Florida Department of Children and Families

Stuart, Florida 34997

Phone: 833.493.0594
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Website: ourflorida.com

Program Description

OUR Florida is a program of the Florida Department of Children and Families. Funding is provided by the federal Emergency Rental Assistance Program.

Services Available Through This Program

Emergency Services- Financial Assistance and Utilities

Hours of Operation

Eligibility Requirements and Important Information

Gather your documentation. If you are a renter, collect all of these documents that apply for all members of your household: ◦Identification, such as driver?s license, birth certificate or passport. Current lease agreement or other proof of rental arrangements, such as receipts, bank records or canceled checks that show a pattern of rent payments. ◦Documentation of annual income, such as 2020 tax filings, a W-2 or 1099 from your employer, or other proof of income; or documentation of monthly income, such as pay stubs, bank statements, income certification for housing subsidy, or other proof of income. ◦If you qualify for SNAP, TANF, Medicaid, subsidized housing or low-income housing, proof of eligibility documents. ◦Documentation of unemployment benefits or proof of reduction in household income or proof of increased costs (medical expenses, child care, transportation) due to the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency. ◦Notice of past due rent, lease termination or eviction, or condemnation order or failed inspection report from local government.

Availability and Fees

Current Wait List:	NO
Handicapped Access:	NO
Accepts Medicaid:	NO
Accepts Medicare:	NO
Accepts Private Insurance:	NO
Financial Assistance Available?:	YES
Sliding Scale:	NO

Other Fee Information

Other Useful Information

If you are not able to apply online, additional options include a toll-free number - 833.493.0594. In addition, there will be OUR Florida locations throughout the state to assist residents who choose to apply in person.