Income Replacement
The County of Santa Clara has posted information about financial assistance for low-income residents. Destination: Home has raised more than $11 million from private and public sources, including a proposed $2 million contribution from the County, to provide direct financial assistance to those who are facing a documented loss of income because of COVID-19. Eligible residents must meet these three criteria to qualify for assistance:
1. Resident of Santa Clara County
2. Household gross income less than 80% of the average median income
A person qualifies as low income if they meet the following income requirements:
Size of Household Maximum Income
1 person $72,750
2 people $83,150
3 people $93,550
4 people $103,900
5 people $112,250
6 people $120,550
7 people $128,850
8 people $137,150
3. Documented loss of income related to COVID-19 impacts due to health, employment, or school/child care closures
Eligible households will receive up to a maximum of $4,000 of lost income per month. Assistance may be requested once per month for the duration of the public health emergency, as long as the household continues to experience an economic impact and funds are available. Residents can get more information or apply online at
https://sacredheartcs.org/covid19/. Residents can also call (408) 780-9134.
