Osceola County still has $15 million available for rent, utilities assistance. Here’s how to apply

OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. — Osceola County says it has $15 million ready to go to people who are struggling to pay rent and utilities.

The money is part of federal relief programs and can only be used to help with rent and utilities.

No matter how much income you make, if you live in Osceola County and you’re able to prove you’ve ben impacted by the pandemic, you can get rent for up to 18 months.

READ: Tropical Storm Danny forms off South Carolina coast

Through the CARES Act, along with the American Rescue Plan Act, the county has received about $37 million to give people to help pay their mortgages, rent and utility bills.

No matter how much you make, there’s still about $15 million up for grabs.

“Whether you were working at Disney and your annual salary was $30,000, or maybe you were at a restaurant and made six figures, you can still receive funds if your household was impacted,” said Danicka Ransom, who works with the Osceola County Human Resources Department.

READ: Tropical Storm Danny forms off South Carolina coast

So far, Ransom said, about 10,000 people have signed up but only about 3,500 are receiving funds.

That could be due to lack of proper paperwork.

While there are no income restrictions, you must be able to show you’ve been impacted by COVID-19.

Unprecedented: Northwest heat wave builds, records fall

The county said as long as you turn in all your proper paperwork, you could see those bills paid within three weeks.

Checks will be sent straight to companies and landlords.

All applications are online. Click here to find out more.

READ: Woman who died in balloon crash was on ‘bucket list’ ride

VIDEO: Some agencies want out of the Osceola County Investigative Bureau. Here’s why

©2021 Cox Media Group