Purpose:
Grants for residents of Escambia County that are overdue on mortgage or rent payments. News release with additional information
Minimum Eligibility Requirements:
- Escambia County resident (including City of Pensacola and Town of Century)
- Income adversely impacted by COVID-19
- Total household income cannot exceed 120% Area Median Income
- This program is for past due rent, mortgage and utilities ONLY
To expedite assistance, applicants should gather the following information in advance:
- Photo identification for all members of the household over the age of 18
- Social security cards for all members of the household
- Documentation of a loss or reduction of income due to COVID-19, such as employer notice of reduced hours or layoff due to COVID; two pay stubs that show a reduction in income; unemployment letter; and/or other documentation showing a reduction in income related to COVID-19
- Current income information for ALL members of the household. This includes income from employment, child support, alimony, social security, disability, retirement, unemployment, veterans benefits, or self employment income. NOTE: food stamps are not considered income
- Current asset information for ALL household members. This includes checking and savings accounts, IRA, CD, bonds, stocks, real estate, whole life insurance, pensions, etc.
- For RENTERS, current Lease in household member’s name and contact information for your landlord (landlord must agree to participate)
- FOR OWNERS, most recent mortgage statement in household member’s name and contact information (lender must agree to participate). Property must be primary residence as evidenced by Homestead Exemption
- FOR UTILITY ASSISTANCE, most recent utility bill(s) in household member’s name showing amount(s) owed