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Home My WebLink Aboutassistance reportSubmitted Into the public record in connection with itemlUk-t\ on It-n-Ds Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk MIAMI RECOVERS The following assistance is provided to aid those residents whose homes were located within the City of Miami limits and were renting units in buildings deemed as "condemned buildings," or to homeowners who suffered roof damage due to Hurricane Wilma. Assistance will be extended to qualifying City of Miami residents on a first come, first serve basis as assistance is based on funding availability. Assistance is extended one time per address. ASSISTANCE FOR RENTERS For renters displaced by Hurricane Wilma, both security deposit and relocation assistance will be provided. To be eligible for this assistance, the applicant must: •have left or be leaving a condemned building located within City of Miami limits •have a condemnation letter and a recent utility bill from the last three months (or other acceptable proof of residency within the City of Miami) with an address matching the one on the condemnation letter •have located a new place to live (can be outside of the City of Miami), have a signed lease stating the exact amount of the monthly rent due, and a W-9 form signed by the landlord (the assistance check will be paid directly to the landlord) Security deposit assistance is provided based on the number of bedrooms of the new place of residence. The chart below outlines the maximum amounts of assistance provided. If the security deposit is less than the maximum provided, the lesser amount will be paid out. # of bedrooms of 0 1 2 3 4 new home Maximum provided Relocation assistance is also provided to cover moving expenses, based on the number of rooms of furniture that will be moved from the condemned residence to the new place of residence (can be outside of the City of Miami). The chart below outlines the maximum amounts of relocation assistance provided, based on the number of rooms of furniture being moved (rooms include bedrooms, living room, dining room, kitchen). In all cases, the relocation assistance check will be paid directly to the applicant (renter). #of rooms of i 1 furniture Maximum provided $ 450 $ 600 $ 775 $950 $ 1,075 $ 1,200 $ 1,325 $ 1,450 ASSISTANCE FOR HOMEOWNERS — ROOF REPAIR ONLY For homeowners whose homes suffered roof damage due to Hurricane Wilma, roof replacement assistance will be available. Preference will be given to retirees living on fixed incomes. To be eligible for this assistance, the applicant must: •present proof of ownership of the property •present proof of insurance (if the property is insured) •be current in their property taxes 0 13 Q �? • be the occupant of the property •have less than 120% of median income (see chart below) # of persons in the household 120% income limit $ 45,480 $ 51,960 $58,440 $64,920 $70,080 $75,360 $80,520 $85,680 The following constitute emergency roofing repairs: •cornice defective and in danger of falling •parapet walls leaning or bulging, in danger of falling •defective rain leaders and gutters, causing water to enter premises •roof leaking or open to elements Please note: If the owner has applied for FEMA assistance online, they must fill in their FEMA number on the Miami Recovers application. Homeowner's assistance provides the homeowner with a loan of up to $15,000 and adheres to the guidelines of the City's single family rehabilitation program. As such, a lien will be placed on the property in order for roofing work to commence. If the applicant's home is insured, insurance coverage must be utilized first towards the cost of roofing repairs; subsequently, City assistance will be utilized to cover the deductible. Should FEMA not reimburse the City of Miami for the roof work, the loan will be forgivable after ten years. Note: Once the application has been submitted to Community Development, those applicants whose property is insured will need to later provide a written document from the insurer stating how much the insurer will cover toward roofing work and how much of a deductible the homeowner will need to pay. Submitted Into the public record in connection with item tJ A. ix on 11 -1"'j - D6 �ompson Clerk Submitted Into the public Miami Recovers record in connection with Application for Financial Assistance item IQ A )1 on l i - 11- CC Due to Damage from Hurricane Wilma Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk SECTION A: Applicant Information Type of Assistance Applying for - please check appropriate box & fill in Section I:• ❑ ASSISTANCE FOR RENTERS: I rented a unit in a building (located in the City of Miami) that was condemned due to damage from Hurricane Wilma. Also, Fill out Sections B & D below. ❑ ASSISTANCE FOR HOMEOWNERS:1 own and live in a home (located in the City of Miami) that suffered serious roof damage due to Hurricane Wilma. Also, Fill out Section C & D below. Please print information as clearly as possible: First Name: Last Name: Home Phone: Work Phone: Cell Phone: Address: Apt#: Address of the unit (now condemned) you rented prior to Hurricane Wilma or address of the home you own with roof damage due to Hurricane Wilma: City MIAMI State: FL Zip Code: Commission District: SECTION B: Assistance for Renters Address of the NEW unit where you presently (or will) reside: Address: Apt#: City: State: Zip Code: Commission District: Please attach copies of the following to this application: executed lease agreement; W-9 form signed by your landlord; condemnation letter; proof of City residence (within the past three months) matching the address on the condemnation letter. Please select rooms with furniture in your new unit: ❑ Bedrooms # Living Room ❑Kitchen ❑ Family Room Other A City inspector shall visit the premises to verify accuracy of above selections. SECTION C: Assistance for Homeowners — Roof Repair Only Please answer the following questions. 1. Does your property have more than one living unit? Yes ❑ No ❑ 2. Do you owe the City of Miami (including property taxes)? Yes ❑ No ❑ 3. Did you file online with FEMA for aid after Hurricane Wilma? Yes ❑ No ❑ If you checked "Yes" to question #3, please fill in your FEMA number here: # Page 1 of 2 11/9/2005 4. Is your property insured? Yes ❑ No ❑ If you checked "Yes" to question #4, please fill in the name of your insurance carrier here (f known at this time): 5. Is your family income, based on household size, MORE than the amounts shown below? (Count income from all people living in your house) .Yes ❑ No ❑ MAXIMUM INCOME AMOUNTS it of persons in the 1 household 120% $ 45,480 $ 51,960 $58,440 income limit $64,920 $70,080 $75,360 $80,520 $85,680 NOTE: If you answered "YES" to question #1, #2, and/ or #5 your property is NOT eligible for assistance. SECTION D: Agreement: Please read Warning & sign below to complete your application. Warning: Florida Statute 817 provides that willfulfalse statements or misrepresentation concerning income and assets or liabilities relating to financial condition is a misdemeanor of the first degree and is punishable by fines and imprisonment provided under S 775.082 or 775.83 Print Name of Applicant Signature of Applicant Date Name of person assisting applicant filling form: Submitted into the public record in connection with item N R ►1 on 11- l -06 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk Page 2 of 2 11/9/2005 Miami Recovers Landlord Agreement Submitted Into the public record in connection with item N A. i 1 on i- r- bs Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk I, agree to rent the dwelling located (landlord's first & last name) at, to, (address of vacant unit, including apartment #) (name of tenant — must be the name of the applicant in the Miami Recovers application for Financial Assistance) Total Monthly Rent: $ Security Deposits: $ The City of Miami's Miami Recovers program will provide the landlord with a check to cover the required security deposit. Landlord must provide the following: • Signed W-9 Form • Exact address check should be mailed to, including City, State & Zip Code) - please write down below: Address: City: State: ZipCode: Warning: Florida Statute 817 provides that willful false statements or misrepresentation concerning income and assets or liabilities relating to financial condition is a misdemeanor of the first degree and is punishable by fines and imprisonment provided under S 775.082 or 775.83 Landlord/Agent Signature Date Contact Telephone # Security Deposit Assistance is provided by the number of bedrooms the property to be rented has. The chart below outlines the maximum amounts of assistance provided. If the security deposit is less than the maximum provided, the lesser amount will be paid out. # of bedrooms of new home 0 Maximum provided $ 682 $ 775 2 3 $ 929 $1,204 $ 1,419 Submitted Into the publid record in connection with item NA.11 on 11 -) 1-05 Form YY -9 (Rev. January 2005) Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification Priscilla A. �� of e r i� of send to the IRS. Print or type See Specific Instructions on page 2. Name (as shown on your income tax return) Business name, if different from above Individual/ — Check appropriate box: U Sole proprietor LJ Corporation JI Partnership Other to -I Exempt from backup I withholding Address (number, street, and apt. or suite no.) Requester's name and address (optional) City, state, and ZIP code List account number(s) here (optional) Part 1 Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) Enter your TIN in the appropriate box. The TIN provided must match the name given on Line 1 to avoid backup withholding. For individuals, this is your social security number (SSN). However, for a resident alien, sole proprietor, or disregarded entity, see the Part I instructions on page 3. For other entities, it is your employer identification number (EIN). If you do not have a number, see How to get a TIN on page 3. Note, If the account is in more than one name, see the chart on page 4 for guidelines on whose number to enter. Part II Certification Social security number +I� or Employer identification number Under penalties of perjury, I certify that: 1. The number shown on this form is my correct taxpayer identification number (or I am waiting for a number to be issued to me), and 2. I am not subject to backup withholding because: (a) I am exempt from backup withholding, or (b) I have not been notified by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) that I am subject to backup withholding as a result of a failure to report all interest or dividends, or (c) the IRS has notified me that I am no longer subject to backup withholding, and 3. I am a U.S. person (including a U.S. resident alien). Certification instructions. You must cross out item 2 above if you have been notified by the IRS that you are currently subject to backup withholding because you have failed to report all interest and dividends on your tax return. For real estate transactions, item 2 does not apply. For mortgage interest paid, acquisition or abandonment of secured property, cancellation of debt, contributions to an individual retirement arrangement (IRA), and generally, payments other than interest and dividends, you are not required to sign the Certification, but you must provide your correct TIN. (See the instructions on page 4.) Sign Here Signature of U.S. person ► Date ► Purpose of Form A person who is required to file an information return with the IRS, must obtain your correct taxpayer identification number (TIN) to report, for example, income paid to you, real estate transactions, mortgage interest you paid, acquisition or abandonment of secured property, cancellation of debt, or contributions you made to an IRA. U.S. person. Use Form W-9 only if you are a U.S. person (including a resident alien), to provide your correct TIN to the person requesting it (the requester) and, when applicable, to: 1. Certify that the TIN you are giving is correct (or you are waiting for a number to be issued), 2. Certify that you are not subject to backup withholding, or 3. Claim exemption from backup withholding if you are a U.S. exempt payee. Note. If a requester gives you a form other than Form W-9 to request your TIN, you must use the requester's form if it is substantially similar to this Form W-9. For federal tax purposes you are considered a person if you are: • An individual who is a citizen or resident of the United States, • A partnership, corporation, company, or association created or organized in the United States or under the laws of the United States, or • Any estate (other than a foreign estate) or trust. See Regulations sections 301.7701-6(a) and 7(a) for additional information. Foreign person. If you are a foreign person, do not use Form W-9. Instead, use the appropriate Form W-8 (see Publication 515, Withholding of Tax on Nonresident Aliens and Foreign Entities). Nonresident alien who becomes a resident alien. Generally, only a nonresident alien individual may use the terms of a tax treaty to reduce or eliminate U.S. tax on certain types of income. However, most tax treaties contain a provision known as a "saving clause." Exceptions specified in the saving clause may permit an exemption from tax to continue for certain types of income even after the recipient has otherwise become a U.S. resident alien for tax purposes. If you are a U.S. resident alien who is relying on an exception contained in the saving clause of a tax treaty to claim an exemption from U.S. tax on certain types of income, you must attach a statement to Form W-9 that specifies the following five items: 1. The treaty country. Generally, this must be the same treaty under which you claimed exemption from tax as a nonresident alien. 2. The treaty article addressing the income. 3. The article number (or location) in the tax treaty that contains the saving clause and its exceptions. Cat. No 10231X Form W-9 (Rev. 1-2005) Miami Recovers Roof Repair Assistance for Home owners Wednesday, November 16, 2005 Client Calls NET Office (Phone Interview) - Set Up Office Interview Client visit NET Office NO Phone Interview: Bring the following Items to interview * Proof of Home Ownership * Do you have insurance? - If YES, not covered by FEMA *Taxes must be current 11414 i ► Client Information Logged in System (Citistat database) NET interviews client, reviews documentation Submit to CD Received by CD, Logged in CD Database Application to Housing Underwriter Send CD Inspector to property for Pictures CD underwrites case & approves assistance Submitted Into the public record in connection with item NA•►\ on \\ as Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk Miami Recovers Rental - Relocation Assistance Wednesday, November 16, 2005 Client Calls NET Office (Phone Interview) - Set Up Office Interview Client visit NET Office NO Phone Interview: Bring the following Items to interview Condemnation Letter Recent utility bill with address matching Condemnation Letter's address Executed Lease or LL Agreement & Signed W-9 form Client Information Logged in System (Citistat database) NET interviews ► client, reviews documentation Submit to CD Received by CD, Logged in CD Database Application provided to Housing Specialist Submitted Into the public record in connection with item IJA-1l on I%- 1'%-6b Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk Send CD Inspector to property for Pictures CD underwrites case & approves assistance