Roseville EDA authorizes Neighborhood House to administer emergency rental assistance program

The Roseville Economic Development Authority unanimously authorized a professional‑services agreement with Neighborhood House on April 13 to administer a new emergency rental assistance program funded with a $132,000 allocation.

Jeanne Kelsey, the city's housing and economic development program manager, said the proposal budgets $60,000 a year for rental assistance over two years and a 10% administration fee (about $12,000) to Neighborhood House. Eligibility would be limited to Roseville residents with past‑due rent who meet income requirements at or below 50% of area median income (AMI); staff noted the lookback period for proving loss of income is currently written as 30 days but could be adjusted to 60 or 90 days if the board preferred.

Kelsey said the 50% AMI recommendation reflects local needs and the limited funding available; the CAT team reviewed the income spectrum and supported the choice. "The last thing we want in Roseville is people getting evicted out of the house," Council member Graf said in support of the motion. Member Bauer asked that staff provide periodic updates on program utilization, suggesting bi‑monthly reports to the board.

Member Graf moved to authorize the president and executive director to execute the Neighborhood House agreement; the motion was seconded and passed unanimously. Staff said the goal is to begin accepting applications on May 1. The board thanked the Neighborhood House representative for partnering to implement the program.

Key program details in the packet: a $132,000 budget allocation (approximately $120,000 for assistance and $12,000 for administration), eligibility limited to Roseville residents with past‑due rent, targeting households at or below 50% AMI, verification of loss of income or 30 days of no income, and a projected program launch May 1.