Emergency Rental Assistance Program
Lee County will pay up to six months of past due rent and utilities and three months of prospective payments for qualified households, plus ongoing payment of future rent as permitted. However, rental assistance cannot exceed a total of 12 months for each qualified household. The total months include past due, current due, and prospective payments.
If a household requires additional assistance after the arrears and three months’ prospective payments are made, they must recertify by providing updated documentation. Lee County Residents Apply Online City of Fort Myers residents must use a different application. Search your address below to find out which application to use. |
Household Eligibility:
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