Job Retention Eligibility Requirements

The Business Must:

• Be physically located in the City of Lakewood
• Be in good standing with the City of Lakewood (i.e. no tax delinquencies)
• Have been established prior to March 22, 2020
• Employ fifty or fewer payroll employees (1099/contract employees are not eligible)
• Rent or own a retail or commercial space (home based businesses are not eligible)
• Provide financial documentation (See required documentation)
• Have a DUNS number (Link https://fedgov.dnb.com/webform/index.jsp) or call Dun and Bradstreet at 1-866-705-5711 and let them know you are requesting  a DUNS number in order to apply for a federally funded program.

The Business Owner Must:

• Commit to retaining at least one (1) FTE equivalent position meeting HUD’s income requirements
• Have been current with rent or mortgage prior to April 1, 2020
• Provide certified payroll sheets for all business employees (April 1^st forward)