{"id":39713,"date":"2021-02-23T13:50:05","date_gmt":"2021-02-23T11:50:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.propertyshark.com\/Real-Estate-Reports\/?p=39713"},"modified":"2025-04-10T14:40:13","modified_gmt":"2025-04-10T11:40:13","slug":"yardi-rent-relief","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.propertyshark.com\/Real-Estate-Reports\/2021\/02\/23\/yardi-rent-relief\/","title":{"rendered":"Yardi\u2019s Rental Assistance Software Offers Real Solutions for Governments & Renters"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has left households across the country struggling to pay bills and basic utilities. And, although the government stepped in with the $25 billion Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) program, there has been one big problem: how to best get the money to those who need it most.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Enter rental assistance software<\/a>. This solution offers a comprehensive, easy-to-follow method to apply for \u2014 and get \u2014 the funds that renters need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Specifically, the ERA provides funds directly to states, local governments, territories and Native American tribes, which then administer the funds to eligible households for up to 12 months of assistance. If necessary, renters may also be eligible for an additional three months of assistance, but only as funds are available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/span>How to Apply for Emergency Rental Assistance<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Two parties can apply for ERA: 1) a tenant or 2) a landlord on behalf of a tenant. Typically, the funds are paid directly to the landlord and\/or utility providers that are covered by the ERA. However, if a landlord decides not to participate in the program, then the funds can be paid directly to the tenant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/span>Rental Assistance Software Simplifies Distribution Process<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Rental assistance software \u2014 in particular, Rent Relief by Yardi \u2014 was created to help states, territories, local governments and Native American tribes streamline the process of dealing with applications, approvals, distribution and auditing. This cloud-based software is accessible, transparent and efficient \u2014 which helps those who need the funds get them more easily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/span>Rent Relief Takes Pressure Off Local Governments<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There\u2019s no question that state and local agencies are thrilled to help their citizens via the ERA. But, these are also the agencies that are already overburdened in these trying times. That\u2019s where Rent Relief comes in. It\u2019s rental assistance software that truly makes the process easy by allowing tenants to apply online for ERA funds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Then, they can then watch their application move through the process in real-time, so they always know what stage it is in. Plus, landlords can also use this rental assistance software on behalf of their tenants. The entire system makes it easier for local agencies to process these applications and get the funds to those who need them most.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/span>Additional Benefits with Yardi\u2019s Rent Relief<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Rent Relief is cloud-based and comes with a long list of benefits to users, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n