Tavares – Beginning Monday, Feb. 22 at 2 p.m., Lake County residents can apply for rental assistance through the Emergency Rental Assistance Program. Registration for the program will close at 11:59 p.m. on March 21.
Lake County’s Emergency Rental Assistance Program is available for residents who meet the following criteria:
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Primary residence must be in Lake County and applicants must be renters
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Rent must be past due
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Applicants must have a documented financial hardship as a result of COVID-19
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Total household income for calendar year 2020 must be at or below 80% of the area median income for Lake County, as follows:
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Household Size
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Qualifying Income
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1
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< $40,750
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2
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< $46,550
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3
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< $52,350
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4
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< $58,150
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5
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< $62,850
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6
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< $67,500
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7
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< $72,150
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8
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< $76,800
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9
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< $81,424
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10
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< $86,077
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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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