CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – Renters struggling to pay their rent or utilities because of lost income during the COVID-19 pandemic can apply starting Monday for help with their bills.
The COVID-19 Rent Relief Act of 2020 provides funds for this, and it’s being administered by the Tennessee Housing Development Agency. THDA’s Rent Relief Call Center is live via phone and online and available for questions about the program, eligibility and documentation, according to a City of Clarksville news release.
The number to call is 844-500-1112, and the center’s hours are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Or visit the COVID-19 Rent Relief program page online at
https://thda.org/help-for-renters-section-8/covidrentrelief.
The THDA COVID-19 Rent Relief application portal will go live on Monday, March 1, at 8 a.m. Information on how to apply is available at the call center and website. THDA may be reached at 615-815-2200 or at thda.org.