Oh, what a time to be alive! The grand City of Richmond, Virginia, in a grand gesture of generosity, has decided to sprinkle a bit of financial fairy dust on its residents. Yes, you read that right—$3.9 million in grants are up for grabs, and all you need to do is show up, and, well, *pray* you’re among the lucky first to get their hands on it. 😜
Each applicant, upon *graciously* being selected, will receive a one-time housing grant of $1,200 through the RVA Stay Gap Grant Program. And no, this isn’t a dream or an overambitious plan—this is *real money* that the city has set aside for you. The total amount of this miraculous gift? A jaw-dropping $3.9 million. That’s right, folks—$3.9 million! 🎉
But wait, there’s a catch (because of course, there is). The grant will be awarded on a “first come, first serve” basis, so you better get in line and maybe set an alarm clock or two. The first to apply will win the golden ticket, while the rest… well, they’ll be left clutching their dreams of financial freedom. 🙃
Here’s the fine print—because you know there always is some:
- To qualify, you must be a proud resident of the City of Richmond. Sorry, Richmond tourists, this one’s not for you.
- Your annual housing costs must be a hefty 30% or more of your total household income. So if you’re living in a penthouse, this might not be your lucky day.
- Only the bottom 80% of income earners can apply, and if you’re already receiving other forms of housing assistance from the city, well, you’re out of luck. Better luck next time!
Now, let’s talk logistics. If you’re renting, you’ll need to show that you have a current lease—yes, your landlord might have to sign off on this cash bonanza. And if you’re a homeowner, your mortgage should be in your name, just to keep things nice and official.
For renters, the full $1,200 will be handed directly to your landlord. So, get ready to pass that cash straight to your landlady (because who doesn’t love more rent payments? 😏). For homeowners, the grant will first tackle your real estate taxes, with any remaining balance being sent to you in a check. You know, just to make sure you don’t run off with *all* of it. 💸
The application deadline is December 31st, which gives you plenty of time to procrastinate, right? Don’t worry; you’ll know whether you’ve made the cut within eight weeks—enough time for you to make plans with your new-found riches (or to grumble if it doesn’t work out). 🎅
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2025-06-08 20:02