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:

There is no deadline but funding is limited. You should apply as soon as possible.

It is recommended that you apply online.

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.

How to get started

1

Check to see that you live inside the City of Miami by clicking this link and searching your address. The folio number will start with 01 if you live within the city's boundaries.

2

Click here to complete the online application.

3

Paper applications can be downloaded and sent to one of the locations listed below in the Helpful Tips section.

4

OR paper applications can be picked up at one of the city's Neighborhood Service Centers.

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

  • 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 $3,000 per month, per household. Or up to $36,000 (total) if necessary.
  • Utility payments include water and sewer, power, gas, and/or home Internet costs.
  • If you are submitting a paper application, you can choose from the following options:

Via U.S. Postal MAIL:‍

CITY OF MIAMI, Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) Program

P.O. BOX # 013581, MIAMI, FL 33101

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Drop-off location:

14 NE 1st Avenue, 1st Floor Lobby (Drop Box), MIAMI, FL 33132

Drop-off Hours: 9 am to 4 pm

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 Applications: English - Spanish - Creole

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