Albemarle County residents experiencing lost wages or earning ability as a result of reduced hours or loss of employment due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic can apply for funds for:
- Rent/mortgage assistance
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Utility payments for electricity, gas, and water
To learn more and request assistance, call the Emergency Fund hotline voicemail box:
- For English – dial 434-326-0950, Monday-Friday, 9 am - 5 pm
- Para Español - marque 434-373-0930, 9 am a 5 pm, de lunes a viernes
- Other languages available upon request
Calls to the hotline voicemail box will be returned within 2 - 3 weeks, due to high call volume. When expecting a return call, please answer your phone, even if it is from an Unknown caller, in order to receive efficient service. Operators will only call twice.
Residents must demonstrate a valid County address and the request for funds can be for rent, mortgage, or specified utilities to loss of income. Applicants will be required to submit documentation of loss of income.
Albemarle County already committed over $2 million to support a previous relief program using CARES Coronavirus Relief Funding received through an allocation from the Commonwealth of Virginia. This relaunching of the Emergency Financial Assistance program will utilize funds from the American Rescue Plan Act, resulting in additional $800,000 available to help residents facing financial hardship due to COVID-19.
Approved payments will be dispersed directly to the landlord/mortgage/utility company.
This program is facilitated through/by partnership with United Way of Greater Charlottesville and the City of Charlottesville.
