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RAFT (Residential Assistance for Families in Transition)

Agency: Berkshire County Regional Housing Authority

Residential Assistance for Families in Transition (RAFT) provides short-term, flexible financial assistance to low-income families who are homeless or at risk of being displaced or forced to leave their homes due to COVID-19 employment loss.

Both the RAFT and the Emergency Rental & Mortgage Assistance (ERMA) programs can provide eligible households with financial aid to help keep their housing, obtain new housing, or otherwise avoid becoming homeless, regardless of source of income or lack of income. Funds can be used for:
- Rental or mortgage arrearages
- Short-term rental stipends
- First & last month’s rent
- Security deposits
For more information contact the The Berkshire County Regional Housing Authority Housing Consumer Education Center at (413) 443-7138 or visit the Berkshire Housing Services website for the RAFT / ERMA applications (in numerous languages) at: www.berkshirehousing.com/raft-applications-in-other-languages/
Contact Information:

Physical Address:

1 Fenn St.

Pittsfield, MA 01201

Berkshire Housing Services:

(413) 499-1630

Fax:

(413) 443-8137

Toll-Free:

(800) 248-9002

Business Line:

(413) 443-7138

Website:
www.berkshirehousing.com/raft-applications-in-other-languages/
Program Information:

Agency: Berkshire County Regional Housing Authority

Languages Offered:

Eligibility: Guidelines and income eligibility applies. RAFT is targeted to households up to 50%AMI while ERMA focuses on households between 50- 80% AMI.
Area(s) Served:

Berkshire County

See Also:
- At Risk/Homeless Housing Related Assistance Programs
- Homelessness Prevention Programs
- Housing Expense Assistance
- At Risk for Homelessness
- Housing Issues

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RAFT (Residential Assistance for Families in Transition)

Agency: Berkshire County Regional Housing Authority

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