Rent and Utility Assistance for Renters in the City of Miami

Get assistance towards rent that is due and utility bills if you are struggling to pay.

When to apply:

Immediately. This program closes on April 30th.

This program closed on April 30th and is no longer accepting applications.

You should apply if you

Are a resident of the City of Miami. You do not have to be a US Citizen to apply. 

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

Qualify for unemployment, have lost income, or experienced financial hardship due to the pandemic.

Preference will be given to households that have experienced unemployment for 90 days prior to applying or have lower income. Click here and select the size of your household to view income limits.

How to get started

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This program is currently closed.

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Information you’ll need to provide

  • A way to show that you’ve lost income. This could be something like a letter from your job or bank statements.
  • Photo ID like a driver’s license or passport for everyone in the household.
  • Proof that you don’t make more than the income limits. This could be something like recent pay stubs or last year’s taxes.
  • Proof of late rent payments. These could be late notices, eviction notice, or a letter from your landlord.

Helpful tips

  • Not sure if you live within the City of Miami? Put your address in this tool and review the Subdivision category on the left-hand side.
  • Funds received will be paid directly to your landlord.
  • Funds cannot exceed 12 months of assistance, however they can cover past due rent, utilities, and up to 3 months of future rent.
  • There is a cap of $2,000 per month, per household. Or up to $24,000 (total) if necessary.
  • Utility payments include water and sewer, power, gas, and/or home Internet costs.

About this program

‍Provided By: The City of Miami‍

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

‍Program Information: Emergency Rental Assistance Program

Sample Application:

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