Seminole County accepting applications for COVID rental assistance program

By Darrell Moody

March 05, 2021 at 8:50 am EST

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By Darrell Moody

March 05, 2021 at 8:50 am EST

Seminole County is accepting applications for its Emergency Rental Assistance Program. The county has $14.2 million of federal CARES Act money to support the program.

The program is to assist county residents struggling financially as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The money can pay back rent for up to one year. Assistance is also available for individuals or families who can’t pay their utilities.

APPLY NOW: The Seminole County Emergency Rental Assistance Program is now open for eligible households to apply for assistance with rent and/or utilities.

For more information go to https://t.co/5PTVp4QnVn or call the hotline at (877) 573-9375. pic.twitter.com/QWk46zNyb6
— Seminole County, FL (@seminolecounty) March 1, 2021

If Seminole County can not distribute the CARES Act funding by September, a portion of the money must be returned to Washington D. C.

To find out if you qualify, or to apply for the funds click HERE.

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Darrell Moody

Darrell Moody is a 6 generation native Floridian, born and raised in central Florida. He graduated from the University of Central Florida in 2003. In 2007, Darrell began his radio career with the Florida News Network and WFLF in Orlando.

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