Lake County to accept Emergency Rental Assistance Program applications
From Lake County Government:
TAVARES (Feb. 19, 2021) - Beginning 2 p.m. Mon., Feb. 22, Lake County residents can apply for rental assistance through the Emergency Rental Assistance Program.
Lake County’s Emergency Rental Assistance Program is available for residents who meet the following criteria:
- Primary residence must be in Lake County and applicants must be renters
- Rent must be past due
- Applicants must have a documented financial hardship as a result of COVID-19
- Total household income for calendar year 2020 must be at or below 80% of the area median income for Lake County, as follows:
|
Household Size |
Qualifying Income |
|
1 |
< $40,750 |
|
2 |
< $46,550 |
|
3 |
< $52,350 |
|
4 |
< $58,150 |
|
5 |
< $62,850 |
|
6 |
< $67,500 |
|
7 |
< $72,150 |
|
8 |
< $76,800 |
|
9 |
< $81,424 |
|
10 |
< $86,077 |
To access the application, eligibility criteria, and a list of required documentation, please visit https://lakecountyfl.gov/cares. For residents who require additional guidance with the application process, Lake County will offer appointments for consultation from Feb. 22-26. Residents may schedule a consultation at https://bit.ly/3udLvft.
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