Gwinnett County Government announced Tuesday plans to soon close out its emergency rental assistance program known as Project RESET 2.0.
In a press release, the county said the program would close as soon as the county reaches its full commitment.
Gwinnett County was tasked with spending over $55 million from the federal Emergency Rental Assistance Program in April 2021 with the goal of helping those impacted by the pandemic.
The county then received an additional $39.9 million to support its Project RESET 2.0 emergency rental and utility assistance program after being recognized by the U.S. Treasury as a top performer.
"To date, Gwinnett has processed nearly $79.3 million in financial assistance for 6,909 households ensuring that 17,164 individuals in Gwinnett County did not have to face an eviction or utility disconnection," the press release reads.
Applications for the program can be found here. However, commitment levels from applications the county has already received have led the county to close the applicant portal for new applicants on Nov. 8, and on Nov. 15 for recertifications.
Gwinnett County residents in need of assistance after the portal closes are encouraged to seek assistance from the Georgia Rental Assistance Program or from local agencies.
Those experiencing an urgent need are asked to contact Gwinnett County's OneStop 4 Help team by phone at (770) 822-8850, or by completing a Assistance Request Form.
