Funding Increase for Eviction Prevention Services

Original title: MOTION TO APPROVE Third Amendment to Agreement 25-HOSS-HIP-2136-01 between Broward County and Legal Aid Service of Broward County, Inc., increasing the Agreement’s maximum funding amount by $135,000, from $174,644 to $309,644, effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026, to fund eviction prevention services for individuals and families at imminent risk of homelessness; and authorize the County Administrator to take all necessary administrative and budgetary actions to implement the Agreement as amended.

Record date · May 26, 2026

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What This Bill Does

Broward County is proposing to increase funding for the Legal Aid Service of Broward County by $135,000. This additional money is designated to support eviction prevention services for residents at risk of homelessness from October 2025 through September 2026.

Why it matters

This motion increases the total contract value for eviction legal services to $309,644, directly impacting the availability of legal assistance for residents facing potential eviction.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Legal Aid Service of Broward County, Inc.

The organization will receive an additional $135,000 to provide eviction prevention services.

Directly affected

Residents at risk of eviction

These individuals may have increased access to legal services to prevent homelessness.

Key Facts

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