Rental Assistance for Renters in Miami-Dade (REOPENED)

Get up to $3,000/month towards owed rent if you are unable to pay due to the pandemic.

When to apply:

As soon as possible. Applications will close on Friday, June 28th at 5 PM.

This program reopened Monday, June 14th. at 9 AM and closes on Friday, June 25th at 5 PM. It was previously open in March 2021. You can reapply if you have previously applied.

You should apply if you

Are a resident of Miami-Dade County and unable to pay your full rent because of the pandemic.

Do NOT live within the City of Miami or Hialeah. There are separate programs for residents of these cities.

Make less than the program income limits. Click here and select the size of your household to view income limits.

If you previously applied, you can apply again and can receive more help as long as it does not duplicate assistance you have already received. If you were denied, you can apply again.

How to get started

1

Click here to complete the online application.

2

For paper applications, please visit one of the library locations listed under Helpful Tips to pick up or drop off the application.

3

After you complete the application, a case manager will email you asking for copies of the documents they will need. 

4

If approved, they will contact your landlord and your rent will be paid directly to them.

Information you’ll need to provide

After applying, a case manager will contact you to help you submit the following:

  • A way to show that you’ve lost income. This could be something like a letter from your job or bank statements.
  • Your current lease that shows the address of your home, amount of your lease, and signatures of both the renter and the landlord. If you do not have an executed lease, your case manager will assist you.
  • Photo ID like a driver’s license or passport for everyone in the household. You do not have to provide a social security number if you do not have one.
  • Proof of your current income.

Next, your landlord will be contacted to provide the following:

  • W9 form to receive the payment.
  • An agreement that the county will provide funds.

Helpful tips

  • Apply online (if possible). It is recommended that you apply online if you are able to, however, application that are dropped off in person will still be processed at the same time as online applications.
  • Households can receive up to 12 months of back rent and an additional 3 months of future rent.
  • Landlords can also reach out on behalf of their tenants. Landlords are encouraged to contact the program at LandlordsERAP@miamidade.gov or call (786) 688-2440 to refer tenants who are behind on rent.
  • Undocumented individuals and families are able to apply. You do not have to provide proof of citizenship.

Locations for paper applications:

  • Victory Homes, 520 NW 75 Street, Miami, FL 33150 (Northern Miami-Dade County)
  • Homestead Gardens, 1542 SW 4 Street, Homestead, FL 33030 (Southern Miami-Dade County‍

Paper application must be dropped off at one of the two locations above. They will not be accepted via email.

About this program

Provided by: Miami-Dade County

If you have questions, you can speak with a program representative at:

FAQs: English - Español - Kreyol

Sample Application: English - Español - Kreyol

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