Delaware is going to spend $40 million to help residents who are struggling to pay rent or mortgages during the coronavirus pandemic.

Eligible renters and homeowners can get up to $5,000 in aid. The money would be paid directly to the property owner or mortgage servicer.

Gov. John Carney and the Delaware State Housing Authority announced Monday that the state is resurrecting the Delaware Housing Assistance Program to help people who are missing payments because they lost income due to the coronavirus pandemic.