Grants for Rent and Utility Bills for Residents of Homestead

Get up to $1,500 to cover your rent and utility bills if you live in the Homestead CRA area.

When to apply:

Immediately, this program is first come first served until funds run out.

You should apply if you

Have lived in Homestead CRA Area for at least one year.

Are a US citizen, permanent resident, or have been granted legal status.

Were not behind on your rent or utilities before March 2020 and no member of your household is self-employed.

Make less than the program income limits and do not have savings or other ways of paying your rent and utilities.

How to get started

1

Use this link to figure out if you live in the area covered by this program.

2

Fill out this online application or print a copy here.

3

Have your landlord complete the pages that are for the landlord.

4

Submit or mail in the complete application and you’ll hear back about whether your application was approved.

Information you’ll need to provide

Along with your application you’ll be asked to submit copies or pictures of these documents: 

  • Photo IDs for each adult in your household that show that you are legal residents of the US.
  • Social security cards for everyone in your household including children. If you don’t have a social security card, you have to provide Income Tax Returns for all adults.
  • Your rental or lease agreement. 
  • Your most recent utility bill from HPS Energy.
  • Proof that you were not behind on payments of rent and utilities before the pandemic on March 1, 2020.
  • Your income and benefits for the last 60-days from all sources for all household members.
  • Something that shows that you’ve lost income because of the pandemic.
  • Monthly expenses report form (using the forms included in the application). 

FROM YOUR LANDLORD:

  • W-9 form and complete the Estoppel Letter (both are included in the application packet).

Helpful tips

  • Use the print version instead of the online version unless your landlord is submitting their documents directly. 
  • Don’t worry. If you make a mistake someone will contact you to help fix it.

About this program

Provided by: The City of Homestead, Community Redevelopment Agency

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

Program Information: COVID-19 Recovery Grants

Additional Information: ‍Online Application

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