FAQs
What are the types of assistance offered by the REALTOR® Housing Relief Assistance Program? CloseOpen
- Mortgage Payment Assistance (primary residence)
- Rental Expense (alternate housing due to displacement)
- Hotel Reimbursement (temporary housing due to displacement)
The grant funds do not cover loss of income, business, other expenses including second mortgages (home equity lines or loans), clothing, food, appliances, equipment, vehicle purchase, rental or repair and or mileage are ineligible for reimbursement under this program.
Do I have to submit photos of the damages, receipts of the items I purchased to replace parts of my house, and homeowners insurance claims to bolster my application submission? CloseOpen
You are required to submit one of the following listed below to Show Proof of Damage to your Primary Residence. It is your choice if you wish to submit more than one of the requirements being asked.
a. Photos of Damagesb. Insurance Estimate
c. Copies of Written Claims, Settlement Proceeds or Claim Status Reports
d. Copies of Repair Estimates from Contractors
I am not a US citizen but maintains a Legal Permanent Residence status with Green Card through my family. Am I eligible to apply for the Housing Relief Assistance? CloseOpen
Yes, you are eligible and will fall under the eligibility as “legally admitted for residence in the United States”..
I am a not a US Citizen or a US Legal Permanent Resident, can I still apply? CloseOpen
Recipient must be a full-time resident and U.S. citizen or legally admitted for residence in the United States.
Do I have to show proof of income? CloseOpen
No, there is no need to show proof of income.
Is this Housing Relief Assistance for couples or family with children only? CloseOpen
It would not matter if the applicant is single, a couple or family, considering that you meet the eligibility requirement, and you are either a homeowner or renter that provide proof by submitting a mortgage statement, lease agreement or hotel receipts, you can apply.
How many individuals can apply within the same household? CloseOpen
The application and awarding of the grant, is determined per household and based on the homeowner as evidenced on the mortgage statement or renter as indicated on the lease agreement. One application per household.
I previously applied for and received government assistance as a result of Typhoon Mawar, can I still be eligible to apply for this grant? CloseOpen
Yes, you are eligible to still apply for this grant.
Other assistance as it relates to Typhoon Mawar, if received, is not a cause for disqualification of application for the REALTOR® Housing Relief Assistance.
How long will it take to get my grant check? CloseOpen
There will be a 4 to 6 week timeframe from the date of the application submission, for the notice to given to the applicant, which will be via phone call or email, as indicated on the application.
I submitted my application by email but I was unable to sign it electronically; however, I typed my name and clicked the “YES” box on the declaration acknowledgement. Is this sufficient? CloseOpen
Yes, this would be sufficient for all applications submitted only electronically by email.