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Residential COVID-19 Relief Program

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1. Am I eligible for relief assistance even if I don’t have a City of Fairview utility account?: Yes, as long as your residence is served by Fairview utilities.

2. I live in a duplex or apartment complex and my landlord pays the utilities – am I eligible?: Yes. We encourage you to apply. Any relief granted will be in the form of a check to be used to assist in paying your rent.

3. I’m a landlord with a property in Fairview. I pay the utility service – am I eligible for relief?: Unfortunately, no, landlords are not eligible for relief. However, your tenants may apply and use the relief they receive toward their rent.

4. I have a home based business – am I eligible to receive relief under this program?: Yes, you may apply for residential relief on behalf of your home based business under the Residential Relief Program.

5. My spouse and I have both been negatively financially impacted by COVID-19 and have a Fairview utility account. Are we eligible for more than one relief payment?: No, in order to assist the largest number of residents, the program is limited to one relief payment per property (apartment complexes may receive multiple relief payments, but only one relief payment per unit).

6. I was unemployed due to COVID-19. The unemployment I’ve been receiving from the State of Oregon and Federal Programs exceeds what I would have brought home had I been working. Am I still eligible?: No, since your lost income has been made up via alternate programs, you are not currently eligible.

7. Is there a deadline for when I need to submit an application for this program?: Yes. This assistance programs ends December 18, 2020. The City Council may revisit and extend it. We encourage you to submit your application early as there are limited funds available and if the demand is high applications will be funded on a first-come, first-served basis.

8. Does my loss in income have to happen each month of a four month period?: No. The loss can happen any time during the period from March 16, 2020 to August 31, 2020.