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– For Residents Affected by COVID-19–
Today, the Miami Beach Mayor & Commission unanimously approved the creation of a rent relief fund for qualifying residents adversely impacted by COVID-19. A total of $549,111.54 will be available through state and federal funds for those residents who have fallen behind in payments as a result of job loss.
“We understand the economic hardship faced by so many residents who have been furloughed or laid off because of COVID-19,” said Mayor Dan Gelber. “Many are facing anxiety and worry for the first time in their lives about whether or not they can feed and house their families. We are committed to doing all that we can to allay these fears and help our residents.”
The city will be harnessing resources from three entitlement programs: Community Development Block Grant Program & CARES Act CDBG-CV, HOME Investment Partnership Program, and State Housing Initiative Partnership (SHIP).
Starting Monday, May 18, 2020, interested residents should call the Office of Housing and Community Services to schedule an appointment at 305.673.7491. Staff will inform callers of the required documentation to bring to the appointment. Once staff has a complete application with all required documentation, the application will be reviewed for eligibility. Applicants will be provided with correspondence to provide to their respective landlord that an application for rent assistance has been filed with the City of Miami Beach. Once the file is approved, a check will be mailed to the landlord within 7-10 business days.
The City will provide assistance to households earning no more than 80% AMI until funds are exhausted. Below are details on each program, including eligibility requirements. Click here for a checklist of documents needed to apply for tenant-based rental assistance.
For the latest information related to COVID-19 in the City of Miami Beach, visit www.miamibeachfl.gov/coronavirus.
