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Dan Brennan / MaineHousing

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Dan Brennan / MaineHousing

Dan Brennan , Director MaineHousing  speaks to The WGAN Morning news, on The Emergency Rental Assistance program as the second round of funding comes to the state.  Congress appropriated $25 billion for rental assistance as part of the coronavirus relief package passed in December, $200 million of which is coming to Maine. Tenants will have to fill out an application to qualify and the funds will be distributed by Maine’s community action agencies. Get all the information along with FAQ’s and apply online at at mainehousing.org/covidrent

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