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Forsyth County offers rent, utility relief for residents impacted by COVID-19

Forsyth County residents impacted by COVID-19 may be eligible for the rent and utility relief program available beginning March 8.
Forsyth County residents impacted by COVID-19 may be eligible for the rent and utility relief program available beginning March 8.
By Juanita Love for the AJC
March 5, 2021

The Forsyth County Rent & Utility Relief Program has been established to provide short-term assistance for renters that can document income loss due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The funding is made available through a grant from the U.S. Department of Treasury and will be available beginning Monday, March 8.

Forsyth County will provide rent and utility assistance for qualifying households.

United Way of Forsyth County, 240 Elm St., (770) 781-4110, email: erap@unitedwayforsyth.com

The Place of Forsyth County, Inc., 2550 The Place Circle, (770) 887-1098, email: Info@theplaceofforsyth.org

A Forsyth County call center will also available, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. on weekdays, by calling (678) 273-2972 to connect residents to partner organizations for application processing and to provide additional information.

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