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Monday, December 23, 2024

City Launches Program to Address Rising Rent

Coral Springs, FL – The rate of inflation and rise in rental costs is a financial burden for many of our residents. As a result, the City Commission asked city staff to look for solutions to address the dramatic increase in rising residential rental costs. City staff presented a plan to reallocate more than $1 million of federal funding through community development block grant funds to address the issue; and during the July 20th Commission meeting the City Commission voted unanimously to approve the reallocation and implementation of the program.

The new program will offer financial assistance to eligible Coral Springs renters who experienced more than 5% increase from April 2020 until now. Eligible households can receive a maximum grant amount of $3,600 to assist with the difference in the rental increase (for up to six months). All financial assistance will be paid directly to the landlord.

Eligibility:
To be eligible, applicant(s) must rent in Coral Springs and have documented evidence of an annual lease agreement that has increased more than 5% in one leasing period. View other eligibility requirements.
 
Apply:
To apply, print the application (single-sided) in color from the city’s website. Complete the application in blue or black ink and provide copies of all required documentation. Residents who are unable to print the application can obtain one at City Hall.
 
Once the application is completed, residents must submit in person at City Hall (9500 W. Sample Road), on the following dates:

  • August 15 through August 18 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
  • August 19 from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
If funds are still available after August 19th, appointments will be accepted. For more information, visit CoralSprings.gov/rent or call 954-344-116.

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