Preserving Home Stability: SEOPW CRA's Rental Assistance Program
In response to the surge in rental rates, the SEOPW CRA proudly introduced the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP). We allocated a million-dollar fund offering a lifeline to residents within the SEOPW CRA boundaries. Each qualified household received up to $3,000 in rental assistance, directly distributed to the housing provider upon approval. Our first-come-first-served approach ensured fairness while helping as many residents as possible until funds were exhausted.
This program has concluded. For information on future programs, please sign up for our e-newsletter.
Rising Housing Costs: Addressing the Rental Crisis Head-On
As the cost of living rises in the City of Miami, especially with rental rates soaring above $2,000, many Overtown residents find themselves in financially uncertain times, with their incomes falling short of the recommended federal guidelines for meeting housing costs. Our Rental Assistance Program was the SEOPW CRA's timely intervention, helping to bridge this gap and ensure housing stability for our community members.
Key Features: Immediate Relief, Direct Disbursement, Fair Process
Immediate Relief:
The program offered immediate financial relief to those struggling with the recent spike in rental rates, providing up to $3,000 per approved household.
Direct Disbursement:
To ensure transparency and efficiency, funds from the program were distributed directly to the landlords of the approved tenants.
Fair Process:
Our first-come-first-served approach guaranteed a fair process, ensuring help reached as many residents as possible until all funds were depleted.
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