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

Phase VII - Inquiry

Due to the high volume of applications received, in combination with the city experiencing Hurricanes Helene and Milton, submission of applications for the City’s Rental Assistance Program (RMAP) will be placed on hold as of December 1, 2024 to allow for processing of existing applications. RMAP will resume accepting and reviewing applications on Thursday, January 2nd, 2025. If you have any questions, please reach out to our Housing Information Line, Monday-Friday (excluding holidays), 9am – 3pm, at (813)307-5555.

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

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