City Of Jacksonville Announces Details, Application Process For Mortgage Relief Program

Jacksonville FL

30 March, 2021

3:12 PM

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From the City of Jacksonville: March 30, 2021 The City of Jacksonville's Housing and Community Development Division will distribute 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 Mortgage Relief Program will begin accepting applications on Wednesday, March 31, at 8 a.m. Individuals requesting assistance must be the owner and occupant of the property. The program will provide up to six months of delinquent mortgage payments or $7,500, whichever is less. Payments will be made directly to the mortgage company. Federal guidelines require qualifying individuals and families to have an income that falls below 80% 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 In addition to the income prerequisite, applicants must provide proof of delinquency, as well as a W-9 form from their lender. Obtaining these documents will be the responsibility of the applicant and are mandatory. Those interested in the program are strongly encouraged to create a MyJax account before applying. The same website and account will be used for the application process. Individuals can create a MyJax account at: myjax.custhelp.com. While individuals may create a MyJax account immediately, the application process will not begin until Wednesday, March 31, at 8 a.m. Grants will be awarded on a first come, first served basis. For additional information, please call (904) 630-2489 (CITY). This press release was produced by the City of Jacksonville. The views expressed here are the author's own.