Applications are now being taken for financial assistance with rent, mortgage and utility payments for residents of Escambia and Santa Rosa counties – including the city of Pensacola – who were impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Applications will be taken from now until September 14th or until funds run out. About $800,000 is available from the Florida Housing Finance Corporation and awarded to applicants in grants up to $3,000 per household and paid directly to landlords, mortgage or utility companies. Applications are available online or paper applications can be picked up at any West Florida Public Library branch and several other locations.