Emergency Rental Assistance and Rental Security Deposit — Williston/Dickinson (CAPND)

Fact (page-stated): CAP's Emergency Services for the Williston/Dickinson region include Rental Assistance — 'Limited assistance is available for monthly rent on an emergency basis. CAP does not provide permanent and on-going assistance for rent. We may help with one month's back rent to help prevent eviction or a first-month's rent to assist individuals into a permanent housing. Availability of this service depends on availability of funds.' Fact: Rental Security Deposits are available to income-qualified individuals, but potential renters must not have signed a lease or moved in before completing the application with CAP; deposits are limited to one per household per lifetime; the rent must not exceed 30 percent of household income; and the property must pass an agency inspection. Fact: the page notes CAP programs have 'various income guidelines, restrictions and limited funding.' Inference: assistance is discretionary and fund-dependent rather than an entitlement.