City of Tampa, FL – One Tampa: Relief Now, Rise Together Fund
(A COVID-19 Rent, Mortgage, & Utility Relief Plan)
OPEN FRIDAY APRIL 17, 2020 FOR INDIVIDUALS
OPEN TUESDAY APRIL 21, 2020 FOR BUSINESSES
The One Tampa: Relief Now, Rise Together Fund is a collaboration between the City of Tampa, the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay and the Tampa Chamber of Commerce to provide emergency grants for the most basic needs – rent and utilities (and no, satellite and cable is not a utility!).
Direct payments to landlords, mortgagors and TECO:
Individuals and Families. Up to $1,000 for rent (copy of lease) or mortgage (copy of last mortgage statement) and up to $250 for utilities (copy of bill).
Individuals who live in Tampa and were employed as of February 1, but lost their job because the business closed OR work hours or pay has been reduced by more than 25% because of a business slowdown (ex. Restaurants are takeout/deliver only).
Annual income must not be greater than 80% of Area Median Income. Proof of most recent income – paystubs (2), tax return, or other proof: 1 person – $39,400; 2 – $45,000; 3 – $50,650; 4 – $56,250; 5 – $60,750; 6 – $65,250; 7 – $69,750; 8 – $74,250
2018 property taxes must be paid in full.
Homeowner must have no outstanding code enforcements.
Apply Here https://www.tampagov.net/relief-now/individuals
Apply by phone – Emergency Relief Hotline: Call 211, Press 7. You must have an email address.
Small Businesses in Critically Impacted Industries. Up to $4,000 for rent/mortgage; up to $1,000 for utilities.
Continuously open/operating from February 1, 2020.
Revenues less than $250,000 AND no more than five employees.
Must have at least a 50% reduction in revenue attributable to COVID-19.
Must Have applied for SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan (if eligible).
Critically Impacted Industries: Bar/Nightclub; Caterer; Cleaning Service; Event Space/Event Service; Event/Wedding Planner; Food Truck, Market Stand, Street Vendor; Hair, Beauty, and Other Personal Services; Personal Services; Personal Care Services; Independent Restaurant; Small Retail; Sole Proprietors; and, 1099 Contractors.
List of Critically Impacted Businesses https://www.tampagov.net/relief-now/criitically-impacted-businesses
Physically located in a designated Low-income Census Tracts and Community Redevelopment Areas and others hit hard by closure by municipal and executive orders.
2018 property taxes and 2019 business taxes must be paid in full.
Business owner must have no outstanding code enforcements.
Apply Here https://www.tampagov.net/relief-now/businesses
Apply by phone – Emergency Relief Hotline: Call 211, Press 7. You must have an email address.
If you’d like to donate to City of Tampa, FL – One Tampa: Relief Now, Rise Together Fund
(A COVID-19 Rent, Mortgage, & Utility Relief Plan)
#giveyourcheck
https://apps.tampagov.net/online_payments_webapp/Default.aspx?PaymentID=14
Donate by Mail: Make your check payable to City of Tampa. BE SURE to write “One Tampa” on the memo line. Mail to: Municipal Office Building c/o Banking 306 E Jackson St Tampa, FL 33602.
We strongly encourage small businesses and residents of other cities and towns to see if a similar program is available.
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COVID-19 Disclaimer. Laws and regulations have quickly changed and will continue to change in order to mitigate the economic damage caused by the Coronavirus Crisis. New laws and regulations are being passed quicker than the legislative process has taken in the past. Guidance, clarifications, and interpretations are constantly evolving. Deadlines and due dates are being extended and re-extended. New relief and programs are constantly rising up. This is occurring on all levels: Federal, State, and Local. Please keep all this in mind. We are committed to giving you the best answer possible based on what we know at the time your question is asked.
