For Northeast Richland residents, the end of the planning process for the Sandhills community is in sight.

Richland County will begin accepting applications – by phone and online – at 8:30 a.m. Monday, April 5, for its Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) to help eligible residents pay rent and utility bills.

A virtual public hearing Tuesday, March 30 will focus on Richland County’s Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER), an end-of-year account that gives information on federal funding to address the needs of low-to-moderate-income residents.

Richland County is asking residents to help identify concerns in their neighborhood by completing a brief survey.

In response to an increase in litter and illegal dumping in the area during the COVID-19 pandemic, Richland County is launching an anti-litter messaging campaign to encourage residents to engage in efforts to help beautify their communities.