NEW Homeowner Assistance Fund Rhode Island (HAF-RI) Program

The Homeowner Assistance Fund Rhode Island (HAF-RI) is a new federal program created to help eligible homeowner households who have fallen behind on their mortgages and other housing-related expenses as a result of COVID-19.

RIHousing is administering the HAF-RI program on behalf of the state of Rhode Island.  The HAF-RI program will help eligible Rhode Island homeowners remain in their homes by assisting with a range of housing-related expenses including:

• Mortgage arrearages
• Monthly mortgage payments
• Principal reduction
• Property taxes, homeowner association fees, and condominium association fees
• Payment assistance for utilities, flood or mortgage insurance, and other housing-related expenses if you receive assistance for one of the expenses listed above.

Individuals looking for more information, application assistance, or answers to frequently asked questions about the program should visit: www.HAF-RI.com