CDBG Coronavirus Response Supplement (CDBG-CV)

CDBG-CV Subsistence Payment Program

The State CDBG Program recently issued guidance on requirements for the Subsistence Payment Program Guidelines. Guidelines identify the method by which applications will be taken and processed, as well as how eligibility is determined, what documents are required to determine eligibility, what forms of assistance will be provided, the limit of that assistance, fair marketing strategies, and recordkeeping requirements.

The Subsistence Program guidelines identify the following:

• Applications will be processed on a first come, first served basis.
• Efforts for nondiscrimination and inclusion.
• Outreach and marketing.
• Only households with income under 80% of median income for the household size are eligible.
• Household must reside within the City limits of Livingston.
• Household must have been impacted by COVID-19.
• Household must be at risk of eviction or utility shut off.
• A maximum of $5,000 will be provided for mortgage/rent and/or utilities (electric, gas, water, sewer, trash, and broadband).
• Assistance for a maximum of 6 months to cover past due and current expenses.
• Applicant may not have received other assistance for the same purpose from any other source.
• Reporting and invoicing requirements.

The program flyers, application, and guidelines are available in the supporting documents below.