City re-opening program that offers rent relief to eligible seniors
Published on October 30, 2025
Update: Program Closed
As of 1:30 p.m. on Nov. 17, the program reached its maximum capacity of 25 applicants and is now closed.
Port St. Lucie seniors struggling to pay rent could be eligible to receive financial assistance.
The City of Port St. Lucie will re-open and start accepting applications in November for its Tenant-Based Rental Assistance Program (TBRA). The TBRA is a federally funded initiative designed to help eligible residents age 62 and older stay housed and stable.
To further the City's Strategic Plan initiative to support the needs of vulnerable populations, the program provides a minimum of 12 months rental assistance to qualifying seniors who live or work within City limits and meet federal income guidelines. It is funded through a grant from the Federal HOME program, administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
The level and duration of assistance are determined on a sliding scale based on household income and rental costs.
Approved applicants will receive a voucher that could be used toward rent, a security deposit or a combination of a security and utility deposit if relocation is necessary. Recipients are required to contribute 30% of their monthly adjusted income toward rent.
During the week of Nov. 10-16, a printable application will be available at cityofpsl.com/housing under the Rental Assistance Program for Seniors section. During this time, interested applicants can ask questions, gather required documents and prepare to apply.
The City’s Neighborhood Services Department will be available to assist interested applicants by:
- Email: TBRA@cityofpsl.com
- Phone: 772-344-4084
- In-person: City Hall, 121 SW Port St. Lucie Blvd., from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday (appointments recommended)
Copies of the application will also be made available at this location. If residents cannot access the information online, the City will work to accommodate special requests.
The City will begin accepting applications for the program at 9 a.m. Monday, Nov. 17. Paper applications can be turned in at City Hall, but if residents are unable to visit in person, they can contact the Neighborhood Services Department. Because of limited funding, a maximum of 25 applications will be processed on a first-ready basis. Once the cap is reached, the City will issue a public notice that the application window has closed. Applicants who meet all eligibility criteria will be contacted by City staff via phone, email and mail regarding the status of their application.
For immediate housing assistance, residents are encouraged to call 211, a free and confidential helpline available 24/7, offering access to a wide range of social and community services.