Rental Assistance is no longer available:
La asistencia de alquiler ya no está disponible:
Florida Rural Legal Services, in partnership with Polk County, is assisting Polk County residents with payments of up to 12 months of delinquent rent and utilities payments and up to 3 months of future rents for qualified residents, totaling no more than $12,000.
Documents Needed to Apply for Assistance:
- Florida Driver's License for applicant and co-applicant
- Documented income hardship (qualify for unemployment benefits or significant reduction income or increase in expenses due to COVID-19)
- Delinquent statement for rent and utilities
- Current lease or rental statement in applicant’s/co-applicant’s name
- Most recent paystub, unemployment letter, or 2021 Tax Returns
- W-9 form from your landlord or property manager
Household Monthly Annual
1 $3,333 $40,000
2 $3,813 $45,760
3 $4,286 $51,440
4 $4,760 $57,120
5 $5,146 $61,760
6 $5,526 $66,320
7 $5,906 $70,880
8 $6,286 $75,440
There's Help Through Community Partners:
Salvation Army – 863-291-5107 or 863-291-5108
Heart for Winter Haven – 863-291-6270
ALPI – 863-956-3491 or 800-330-3491
Florida Rural Legal Services can help with eviction prevention (no longer emergency rental assistance.)
Phone Number: 1-888-582-3410
Past Outreach Events for ERAP
