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Pinellas County Emergency Rental Assistance Program Opens March 31
Those who plan to apply are encouraged to contact their landlord about a possible payment plan or rent deferral.
DUNEDIN, FL — Need help paying rent? Here’s what you can do right now:
Step 1: Contact your landlord or property management company and let them know you are seeking help due to the COVID-19 pandemic. They may be willing to work on a payment plan or defer payments for you.
Step 2: Check whether your household is eligible for assistance (see below and read the FAQ page)
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Step 3: If you’re eligible, text pinellasrent to 888777 to receive a reminder when applications open.
Step 4: Gather your documents for the application (details on the FAQ page here).
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You may qualify if:
- You’ve lost your job or significant income due to the COVID-19 pandemic,
- You’re behind on rent payments or at risk of missing a rent payment, and
- You have a household income at or below 80% of the area median income (AMI).
Applications open March 31 for Pinellas County’s Emergency Rental Assistance Program.
This press release was produced by the City of Dunedin. The views expressed here are the author’s own.