Orange County’s Emergency Rental Assistance program, which morphed from the Eviction Diversion Program at the end of February, will disburse $33.4 million in federal funds to help eligible tenants stay in their homes during the pandemic.

Funds from the income-based program are paid directly to landlords for renters who can document that their shortfall is related to Covid-19. Individuals who are even a month behind in rent may qualify.