Safe Harbor Housing Program

Safe Harbor Housing Program

Eviction diversion initiative for tenants and landlords

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The Safe Harbor program, funded with Federal CARES Act dollars, has concluded. 

However, assistance is now available through Rent Relief RI, run by Rhode Island Housing. If you are a renter or a landlord, you can visit their site to apply for relief with rent or utility payments.

Visit the Rent Relief RI website.

Updated 8/4/21

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