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HELP AVAILABLE FOR COLLIER COUNTY RESIDENTS FACING FORECLOSURE, EVICTION, HOUSING INSTABILITY ... News Provided by Gulfshore Business Daily

Collier County is expanding its scope to help more residents who are struggling to pay rent, mortgage or utilities. The county has allocated $7 million of the American Rescue Plan Act funds toward lessening the housing affordability issue. Qualifications include proof of income between 81% and 140% area median income (AMI), Collier County residency and financial strain during COVID-19. Each qualified applicant may receive a maximum of $25,000 that will be paid directly to the landlord, mortgage provider or utility company. The county also is accepting Emergency Rental Assistance Program applications from those who need similar assistance and whose income is at or below 80% AMI. Interested individuals can apply online at CollierFLAssistance.com. The county also has entered into agreements with Legal Aid, which provides legal services for those facing foreclosure and eviction; and HELP, which provides financial counseling services.  

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