Are you a resident impacted by COVID-19? In conjunction with the CARES Act the City is announcing the CDBG-CV program. This program is being offered to income qualified residents who are impacted by COVID-19 for Emergency Mortgage, Rent and Utilities Assistance. Funds are provided on a first come, first qualified, first served basis.
Program Description:
· Payment of past due rent, mortgage and utility bills for income qualified applicants.
· Maximum grant of up to 6 months or $15,000 (whichever occurs first), per household.
· No repayment required.
· Payment made directly to landlord, lender and/or utility company.
· Funds are provided on a first come, first qualified, first served basis.
· Income must be at or below 80% Area’s Median Income (AMI).
· Incomplete applications will not be accepted and processed.
· Program is not for commercial rent.
· Program administered by the City’s Housing Consultant Community Redevelopment Associates of Florida, Inc. (CRAFLA).
· If you have previously received assistance or applied for assistance, you may still be eligible for the CDBG-CV program.
How to Apply
· Applications will be available at www.crafla.com/programs-by-city or www.ppines.com.
· CRAFLA will receive applications beginning September 13, 2021 until all funds are exhausted.
· Completed application along with all required documentation can be sent via email to: wferret@crafla.org or placed in the drop box located at:
Community Redevelopment Associates of Florida, Inc.
8569 Pines Boulevard, Suite 207
Pembroke Pines, FL 33024
For info, please call 954-431-7866 ext 110 or Email: Wendy Ferret at wferret@crafla.org