Gilbert, Ariz.  - Gilbert residents experiencing financial hardship due to COVID-19 may be eligible for Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA).

Last month, the Gilbert Town Council voted to approve the acceptance of $7.7M in funds through the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, a federal COVID-19 relief bill for ERA services in Gilbert. These funds must be utilized by December 31, 2021.

Qualifying households may receive up to 15 months of rental and utility assistance payments for past due, owed, or future months. Utility assistance is available for electric, gas, water, sewer, and trash utilities.

Gilbert residents can apply for assistance through the following nonprofit organizations: AZCEND and Save the Family. 

Eligibility criteria and more information about Maricopa County's Emergency Rental Assistance can be found on Gilbert's rent and utility assistance page.