Collier Community Assistance Program | Collier County Affordable Housing

Collier County residents behind on mortgage, rent or utility payments due to the economic challenges presented by COVID-19 may qualify for assistance. Please see the frequently asked questions (FAQ) page for details about eligibility and documentation requirements.

Applicants must include on their application all household members living in the household. The applicant and all household members 18 years of age or older will need to provide their income documentation and must also meet all of the eligibility requirements. Applications and eligibility are reviewed on a case-by-case basis. If you are determined eligible, program staff will follow up with you.

The assistance categories are described below. It is very important that applicants apply to the correct category. This will help the review process run smoothly and avoid delays, including receiving and verifying requested documents.

Emergency Rental Assistance for Households – Renters Only

If you are renting and your household income is at 80% or below area median income, or AMI, you can qualify for up to 18 months of assistance. You may also qualify for assistance with paying past due bills. See income table below.

County (Metro)	Percentage Category	Income Limit by Number of Persons in Household
County (Metro)	Percentage Category	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10
Collier County (Naples-Immokalee-Marco Island MSA) Median: 98,600	80%	52,850	60,400	67,950	75,450	81,500	87,550	93,600	99,600	105,616	111,651

Emergency Rental Assistance PSA (English)

Emergency Rental Assistance PSA (Spanish)

Local Recovery Program for Household Assistance* – Renters and Homeowners with a Mortgage

If you are a homeowner, with a mortgage and whose household income is between 0% and 140% area median income (AMI), you may qualify for up to $25,000 in federal assistance. See income table below.

If you are a renter whose household income is greater than 80% of the AMI income levels shown below, you may qualify for up to $25,000 in Federal Assistance.

County (Metro)	Percentage Category	Income Limit by Number of Persons in Household
County (Metro)	Percentage Category	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10
Collier County (Naples-Immokalee-Marco Island MSA) Median: 98,600	30%	19,850	22,650	25,500	28,300	32,470	37,190	41,910	46,630	Refer to HUD
	50%	33,050	37,750	42,450	47,150	50,950	54,700	58,500	62,250	66,010	69,782
	80%	52,850	60,400	67,950	75,450	81,500	87,550	93,600	99,600	105,616	111,651
	120%	79,320	90,600	101,880	113,160	122,280	131,280	140,400	149,400	158,424	167,477
	140%	92,540	105,700	118,860	132,020	142,660	153,160	163,800	174,300	184,828	195,390

* Funded by the American Rescue Plan Act.

Local Recovery Program PSA (English)

Local Recovery Program PSA (Spanish)

To Report Fraud

To report fraud that you suspect is occurring or has occurred, please notify Collier County for review. Any suspected fraud in connection with Collier County’s emergency rental assistance program should be reported immediately. Collier County reserves the right to decline funding or participation, to any applicant, if it is determined that fraud has occurred.

Please complete the Fraud Report online form if you suspect or have knowledge of a tenant or landlord that has made a fraudulent application or received funds inappropriately. Once the form is completed, you will have the option to submit it electronically or print and mail it to the address indicated on the form.