COVID-19 Information and Resources
Florida Housing is committed to the health and well-being of all Floridians and has assembled a list of resources. This page provides relevant information for homebuyers, residents, apartment owners and management companies.
Florida Housing's Coronavirus Relief Fund
Governor DeSantis has authorized $250 million of the State of Florida’s Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF) allocation to Florida Housing Finance Corporation (Florida Housing) to assist Floridians that have been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and struggling to pay housing expenses such as: rent, mortgage payments, and emergency repairs that will keep families stably and safely housed. The funding also provides rental assistance for residents in Florida Housing funded developments.
In general, the Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF) is a portion of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act passed by Congress and signed into law by the President in March 2020 in response to the economic fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Click here for more information if you are a Property Manager or Manager of a Development currently in Florida Housing's portfolio.
Click here for more information for homeowners and renters impacted.
General Information
- Click here to view the press release on Governor Ron DeSantis Announcing $250 Million for Affordable Housing Coronavirus Relief Initiative
- Gov. DeSantis Executive Order on Foreclosures and Evictions - Executive Order 20-211 expires October 1, 2020. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently enacted a nationwide residential evictions Order that provides federal eviction relief to persons who submit a valid Declaration to their landlord regarding their inability to pay rent. The CDC’s evictions Order expires on December 31, 2020, unless extended. Click here to view the CDC's eviction Order and click here to review the CDC's evictions Declaration.
- Governor DeSantis: One Goal One Florida PSA - Floridians are resilient, and your commitment to following the state’s guidance will make a difference and help save lives. Click here to learn more.
- Congressional Research Service's summary of the CARES Act Eviction Moratorium.
- HUD resources, including fact sheets and FAQs for HUD programs, partners, and grantees. Available at www.HUD.gov/coronavirus
- Click here to visit the Florida Department of Health's COVID-19 website.
- Click here for information and resources for jobseekers and businesses.
- To sign up for our multiple ListServ groups, click here.
Homeowners
- Click here to view the press release on Governor Ron DeSantis Announcing $250 Million for Affordable Housing Coronavirus Relief Initiative
- Gov. DeSantis Executive Order on Foreclosures and Evictions - Executive Order 20-211 expires October 1, 2020. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently enacted a nationwide residential evictions Order that provides federal eviction relief to persons who submit a valid Declaration to their landlord regarding their inability to pay rent. The CDC’s evictions Order expires on December 31, 2020, unless extended. Click here to view the CDC's eviction Order and click here to review the CDC's evictions Declaration.
- FHFA Announces Payment Deferral as New Repayment Option for Homeowners in COVID-19 Forbearance Plans
- Homeowners impacted by COVID-19 can contact the local SHIP Office in your area for funding assistance. Click here for more information.
- Homeowners impacted by COVID-19 that have a loan through U.S. Bank Home Mortgage can view information on their Resource Page. The customer service line is 1-800-365-7772, and the phone number directly related to disaster assistance is 1-888-287-7817.
- CFPB, FHFA, & HUD Launch Joint Mortgage and Housing Assistance Website for Americans Impacted by COVID-19
- Electric Utility Payment Assistance: For more information, please click here.
Renters
- Click here to view the press release on Governor Ron DeSantis Announcing $250 Million for Affordable Housing Coronavirus Relief Initiative
- Gov. DeSantis Executive Order on Foreclosures and Evictions - Executive Order 20-211 expires October 1, 2020. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently enacted a nationwide residential evictions Order that provides federal eviction relief to persons who submit a valid Declaration to their landlord regarding their inability to pay rent. The CDC’s evictions Order expires on December 31, 2020, unless extended. Click here to view the CDC's eviction Order and click here to review the CDC's evictions Declaration.
- Renters impacted by COVID-19 can contact the local SHIP Office in your area for funding assistance. Click here for more information.
- If you are looking for affordable rental housing throughout the state, visit our Affordable Rental Housing Locator at www.FloridaHousingSearch.org.
- The Consumer Finance Protection Bureau's Protections for Renters
- Electric Utility Payment Assistance: For more information, please click here.
Developers, Property Owners & Managers
Participating Lenders and Realtors
State Housing Initiatives Partnership Program - SHIP
Assistance for low to moderate income households that have been impacted by the Coronavirus pandemic. The assistance will primarily be used to help eligible households with rent and mortgage payment assistance. Renters and homeowners seeking assistance can contact their local SHIP office. (found here)
Supportive Housing
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) toolkits for Continuum of Care (COCs) Agencies