City of Encinitas
COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance Program
Landlord Information
LANDLORDS
Have your tenants complete the CITY APPLICATION.
Assess the paint at your rental property if it was built before 1978 AND if you have a child that under the age of 6 is living with you. Is the paint in good condition or is the paint peeling and/or in an otherwise deteriorating condition?
Repair any LEAD PAINT HAZARDS.
LANDLORDS ARE EXPECTED TO PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:
A W-9 is required (upon application approval)..
Have your resident fill out the APPLICATION FOR ASSISTANCE on our website.
Sign CITY/LANDLORD AGREEMENT (provided by city staff upon applicant approval).
LANDLORD REQUIREMENTS
Must own and rent out property in the City of Encinitas,
Will waive and forgive past due penalties,
Will not increase rent during the time of Emergency Rental assistance.
The landlord must agree to the following:
Waive the right to collect late fees for delinquent rent for the months covered under the Governor's Executive Order and the term of assistance from the City.
Allow for the inspection of the rental for Lead Paint Hazards if the unit was built before 1978 and a child under the age of 6 lives in the unit.
Repair Lead Paint Hazards in order to receive assistance by stabilizing the areas by removing loose/peeling paint and painting over the same areas.