Help is available if:
Hay ayuda disponible si:
You are a Polk County resident who is experiencing a loss or reduction of income, loss of employment, or health-related issues due to COVID-19.
Tú o alguien que vive en tu casa estan pasando dificultades financieras debido a COVID-19.
You are currently delinquent on rent or utility payments.
Tu estas pasando inestabilidad de alojamiento o puede perder su casa.
You meet local income thresholds. Current gross household income is below 80% of the area median income based on household size.
Y cumple con los umbrales de ingresos locales.
Assisting Polk County residents with payments of up to 12 months of delinquent rent and utilities payments, up to $12,000. In addition, qualified Polk County residents can get up to 3 months of future rent.
Documents Needed to Apply for Assistance:
- Florida Driver's License for applicant and co-applicant
- Documented income hardship (qualify for unemployment benefits or significant reduction income or increase in expenses due to COVID-19)
- Delinquent statement for rent and utilities
- Current lease or rental statement in applicant’s/co-applicant’s name
- Most recent paystub, unemployment letter, or 2021 Tax Returns
- W-9 form from your landlord or property manager
Household Monthly Annual
1 $3,333 $40,000
2 $3,813 $45,760
3 $4,286 $51,440
4 $4,760 $57,120
5 $5,146 $61,760
6 $5,526 $66,320
7 $5,906 $70,880
8 $6,286 $75,440
Contact Us
Call Monday- Friday 8:30 am-5:00 pm
for Rental & Utility Assistance
Florida Rural Legal Services will see if you qualify.
Phone Number: (863) 904-4800
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