LTC 293-2023 Rent Utility Assistance and Mortgage Relief Programs UpdateDocuSign Envelope ID: 5F682781-7FA5-463C-8416-7065DFB25279
MIAMI BEACH
OF FICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
NO. LTC# LETTER TO COMMISSION
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
Honorable Mayor Dan Gelber and Members of the City Commission
Alina T. Hudak, City Manag~
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SUBJECT: Rent/ Utility Assistance and Mortgage Relief Programs Update
The purpose of this Letter to Commission ("LTC") is to notify the Mayor and City
Commission of the status of rental assistance and mortgage relief programs available to
City of Miami Beach residents.
City of Miami Beach CDBG-CV Rent/Utility/Mortgage Assistance
The Office of Housing and Community Services was notified by the Florida Department of
Economic Opportunity on February 27, 2023, that the City has been awarded $381,620 in
CDBG-CV funds. These funds will be used to provide financial assistance to qualifying
Miami Beach residents at risk of eviction or utility shut-off. The City's assistance will
include up to six (6) consecutive months of rent/mortgage and utilities payable to the
mortgage company, landlord or utility service, respectively, upon verification of eligibility
(80% Area Median Income (AMI)). All applicants must provide proof of lawful presence in
the United States, such as a permanent resident card, or U.S. passport.
Starting on Tuesday, June 27, 2023, at 9:00 am, the City will be accepting applications
for rent, mortgage and utility assistance for eligible Miami Beach households. Interested
residents can request an appointment by visiting https://apps.miamibeachfl.gov/housing
and once registered, they will receive a document checklist for their submission during
the appointment. Residents can also call 305-673-7491 to make an appointment.
The Administration will continue accepting applications while funding is available.
Miami-Dade County Emergency Rental Assistance Program
As of February 6, 2023, the Miami-Dade County Emergency Rental Assistance Program
(ERAP) continues to be paused due to demand exceeding available resources.
Miami-Dade County Mortgage Relief Program
The Mortgage Relief Program (MRP) provides assistance to eligible Miami-Dade County
homeowners who are experiencing hardship and struggling to pay their mortgage and/or
utility bills. Throughout the duration of the program, applicants can receive up to $1,500
per household towards late mortgage payments, late homeowner association (HOA) fees,
homeowner's insurance, and/or late utility assistance associated with their primary
residence.
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Median
$68,300
If you need additional information, please contact Alba Tarre, Department Director, at
305-673-7000 ext. 26175.
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