Collier CARES Individual Assistance Program- How do I know if I qualify?
1. You must prove loss of income directly related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Required Documentation may include ONE of the following:
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Verification on Unemployment filing since March 1, 2020
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A letter from employer verifying a reduction in hours, pay-rate, number of shifts, or business closure
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Copies of pay stubs from prior to March 2020 and after March 2020
2. You must prove you meet the income guidelines $75,000/yr. (single person household) or less than $150,000/yr. (2+ person household).
Required Documentation may include ONE of the following:
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Verification of receipt of CARES Act Payment from IRS, or
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Most recently filed Tax Return (2019), or
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Verification of Employment and 90-days paystubs and 90-days bank statements and Verification of Assists
3. You must be a Full-Time Collier County Resident.
Required Documentation may include ONE of the following:
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Collier County Driver’s license, or
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Utility bill, or
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Property Tax Receipt with Homestead Exemption, or
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Lease/mortgage with current address
4. You must be a Legal US Resident.
Required Documentation may include ONE of the following:
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Birth Certificate, or
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Passport, or
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Naturalization Certificate, or
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Social Security Card or
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Legal Resident Card
**THE APPLICATION WINDOW FOR THIS SECTOR OF THE COLLIER CARES ACT IS NOW CLOSED**