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.

May 26, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

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 is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Legal Aid Service of Broward County, Inc.

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

Residents at risk of eviction

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

What changed

Last recorded activity May 26, 2026.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

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.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for these services?

The funding is designated for individuals and families at imminent risk of homelessness due to eviction.

When does this funding increase take effect?

The amendment is effective from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 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.