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Kissimmee City Hall
The city of Kissimmee implemented a modified Foreclosure Prevention and Rental Assistance/Eviction Prevention Program to assist very low-income and low income residents impacted by the coronavirus (COVID-19) to start on Tuesday, March 31, 2020. Participants can apply online at www.kissimmee.orgunder the Resource section.
The program offers a maximum amount for housing assistance not to exceed $1,200.00 or one month of rent, whichever is less. Funding for these programs is available through the State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Program.
A household must meet the following criteria to qualify:
Must be a city of Kissimmee resident.
Household income must be less than 80 percent of the average median income (please visit the website for the chart).
Must have a documented loss of income related to COVID-19 impacts due to health, employment, or school/child care closures.
A household with Special Needs will receive preference. A person with special needs refers to an adult person requiring independent living services to maintain housing or develop independent living skills and who has a disabling condition. Also, a young adult formerly in foster care who is eligible for assistance under Florida Statutes 409.1451(5), a survivor of domestic violence; as defined in Florida Statutes 741.28, or a person receiving benefits under the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program or the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program or from veterans’ disability benefits. Households will need to submit documentation to verify eligibility, including identification, income verification, and documentation of the COVID-19 related loss of income. Additional information will be requested as needed. Participants will be served on a first-come, first qualified to proceed basis. Once funds for this program have been used, those who meet the eligibility criteria may add their name to the Interest List.
For more information about the city of Kissimmee and the Foreclosure Prevention and Rental Assistance/Eviction Prevention Program, visit vwww.kissimmee.org or contact Osceola Council on Aging at 407-933-9530, as this is the lead agency to process all the requests.
