CDBG-CV Residential Assistance Program

This program is designed to assist eligible residents who have experienced a financial hardship directly or indirectly related to COVID-19. Assistance may be available for housing-related past due expenses, subject to funding availability and program guidelines.

The program offers a one-time grant of up to $8,000 to cover past due Rent, Mortgage, and/or Utility bills.

Payments are made directly to service providers, including landlords, mortgage lenders, homeowner associations (HOAs), or utility companies.

Program Overview

To be considered, applicants must:

  • Demonstrate they experienced a COVID-19–related hardship (such as loss of income, reduction in work hours, business impact, or other financial effects resulting from the pandemic)
  • Meet applicable income, expenses, Miramar Residency, and property status eligibility requirements as outlined below. 

Income requirements

Household gross annual income must not exceed 80% of the area median income (AMI) for household size, per the below income chart:

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Eligible Expenses

  • Utility Bills (Light or Water)
  • Mortgage (including homeowner’s insurance, property taxes, HOA fees)
  • Rent 

Property Requirements

Resident and Property address must be in the City of Miramar, the applicant’s principal residence, not under foreclosure, Lis Pendens, or listed for short sale.

Click here for an application form: CDBG-CV-Residential-Assistance-Program-Application-Fillable.pdf(PDF, 643KB)

To submit applications or for further information, please email the Housing Division at housing@miramarfl.gov.

 

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