JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The City of Jacksonville’s Housing and Community Development Division will be distributing more than $4 million of federal funds to Duval County residents who are unable to pay their mortgage payments due to a loss of income related to COVID-19.
The program will provide up to six months of delinquent mortgage payments or $7,500, whichever is less. The payment will be made directly to the mortgage company and not to the individual.
As part of the application, the owner and occupant of the property must show loss of income, proof of delinquency, as well as a W-9 form from their lender.
Federal guidelines require qualifying individuals and families to have an income that falls below 80 percent of the area median income. The requirements are as follows:
Household size Total Income
One person $42,000
Two people $48,000
Three people $54,000
Four people $60,000
Five people $64,800
Six people $69,600
Seven people $74,400
Eight people $79,200
Grants will be given out on a first come, first served basis.
The Mortgage Relief Program will begin accepting applications on Wednesday, March 31, at 8 a.m., however it is recommended for people to create a MyJax account before applying. Individuals can create a MyJax account here.
For additional information, call (904) 630-2489.