The City of Miami has reopened the Senior Rental Assistance Program (SRAP) for new applications starting today, Monday, January 26, through Friday, February 20, 2026.
SRAP was created by the Miami City Commission to support low-income seniors, age 62 and older, whose households earn 50 percent or less of the Area Median Income (AMI) and face annual rent increases. The program can provide up to $500 per month toward rent, based on need, for up to one year. Payments are made directly to landlords of eligible properties—rental units within City limits that have no current code violations, fines, or outstanding fees.
Paper applications are available for pickup at Miami City Hall, 3500 Pan American Drive, and select City of Miami District Offices from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. For office locations, residents can visit the online link or call 311.
Applicants must provide a current Florida driver’s license or ID, proof of household income, and a current, executed lease agreement. To qualify, households must spend more than 30 percent of their monthly income on rent and be current on payments. Seniors who previously received SRAP assistance, live in public housing, or receive federally funded rental assistance—including Section 8, Section 202, and VASH—are not eligible.
All applications received by the deadline will be considered equally. Applications mailed via the U.S. Postal Service must be postmarked by Saturday, February 21, 2026. After the application period closes, the City will review submissions for eligibility and conduct a randomized, computerized lottery by District to establish waitlists. Funding is limited per District, and SRAP may close at any time. Submitting an application does not guarantee assistance.
Residents should use the paper application corresponding to their City District, which can be confirmed online. Persons can confirm their District by using the search tool at this link. For more information and resources, visit www.miami.gov/SRAP.
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