of future rent can be applied for at once. Utilities may include gas, water, sewage, and electricity.