The Mid-Columbia Community Action Council and Mid-Columbia Housing Authority say they have received an additional $100,000 from Oregon Housing and Community Services through its Coronavirus Relief Fund to assist area households in keeping up with their rent payments.  The agencies have collaborated to get nearly $900,000 in rental assistance out to households in the region during the pandemic.  The COVID Rent Relief Program provides rental assistance to households who are at or below 80% of the Area Median Income and have experienced a loss of income, compromised health conditions, have been diagnosed or exposed to COVID-19, or at risk of losing housing as a result of public health measures.  Funds are available through December 30 and are available on a first come, first serve basis.  For more information or to apply for the COVID Rent Relief Program, contact Mid-Columbia Housing Authority at 541-296-5462.