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We continue to provide our residents and businesses with the latest updates from the City of Miami Beach during this pandemic. We urge you to wear a mask in public, practice social distancing and wash your hands regularly.
Please note, effective Monday, August 17, we will be modifying the Scott Rakow Youth Center Pool hours to Monday through Sunday from 7 a.m. to noon.
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Lottery for COVID-19 Assistance
The City of Miami Beach has received Coronavirus Relief Funds from the Florida Housing Finance Corporation (FHFC) to provide emergency rent, mortgage, and maintenance/HOA fees assistance to households adversely impacted by COVID-19. Miami Beach households earning up to 120% Area Median Income ($58,440 for a household of one) can apply online via the City’s website for help with:
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Rental assistance (including rent arrears, deposits and utility payments)
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Mortgage payments (including principal and interest as well as insurance and property taxes paid via escrow only) and homeowner association fees. The assisted property may not have any current City liens and cannot be under any forbearance agreement in order to qualify for assistance
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Housing re-entry assistance such as security deposits, utility deposits and temporary storage of household furnishings
Applications for the assistance lottery will be accepted beginning Wednesday, August 19 at 9 a.m. and close on Wednesday, August 26 at 4 p.m. A website link to apply will be forthcoming. A computerized lottery of submitted applications will be held on Monday, August 31 at 9 a.m. to establish a numerical order for processing these applicants. Inclusion in the lottery waitlist does not mean your application is confirmed eligible or that the applicant will receive assistance.
For more information, call the Office of Housing and Community Services at 305.673.7491.
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COVID-19 & Antibody Testing
*NEW* Walk-Up Testing
The walk-up COVID-19 testing site located at 73 Street and Ocean Terrace is moving to the municipal parking lot on 21 Street and Collins Avenue beginning tomorrow, August 14 and will continue to operate from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Once you check-in, there is no need to stand in a line, you will receive a text message advising when the nurse is ready for you.
Miami Beach Convention Center Testing Site
Both the COVID-19 active virus and antibody tests continue to be available at the Miami Beach Convention Center testing facility located on 17 Street and Convention Center Drive. The COVID-19 drive-thru and walk-up testing site is available daily, including weekends, from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. and is available for ages 5 and up.
Visit our 'Testing' tab to view detailed information on all testing locations, including testing at the Hard Rock Stadium and homebound testing and further details.
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Drive-Thru Food Distribution
Feeding South Florida and Commissioner David Richardson will host a drive-thru food distribution Saturday, August 15.
Saturday, August 15
9 AM - 11 AM
2100 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL
The food distribution is on a first come, first serve basis while supplies last. Please remain in your car and open the trunk when it's your turn in line.
If you do not have a car and would like to qualify for food assistance, please call or register online. Phone: 305.604.CITY (2489) or www.miamibeachfl.gov/food
Additionally, please note that the weekly Tuesday walk-up food distribution will not occur next Tuesday, August 18 due to Election Day.
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2020 Primary Election
This is the last week to vote early ahead of the Primary Election on Tuesday, August 18.
The two early voting locations in Miami Beach are as follows:
Miami Beach City Hall | 1700 Convention Center Drive
North Shore Branch Library | 7501 Collins Avenue
Early voting times vary, click here to view the schedule.
There are 23 early voting locations throughout Miami-Dade County, don't wait until August 18 to cast your vote.
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Plasma Donation
As the number of COVID-19 infections rise in Florida, hospitals are facing critical shortages of convalescent plasma for treatment. OneBlood is working with the public and physicians to coordinate the delivery of potential lifesaving COVID-19 convalescent plasma to those in need.
Transfusing the plasma that contains the antibodies into a person still fighting the virus can provide a boost to the patient’s immune system and potentially help them recover. Click here to learn more on how you can donate today.
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Mask Up Miami Beach
We urge everyone to wear a mask, continue practicing social distancing and meticulously wash hands regularly.
Reminder, Miami Beach Police and Code Compliance Officers are giving out $50 civil citations for anyone not wearing a facial covering while in a public place or space. Free masks are being provided at all Miami-Dade Public Libraries.
Watch a brief video below on why our residents mask up!
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Virtual Specialty Summer Camps
The Miami Beach Parks and Recreation Department continue to offer fun and new virtual camps for your kids to enjoy.
Offerings include:
- Culinary Camp
- Magic Camp
- Lego Camp
- Coding Camp
- Dance Camp & more
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Stay Informed
Now more than ever it's important to get counted! So call up your friends and neighbors and ask them to visit my2020census.gov and make sure our community gets counted.
Visit our dedicated, city-related coronavirus webpage www.miamibeachfl.gov/coronavirus for the most up-to-date information, including important resources, impacts to city services and more.
Our city hotline at 305.604.CITY (2489) is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. You can also email your questions to [email protected]. Or connect with us through social media via email, Nextdoor, Facebook, Twitter and via text message (text MBAlert to 888777).
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