AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) - Augusta Housing & Community Development is encouraging residents to apply for their Emergency Rental Assistance Program.

This program helps people who live in Richmond County with their rent, utility and housing-related payments.

They started this intake at May Park on Wednesday afternoon and have seen huge lines.

I spoke with District 1 Commissioner Jordan Johnson who tells me they have seen the need for assistance go up now more than ever.

“The economy is tough; everything is going up except people’s wages and folks are having issues with that. The need for affordable housing continues to rise in the city of Augusta, the cost of rent is escalating and so people need help and I think if the city has the ability to help then we should,” Johnson said.

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