Rental Assistance

Overview

The Rental Increase Assistance Program will assist a minimum of 250 eligible households located within the City, whose annual rental increase has exceeded more than 5% from the start of the pandemic (April 2020) to present day. Eligible households can receive a maximum award amount of $3,600 ($600 dollars per month, not to exceed six months) to assist with the difference in the monthly rental increase. 

Example:

Your rent is:
Pre-April 2020: Your monthly rent is $2,000.
After April 2020: Your monthly rent is $2,600.
The maximum amount you can receive in assistance is $600 per month.
Not to exceed six months for a maximum award of $3,600.

 

Step 1.Eligibility

  • Applicant(s) must have documented evidence of an annual lease agreements that have increased more than 5% in one leasing period.
  • Applicant(s) must be listed as the primary or secondary lease holder on the annual lease agreement.
  • Applicant(s) or household members must not have received any other financial assistance for the period in which they are requesting assistance.
  • Applicant(s) must meet the gross annual income not exceeding 80% of the Area Median Income (AMI) limits established by HUD for the jurisdiction of Broward County, FL. The applicable low-income limits for determining program eligibility are published by HUD in the federal register and are updated annually.

Step 2.Income Limits

Household Size

30% AMI

50% AMI

80% AMI

1 $20,200 $33,600 $53,800
2 $23,050 $38,400 $61,450
3 $25,950 $43,200 $69,150
4 $30,000 $48,000 $76,800
5 $35,140 $51,850 $82,950
6 $40,280 $55,700 $89,100
7 $45,420 $59,550 $95,250
8 $50,560 $63,400 $101,400

Step 3.Apply

To apply, print (single-sided) and complete the application in blue or black ink. Please make additional copies of all required documentation. If unable to print, the application will be made available at City Hall.
Application(PDF, 784KB)

To apply: Eligible applicants must call 954-344-1161 to schedule an appointment for completed application submittal at City Hall. Assistance available until funds are exhausted. Coral Springs City Hall is located at 9500 W. Sample Road, Coral Springs 33065.

NOTE: If you are in need the ADA compliant documents, please contact Nathalene Carter: ncarter@coralsprings.gov