UNM Emergency Rental Assistance Program

We worked with our partners at the UNM Health Sciences Center Community Health Workers Initiative to evaluate the first year of the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP). This program provided financial assistance for rent and utilities within the Albuquerque area for residents who experienced financial hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Our evaluation explored the strengths and opportunities of the implementation of ERAP and provided key recommendations for state and federal funders when planning housing initiatives.