North Miami Offers Up to $4,800 in Move-In Aid

A federally funded, one-time rental grant can cover first and last month's rent and a security deposit for eligible households.

Updated on Nov. 1, 2026 in Apartments

North Miami Offers Up to $4,800 in Move-In Aid

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North Miami is offering renters up to $4,800 in one-time move-in assistance covering first and last month's rent and a security deposit. The grant is paid directly to the landlord or property owner and is funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Why it matters

Move-in costs for one-bedroom apartments can push past $3,400, creating a barrier for renters who have the monthly income to afford the unit. The program aims to reduce that upfront burden for households in North Miami.

Annual income limits are $69,400 for one person, $79,300 for two, $89,200 for three and $99,100 for four, set at 80% of the Miami-Dade area median income. The stub does not indicate how many households the program can serve.

The players

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

The federal agency that funds the program and sets its housing quality and rent-reasonableness standards.

City of North Miami

The municipal government administering the move-in grant through its Department of Housing and Social Services.

The details

Applications are accepted year-round exclusively through the city's Neighborly portal, and the rental unit must be inside North Miami's boundaries. Units must pass an inspection confirming compliance with HUD's housing quality standards, and households that received aid from North Miami's Department of Housing and Social Services in the preceding two years are excluded.

Applications are accepted year-round through the Neighborly portal.
Applicants who received city housing aid in the preceding two years are ineligible.

Renter Burden

The grant applies HUD's housing quality standards and federal rent-reasonableness requirements to a city-administered move-in assistance program, tying local aid to federal inspection rules.

Renters in North Miami who need help covering first and last month's rent and a security deposit may qualify for up to $4,800 if their household income falls below the published limits. Eligible tenants should apply online through the city's Neighborly portal, since the unit must be inside city boundaries and pass inspection.

The takeaway

Renters who are shut out by upfront move-in costs should check eligibility early, because income limits and the two-year prior-aid exclusion determine who qualifies. Verifying your household size against the published income thresholds before applying can save time.