AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Augusta Department of Housing and Community Development is no longer accepting emergency rental assistance applications, we learned on Friday.

Leaders say that due to the high level of demand, they are closing applications online and in-person at the Community Development Department.

Bon Air, Richmond Summit, Maxwell House apartments put on warning

City leaders were threatening to revoke business licenses for three low-income apartment complexes.

The funds were made available to Augustans facing an emergency over eviction or utility costs through the Emergency Rental Assistance Program.

When the application opened, leaders said funding was limited and would be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.

For more information, visit www.augustaga.gov/ER

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