Opened Monday 4/27/2020 AND Closed Wednesday 4/29/2020
The Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners is aiming to deploy its $256M from the CARES Act. $15M was allocated to the county’s social services department to augment existing programs for INDIVIDUALS. 30,000 applications were received.
Should there be additional funding in the future, prepare now:
Who is eligible for R3 Assistance through Social Services?
Any resident in Hillsborough County, including those residing in Tampa, Plant City, and Temple Terrace, who has seen a reduction in or loss of wages resulting from layoff or lessening of hours due to COVID-19, but who wouldn’t have qualified for assistance prior to the pandemic, is eligible to apply.
What does the assistance pay for?
• Past-due utility bills (water and electric)
• Rent/mortgage payment (contingent on lender or landlord acceptance)
Please note the assistance can only be used to pay past-due utility bills and/or rent/mortgage payment in the name of the person applying for assistance. For example, if the electric bill is in your spouse’s name, your spouse must be the one to apply for R3 assistance.
What documents do I need to apply for assistance?
You will need to provide proof of economic hardship and Hillsborough County residency.
You will need the following paperwork when applying:
• Valid Photo ID
• Past-due bill in applicant’s name
• Valid lease agreement/mortgage statement in applicant’s name
• Letter from employer regarding reduction in or loss of wage
• Last pay stub
• Bank statement or document to verify liquid assets (asset limit applies)
Proof of Hillsborough County residency. Examples include:
• Valid driver’s license with current address
• Hillsborough County voter registration card
• Vehicle registration with a Hillsborough County address
• Current public-school enrollment in Hillsborough County
• Utility bill
• Lease agreement/Mortgage statement
If I’m approved for assistance, how long will it take to pay my bill?
Every request is unique and will depend on the bill and organization that needs to be paid. Your Eligibility Specialist will be able to provide you more details during your consultation. Following your registration, you will receive a link via email to upload your required documents. From the date of registration, you will have five (5) days to provide the documents. Your initial consultation with your Eligibility Specialist may occur three to five days after submittal of your documents.
We strongly encourage small businesses and residents of other counties to call or go online to see if a similar program is available. We also encourage you to follow your city or town and county on social media for COVID-19 developments.
We are here to guide you through this process and anything else to help you get through COVID-19. Email [email protected]. Please put COVID-19 in the subject line. Or call us at 727-327-1999.
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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. Information we publish may not be updated after initial publication/dissemination. We are committed to giving you the best answer possible based on what we know at the time your question is asked.
