Jacksonville City Council Approves $5.3 Million to Prevent Evictions and Foreclosures During the Coronavirus Pandemic

The coronavirus has brought many medical, physical, emotional, and financial challenges to many Florida families. While the medical challenges must be largely left to researchers and scientific authorities, there are many different programs available for financial assistance and eviction relief. These programs are here to help, and a Florida eviction attorney can help you protect your legal rights to ensure that you and your family have a safe place to shelter from the coronavirus. You don’t have to face the financial challenges of COVID-19 on your own.

The Jacksonville Daily Record reports that the Jacksonville City Council voted unanimously to shift funds from the Vystar Small Business Relief Program in order to provide relief to both individuals and businesses facing eviction. Grants of up to $5000 for an individual or $10,000 for a business will be made available. The total amount of funds available is over $5 million, so this leaves open the possibility of relief to a huge number of Duval county residents and business owners.

This is just one of many federal, state, and local relief programs that have been made available to Florida families who are behind on their rent.

The experienced Casselberry and Oviedo eviction attorneys at Quattrocchi and Torres have helped many Florida tenants enforce their rights during eviction proceedings, and we are also up to date on coronavirus eviction restrictions. We can help you find help and work out solutions that will keep you and your family safe during these dangerous times. Call 407.452.4918 for your free consultation with an experienced Florida tenants’ rights attorney. The sooner you have an attorney on your side, the better solutions you will have for working out rent payment issues and keeping a roof over your head.