Florida S0236 establishes a rental assistance grant program for low-income, honorably discharged veterans to help with security deposits.

Florida S0236 creates the Veterans’ Rental Assistance Grant Program to provide financial support for low-income, honorably discharged veterans. The program offers one-time grants up to $2,000 to assist with security deposits for rental housing. To qualify, veterans must provide proof of honorable discharge and residency, and have an annual household income at or below 140 percent of the area median income. The Florida Housing Finance Corporation is authorized to administer the program and may adopt rules for implementation. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.

Florida S0236 establishes a rental assistance grant program for low-income, honorably discharged veterans to help with security deposits.

Florida S0236 creates the Veterans’ Rental Assistance Grant Program to provide financial support for low-income, honorably discharged veterans. The program offers one-time grants up to $2,000 to assist with security deposits for rental housing. To qualify, veterans must provide proof of honorable discharge and residency, and have an annual household income at or below 140 percent of the area median income. The Florida Housing Finance Corporation is authorized to administer the program and may adopt rules for implementation. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.