JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The City of Jacksonville and the Jacksonville Bar Association have announced a new program that would help Duval County residents who may lose their apartments, home, or business due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
More than 5.1 million dollars will go to the program.
“Although necessary, the safety measures implemented during the pandemic negatively affected some of Jacksonville’s citizens,” said Mayor Lenny Curry. “My administration and I are serious about honoring the local government’s responsibility to use every available resource in support of its citizens, especially throughout times of uncertainty. As we work toward returning to normal, I hope this assistance will provide relief to our neighbors and move them closer to recovery. I am grateful to the JBA for its leadership, contributions to the program, and commitment to being a valuable corporate citizen.”
To apply for the program and learn more, click HERE, or go to JacksonvilleCares.com. Applications for residential properties begin on Dec. 3 starting at 9 a.m. and commercial properties start on Dec. 10 at noon.
The grant is first come, first served. Applicants can receive up to $5,000 for residential property and up to $10,000 for a commercial property.
Below are the required documents to apply.
Residential Properties:
• Identification for all household members
• A copy of the lease or mortgage
• Proof of the ability to make payments of 60 days of rent or mortgage
• A notice from the landlord or mortgagee of pending eviction or foreclosure (if applicable)
Commercial Properties:
• A copy of the lease or mortgage
• The landlord or mortgagee W-9
• Proof of a reduction in income, staffing or employee hours of at least 20%
• A copy of the current Duval County Occupational License
• Proof of the ability to make payments of 60 days of rent or mortgage
• A notice from the landlord or mortgagee of pending eviction or foreclosure (if applicable)
Eviction filings in Duval County have fallen sharply in the last two months, according to Eviction Lab’s website. Click here for more information.
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