LAKE COUNTY, Florida. – Lake County is offering assistance to eligible residents who have delinquent mortgage payments, officials said Tuesday.
Lake County’s CV-1 Mortgage Relief Program will provide select households with up to $5,000 for delinquent mortgage payments, excluding stranded property taxes, incurred after March 13, 2020, according to a statement from hurry.
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County officials said the funds are being paid directly to the mortgage company and will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.
The assistance program is available to residents who meet the following conditions:
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Head of household must be either a U.S. citizen or permanent resident alien
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The residence must be the primary residence of the household and be located in Lake County, Florida
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The residence must have an exemption from the owner
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Household must have experienced financial hardship due to COVID-19 (i.e. unemployed, underemployed, reduced hours of work or rate of pay)
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Household income must be equal to or less than 120% of the median income of the region
To access an application, click here or contact the Lake County Office of Housing and Community Services by calling 352-742-6540.
For more information, visit the Lake County Office of Housing and Community Services page.
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