To be eligible for this CARES Assistance Program, applicants must:
- be a resident of Palm Beach County;
- provide documentation to prove loss of income, reduction in hours, or unemployment as a result of COVID-19 pandemic;
- provide documentation to show they have applied or are receiving state or federal unemployment benefits;
- meet gross Area Median Income (AMI) limit not exceeding 140% AMI for the household;
- have a lease and other utilities in their or a household member’s name;
- not have received any other financial assistance for rent and/or utilities for the period payment is requested;
- have less than $5,000 in liquid assets in checking, savings, and cash card balances;
- NOTE- other restrictions may apply
Benefits up to $7,000 ($5,800/up to 3 months rent and $1200/electric, water and gas combined). Assistance will be provided only for past due rents and/or utilities. The due dates must be after March 1, 2020 and before December 30, 2020.
TO APPLY: applications must be submitted through CSD’s online portal. To apply online at www.pbcgov.com/OSCARSS
For More Information: visit www.pbcgov.com/communityservices
For additional frequently asked questions, visit www.pbcgov.com/csdcaresactfaq
