The Florida Department of Children and Families is now administering the state’s Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) Program  funded by the US Treasury.  This federal-funded emergency program assists renters and property owners with rental assistance. For additional information on how to apply, please visit the www.OurFlorida.com.

The Homeowner Assistance Fund, established by the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, was created to prevent mortgage delinquencies and defaults, foreclosures, loss of utilities or home energy services, and displacement of homeowners experiencing financial hardship after January 21, 2020. This new program will be implemented by the Department of Economic Opportunity. Please keep checking their website for new updated information. Phone Line: (833) 987-8997 | Email: HomeownerAssistanceFund@deo.myflorida.com | Website: www.FloridaJobs.org/HAF

• Evictions - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) extends eviction moratorium until October 3 in response to the coronavirus pandemic. The CDC's statement ensures the 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 will be extended to October 3, 2021. Click here to view the statement.
• The Florida Department of Children and Families will be administering the state’s Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) Program  funded by the US Treasury. For additional information please visit the www.OurFlorida.com.
• Foreclosures - President Biden directed the Departments of Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, and Housing and Urban Development to extend foreclosure moratoriums for federally guaranteed mortgages and continuing applications for forbearance for federally guaranteed mortgages until March 31. Click Here to view the notice from the Federal Housing Administration and Click Here to view from Rural Development
• 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.

• Foreclosures - On July 30, 2021, The Federal Housing Administration (FHA), announced an extension of its moratorium on evictions for foreclosed borrowers and their occupants through September 30, 2021. FHA’s eviction moratorium extension will avoid displacement of foreclosed borrowers and other occupants who need more time to access suitable housing options after foreclosure. For more information, please review the press release.
• 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.
• In-Home Repairs - For assistance with scheduling services or repairs inside the home during this pandemic, click here to review this guide that outlines what the Government currently advises and the measures one should take to ensure in-home repairs are done as safely as possible.
• Mortgage Relief Assistance - The Homeowner Assistance Fund, established by the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, was created to prevent mortgage delinquencies and defaults, foreclosures, loss of utilities or home energy services, and displacement of homeowners experiencing financial hardship after January 21, 2020. This new program will be implemented by the Department of Economic Opportunity. Please keep checking their website for new updated information. Phone Line: (833) 987-8997 | Email: HomeownerAssistanceFund@deo.myflorida.com | Website: www.FloridaJobs.org/HAF

• Evictions - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) extends eviction moratorium until October 3 in response to the coronavirus pandemic. The CDC's statement ensures the 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 will be extended to October 3, 2021. Click here to view the statement.
• The Florida Department of Children and Families will be administering the state’s Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) Program  funded by the US Treasury. For additional information please visit the www.OurFlorida.com.
• 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. Also, the ERA Program comes with utility assistance as well, please click here to learn more.