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Eviction & Foreclosure Prevention Program launching to help Duval County residents

Help is on the way for Duval County residents and business owners facing eviction or foreclosure due to the financial impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The City of Jacksonville and the Jacksonville Bar Association have announced a new Eviction and Foreclosure Prevention Program that will provide more than $5.1 million to residents and business owners on a first come, first served basis.

“Although necessary, the safety measures implemented during the pandemic negatively affected some of Jacksonville’s citizens. My administration and I are serious about honoring the local government’s responsibility to use every available resource in support of its citizens, especially throughout times of uncertainty. As we work toward returning to normal, I hope this assistance will provide relief to our neighbors and move them closer to recovery. I am grateful to the JBA for its leadership, contributions to the program, and commitment to being a valuable corporate citizen,” said Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry in a statement.

The application window for residential properties will open up on December 3rd. Meanwhile, commercial properties can begin applying the week of December 7th.

The City says the following documentation will be needed:

Residential

• Identification for all household members

• A copy of the lease or mortgage

• Proof of the ability to make payments of 60 days of rent or mortgage

• A notice from the landlord or mortgagee of pending eviction or foreclosure (if applicable)

Commercial

• A copy of the lease or mortgage

• The landlord or mortgagee W-9

• Proof of a reduction in income, staffing or employee hours of at least 20%

• A copy of the current Duval County Occupational License

• Proof of the ability to make payments of 60 days of rent or mortgage

• A notice from the landlord or mortgagee of pending eviction or foreclosure (if applicable).

For more details, including the other qualifying criteria, head to JacksonvilleCares.com.


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