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Rent, utilities & other financial resources for Florida residents

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Resources are available for assisting residents and entrepreneurs with employment, social services, paying rent, free food & other expenses.

Many resources are free.  Eligibility requirements vary.

 

Rent Assistance

Eligible renters receive assistance paying for housing & utilities

Eligibility includes

  •  renting a unit, apartment or house in Broward
  • qualifies for unemployment or has experienced a reduction in household income, incurred significant costs, or experienced a financial hardship due to COVID-19
  • demonstrates a risk of experiencing homelessness or housing instability

Information online or 888-692-7203

Helplines

  • Dial 2-1-1: Free local helplines recommend resources for food assistance, financial assistance & other social services. Free & anonymous. Use phone, text or email.

Employment

  • Re-employment Assistance — FloridaJobs.org
  • Free online employment coaching & resources for Broward Library card-holders, webinar about the program is on YouTube
  • Free online employment & financial workshops from CareerSource Broward, read feature

 Business

Financial & rental assistance for residents

  • Financial assistance for Lauderhill residents only — website
  • Rental and Foreclosure Prevention Program for Davie residents — information online,  954-797-1173 or email COVID19Rent@davie-fl.gov
  • other municipalities offer programs — look on the website where you reside

Food assistance

Social Services

Shopping

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Useful Resources

 

 

Posted on September 10, 2021 | Updated April 1, 2022

Filed Under: Categories Food & Drink, Free Events, Home, Money, Resources

Patti Roth

About Patti Roth

Patti Roth, the editor of Fort Lauderdale on the Cheap, scouts out state and national deals, discounts and coupons for our readers, finding the real deals and presenting them in an easy-to-read format. A veteran newspaper and magazine writer and a longtime South Florida resident, she has written for The Miami Herald, The Sun-Sentinel in Fort Lauderdale, Florida Travel and Life, E Environmental Magazine, Dog Fancy, Cat Fancy, US Architecture and Earth911.com. Send your cheap tips to her at info@fortlauderdaleonthecheap.com.

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