Condominium Special Assessment Program

Qualifying owners making less than 140% of the area median income (AMI) can get up to $50,000 in assistance to pay for these assessments. Individuals earning less than $95,620; couples making less than $109,200; three-person households earning less than $122,920; and households of four making less than $136,500 may be eligible.

Surtax funds will be in the form of a loan and the annual household median income may not exceed the maximum limit of 140% as indicated in the Miami-Dade County income limit chart.

Loan terms will be structured to mitigate the financial burden on families while recognizing the need to ensure compliance with the Surtax program.

Program overview:

• The program will address physical damage to the condominium
• The homeowner must reside in the unit and it must be their primary residence and homestead; Investment owners are not eligible for program assistance
• The program will provide loans up to $50,000.00 with a repayment term of 40 years 
• The monthly payment will be $50.00 for low-income families with the remaining balance due at Maturity Date
• The monthly payment for moderate income families will be calculated at 0.00% interest rate for 40 years
• Any cash assets exceeding $50,000.00 must be used for down payment up to 10% of the loan amount
• If the owner sells the property, cash out refinance or ceases to use the home as primary residence, the balance of the loan becomes due and payable
• Upon the death of the owner, the loan shall become due and payable in full unless ownership of the property passes to the heirs of owner and those heirs meet the following criteria:
  • Live in the property
  • Earn no more than the maximum percentage AMI funding activity at time of transfer
  • Execute appropriate documents as required by Miami-Dade County
• One-time assessment per unit owner
• The rehabilitation funds will be payable to the Condominium Association
• The Condominium Budget and Condo Questioner will be required and reviewed
• Mortgage payments and HOA/Maintenance fees must be current
• A description of the work to be done and or the Scope of Work will be required to determine the loans assistance
• Semi-annual reports from the Condominium Association will be required

Complete the Condominium Special Assessment Application and return it by mail or in person. Email applications will not be accepted.

Required documentation: 

• Valid Florida driver’s licenses or State ID card for adults
• Warranty Deed, Quit Claim Deed or other evidence of ownership of the property
• Last four paystubs, unemployment compensation, valid social security award letter and  evidence of pensions, child support/alimony payments; if applicable
• Copy of social security cards for applicant and co-applicant only
• Proof of US citizenship or current permanent legal residency
• Most current 3 months bank statements for all accounts; must reflect monthly balances
• Mortgage payment must be current and provide copy of current mortgage statement. No coupons accepted
• Copy of current HOA Fees
• Birth certificates for all household members regardless of age. No birth cards accepted
• Last 2 years Federal Income Tax Returns including W-2s, all pages and schedules
• Current SSA-1099 form
• Proof of hazard insurance, flood insurance; if applicable.
• Copy of last utility bills (electric and water bill)
• Copy of Discharged Bankruptcy including all schedules and pages; if applicable
• Divorce Decree and/or Death Certificate; if applicable