Reimagining Subsidy Distribution
Join our limited access pilot program to discover how our need-based subsidy distribution model delivers greater value to your organization and the families you serve compared to traditional methods
Participant Experience
This is an overview of how the Rent Rewards software works from the perspective of the tenant participant user.
Integration is Simple & Seamless!
Budget Dashboard Overview
This video is a brief overview of how our Rent Rewards budget dashboard works for your organization. We’ve made subsidy budget allocation easy and flexible to track and make adjustments as needed!
Reward Settings Overview
This overview shows you how to adjust the subsidy reward percentages for various cost of living expenses. This enables you to set up custom subsidies for your participants with our unique expense-based subsidy distribution model!
Tenant Dashboard Overview
Our Rent Rewards tenant dashboards provide case managers with unprecedented levels of insights and data on your participants, helping you easily manage their financial health and help them reach self-sufficiency faster!
General Pilot Program Guidelines
Guidelines can be customized for your organization.
• We track enrolled participants' household and financial data for 12 or more months and provide you with free access to our Case Manager data portal.
• Families receive monthly rent credits tied directly to verified cost-of-living purchases such as groceries, fuel, childcare, healthcare, utilities, education, etc.
• Credits are performance-based and applied in real time through our Rent Rewards platform.
• We encourage participant enrollment in a Savings Match Program for households that build consistent savings, plus bonuses for credit score improvements. (*Savings match funds to be provided by United Way.)
Participant Eligibility
Eligibility criteria can be customized for your organization.
• Household earnings between 60–80% of Area Median Income (AMI).
• At least one legal guardian of a minor child under 18.
• A 12-month checking account history with direct deposit.
• An active savings account or willingness to open one.
• Willingness to securely link financial accounts for tracking.
• Not currently receiving other housing subsidies.
• Commitment to baseline and follow-up surveys, assessments, and credit pulls.
Data Analysis and Evaluation
• Quantitative data: rent burden, income, credit score, savings levels, and verified spending trends.
• Qualitative data: participant surveys, case manager check-ins, and interviews that capture lived experience and feedback.
• Outcome measures include reduced rent burden, improved credit, increased savings, fewer late rent payments, and positive steps toward financial independence such as education enrollment, entrepreneurship, or investment.
Program Timeline
• Months 1–3: Participant enrollment, baseline assessments, and setup.
• Months 4–15: Monthly rent credits, savings matches, continuous data collection and reporting.
• Months 16–18: Final assessments, exit interviews, and comprehensive reporting.
Join our Pilot Program
FREE Enrollment for Nonprofits
Enrollment is free and simple, with immediate benefits for your families and long-term value for your organization. By integrating real-time rent relief tied to everyday expenses, the program promotes housing stability while giving you data-driven results to support fundraising, strengthen budgets, and showcase sustainable impact.
Schedule a call with us today to take the next steps towards learning more about this exciting opportunity!
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