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Low Income Housing Tax Credit Program

The Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Program was designed to encourage private investors to develop affordable housing through new construction, purchasing, and renovation of affordable rental housing for low-income households. The program offers tax credits to landlords, investors, and developers ― allowing them to pay less money in taxes to…

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Medicaid Unwinding

During the COVID-19 Pandemic, protections were put in place so that Medicaid recipients kept coverage even if they no longer qualified. This was done so people had access to COVID-19 testing and treatment. These special protections are coming to an end, and the Department of Children and Families (DCF) has…

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Medical-Legal Partnerships

Health + Legal Care: Rx for Better Health Outcomes What is a Medical-Legal Partnership? A Medical-Legal Partnership (MLP) places legal advocates side-by-side with healthcare professionals and their patients to address health-harming legal needs. In an MLP, legal advocates help healthcare professionals address the root causes of a patient’s poor health…

Military & Veterans

Veterans benefits are earned through military service in the United States Armed Forces. If you are not eligible for certain VA benefits, it may be because you have a less-than-honorable discharge and need a discharge upgrade. There are also benefits available to survivors of veterans who have passed away. A…

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Military & Veterans

Military Discharge Upgrades

Did something happen during your military service that caused you to receive a less-than-honorable discharge such as a General, Other than Honorable, Bad Conduct, or Dishonorable discharge? If there are mitigating factors, you may be able to upgrade your discharge certificate (DD Form 214) and become eligible for various veterans’…

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Military & Veterans

Mobile Home Issues

A Mobile Home is a residential structure, not originally sold as a recreational vehicle, and designed to be used as a house when connected to required utilities. Mobile Homes must have plumbing, heating, air conditioning, and electrical throughout, and are generally 8 feet or more in width, and 35 feet…

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Housing

Mortgage Forbearance & Homebuyers Education

Don’t miss the opportunity of becoming a HOMEOWNER. Is homeownership for me? How do I stick with a budget and maintain my credit scores? What is the role of a realtor and a home inspector? How do I qualify for a loan? What is a home sale “Closing?” Being well-informed…

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Debt & Creditors

Mortgage Foreclosures

People who take out a loan to purchase a home in Florida typically sign a promissory note and a mortgage. A promissory note is a document containing the borrower’s promise to repay the loan, as well as the terms for repayment. The mortgage creates a security interest in the property.…

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Housing

Financial Matters

Debt & Creditors

Mortgage Hardship after Disaster

When homeowners struggle to make their mortgage payments, there are options to consider. Fortunately, most mortgage loans (three out of five) made in the United States are government-sponsored or government-insured, and, as a result, the rules governing how homeowners with these mortgages will be treated after disasters or set-backs are…

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Debt & Creditors | Disaster Relief

Name Change

To request a name change, there’s a legal process to go through the court system. Learn about your rights, requirements and the process for requesting a name change in Florida.

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Divorce & Children