GNVCares provides temporary assistance to extremely-low, very-low and low-to-moderate income households (see chart at bottom of this webpage) in Gainesville's city limits by way of rent/mortgage and/or utility payments.
Eligibility:
Eligibility will be determined based on proof of income and lost wages as a result of the pandemic. Individual households would receive up to $1,250 applied directly toward housing and utility costs.
Documentation Required*:
*Assistance can be provided if you have concerns about these documents.
- Letter stating why rent, mortgage and/or utility payment is past due (March 16, 2020 and onward)
- Proof of income before COVID-19 pandemic (such as pay stubs or child support)
- Proof of income after COVID-19 pandemic (such as pay stubs or child support)
- Proof of loss of income (employer’s termination letter and/or reduction of work hours letter)
- Copy of photo ID card for applicant and co-applicant (driver's license or ID cards for all members over 18 years)
- Copy of current written rental lease agreement (lease must be executed prior to March 16, 2020)
- Copy of current mortgage statement showing payment due for March 16, 2020 and onward
- Copy of utility statement showing payment due for March 16, 2020 and onward
The GNVCares checklist of required documentation is available to print in English and Spanish.
Criteria:
- Income verification to demonstrate extremely-low, very-low, and low income levels, with priority given to extremely-low, very-low and low income neighbors.
- Proof that COVID-19 pandemic caused unemployment or reduction in work hours which resulted in a reduction of wages.
Annual Household Income
| 1 |
$14,700 |
$24,450 |
$39,100 |
$58,680 |
| 2 |
$17,240 |
$27,950 |
$44,700 |
$67,080 |
| 3 |
$21,720 |
$31,450 |
$50,300 |
$75,480 |
| 4 |
$26,200 |
$34,900 |
$55,850 |
$83,760 |
| 5 |
$30,680 |
$37,700 |
$60,350 |
$90,480 |
| 6 |
$35,160 |
$40,500 |
$64,800 |
$97,200 |
| 7 |
$39,680 |
$43,300 |
$69,300 |
$103,920 |
| 8 |
$44,120 |
$46,100 |
$73,750 |
$110,640 |
Demographic information of applicant head of households will be collected, but not used for evaluation, and shall include: (1) race/ethnicity; (2) gender; (3) primary and secondary language; (4) disability status and (5) veteran status.
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