Rental & Utility Assistance Program
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Rental Assistance Program
Grant Overview
Starting March 31, 2021, financial help is available for Pinellas County renters who are behind on rent or at risk of missing a rent payment due to the pandemic. The Emergency Rental Assistance Program will cover eligible applicants missed rent and future rent payments up to 12 months based on need.
Qualifications
You may qualify if you:
- Lost a job or significant income due to the pandemic
- Are behind on rent payments or at risk of missing a rent payment
- Have a household income at or below 80% of the area median income (AMI)
| Household Size | 80% AMI |
| 1 | $41,350 |
| 2 | $47,250 |
| 3 | $53,150 |
| 4 | $59,050 |
| 5 | $63,800 |
| 6 | $68,500 |
| 7 | $73,250 |
| 8 | $77,950 |
How to Apply
Apply through only one of the following three options.
- Pinellas County Secure Application Portal
- Boley Centers (for those who may need more direct assistance)
727-490-0509 - Catholic Charities (for those who may need more direct assistance)
727-893-1313 x155
Additional Resources
With Renter Eviction Protection, renters can be protected from eviction for non-payment of rent due to a pandemic hardship. The federal eviction moratorium ends on June 30, 2021.