County extends rent and utility assistance application period

San Diego County's Emergency Rent and Utilities Assistance Program application period has been extended through Wednesday, March 31. The program prevents evictions and housing instability for low-income renters who have faced financial hardships due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

The county's ERAP serves renters countywide except those residing in the cities of San Diego and Chula Vista. The program is open to renters who have experienced financial hardship directly or indirectly related to COVID-19 or have qualified for unemployment during the pandemic.

Households must earn no more than 80...