The City of Tampa’s Rental and Move-In Assistance Program (RMAP) is temporarily paused as preparations are made for the next phase of assistance. The program is projected to reopen for new applications on Monday, February 2, 2026.
We sincerely appreciate the community’s patience and continued support during this transition. Your partnership helps us strengthen services and ensure that vital housing resources remain available to Tampa residents in need.
Under the direction of Mayor Jane Castor, the Rental & Move-In Assistance Program was launched in March 2022 in order to help local renters with their rising rent bills. The Castor Administration and the Tampa City Council were both willing and eager to create a program that could be put in place quickly and used to help as many residents as possible.
Though the award amount for each approved household varies and is based on Area Median Income (AMI), in most cases, the average award a household receives, for up to a year, totals approximately $5,000. Thank you for your interest and we look forward to receiving your application and helping you through the process. We understand the need for assistance is great and it is our mission to provide you answers, and ultimately financial relief, as soon as possible. However, given the overwhelming amount of interest the program has received, please be patient as we work to process every case thoroughly and fairly.
Types of Assistance:
Program Requirements:
Types of Assistance:
Program Requirements:
Types of Assistance:
Program Requirements:
Federal HUD and State Income Limits 2025 as of 4/28/2025 | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
HOUSEHOLD SIZE | 1 person | 2 persons | 3 persons | 4 persons | 5 persons | 6 persons | 7 persons | 8 persons |
Above Moderate (140%) | 102,200 | 116,760 | 131,460 | 146,020 | 157,780 | 169,400 | 181,160 | 192,780 |
Moderate income (120%) | 87,600 | 100,080 | 112,680 | 125,160 | 135,240 | 145,200 | 155,280 | 165,240 |
Low Income (80%) | 58,450 | 66,800 | 75,150 | 83,450 | 90,150 | 96,850 | 103,500 | 110,200 |
Very Low (50%) | 36,500 | 41,700 | 46,950 | 52,150 | 56,350 | 60,500 | 64,700 | 68,850 |
Extremely Low (30%) | 21,950 | 25,050 | 28,200 | 32,150 | 37,650 | 43,150 | 48,650 | 54,150 |
Notice: The City of Tampa’s Rent and Move-In Assistance Program (RMAP) is currently paused and not accepting new applications as we approach the end of the fiscal year. The program will be reviewed with the start of the new fiscal year after October, and updates regarding the future of RMAP will be shared as they become available.
Application Limitations and Reapplication Policy:
Additionally, applicants may become permanently ineligible to reapply if the information provided in their application cannot be verified.
To calculate monthly subsidy amounts, the household’s gross income and monthly rent are used. An eligible household can receive up to $1,000 per month based on their AMI group.
SUBSIDY AMOUNTS | |
AMI% | Amount |
80-140 | $416.00 |
50-80 | $625.00 |
30-50 | $833.00 |
0-30 | $1,000.00 |
*Subsidy payments are subject to change based on rental amount
The total number of months of assistance is determined by the applicant’s lease end date.
The maximum move-in assistance awarded is based off 3 times the tenant’s monthly rent. Move-in assistance can include security deposit, 1st month’s rent, and last month’s rent if required by the landlord.
Applicants are required to submit a rent ledger detailing their past due balance. No more than 2 months of past due rent (plus late fees) can be awarded.
Not all eligible households qualify for the move-in assistance, eviction prevention, and limited monthly subsidy. Households that are already receiving subsidized assistance are not eligible for the limited monthly subsidy but may qualify for move-in assistance. If you have received RMAP assistance previously, you are ineligible.
TOTAL AWARD MAXIMUMS | |
AMI% | Amount |
80-140 | $5,000.00 |
50-80 | $7,500.00 |
30-50 | $10,000.00 |
0-30 | $12,000.00 |
All approved applicants will receive a letter via email outlining their total assistance amount.
Since its start, the program has received widespread attention. Once you submit your application, please be patient as our staff works to process your case as efficiently as possible. In general, most applicants receive an update regarding their application status within 14 business days.
For questions about the program, please contact the Housing Information Line at (813) 307-5555 (Monday through Friday, 9 am to 3 pm).
