City of Tampa's Rental & Move-In Assistance Program (RMAP)

Phase IX - Inquiry

The City of Tampa’s Rental and Move-In Assistance Program (RMAP) is temporarily paused and not accepting new applications at this time. As we approach the end of the fiscal year (September 30, 2025), program funds are nearly fully expended.
The program will be reviewed with the start of the new fiscal year in October. Updates regarding the future of RMAP, including the potential reopening of applications, will be shared with the public as soon as they become available.
We appreciate the community’s understanding and will continue working to provide resources and support to Tampa residents in need.

Current Lease

Types of Assistance:

Up to 12 Months of Subsidy Assistance
Monthly Subsidy amounts are based on household AMI%

Program Requirements:

Must have an active 12-month lease agreement (More than 90 days remaining)
Unit must be located within the city limits of Tampa
Must have a stable source of income that demonstrates the ability to pay monthly rent (Up to 140% AMI)
Cannot have received RMAP assistance previously

New Move-In

Types of Assistance:

Move-in Costs (Not to exceed 3x Rent)
Eligible to Receive Monthly Subsidy

Program Requirements:

Must have been approved for a unit (Move-in date within 45 days)
Unit must be located within the city limits of Tampa
Must have a stable source of income that demonstrates the ability to pay monthly rent (Up to 140% AMI)
Cannot have received RMAP assistance previously

Eviction Prevention

Types of Assistance:

Past due rent + late fees (Not to exceed 2 months)
Can be eligible to receive monthly subsidy assistance

Program Requirements:

Must have an active 12-month lease agreement (More than 90 days remaining)
Unit must be located within the City of Tampa limits
Must have a stable source of income that demonstrates the ability to pay monthly rent (Up to 140% AMI)
Cannot have received RMAP assistance previously
No more than 2 months of past due rent