FY2027 Non-Ad Valorem Assessment Hardship Assistance Program (NAVAHAP) Application

FY2027 Non-Ad Valorem Assessment Hardship Assistance Program (NAVAHAP) Application
Instructions: Each section of this application is required. Please complete each section in its entirety and if something doesn't apply, please respond "N/A". At the end of the application, you will need to upload your supporting documentation.

Some fields are marked with a red asterisk (*); these are required fields.

All FAHAP applications for the regular submission period must be submitted before noon on Wednesday, Septebember 30, 2026.

After this deadline, no other applications will be reviewed for the FY2027 tax year.

Qualification Notice: The household must meet income requirements to qualify for this program. Visit NAVAHAP Page for the income limits. Additionally, there is a $2,000.00 limit for the combined valuation of all bank accounts, CDs, money market accounts, stocks, bonds, security, or other such financial instruments or accounts.
Section 1 - Applicant Information
Choose hardship type
Applicant's Name
Applicant's Date of Birth (DOB)

MonthDayYear
2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit yearDate
Applicant's Gender - this does not influence approval
Marital Status - this does not influence approval
Primary Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Alternate Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Property Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Mailing Address - if different from property address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Email address
Do you prefer to receive your approval status notification by email? If yes, you will not receive a response by US mail.
Section 2 - Property Details
A) Have you applied for this assistance in past years, regardless of approval status?
B) Have you occupied the property for the past 12 months and is the property your present primary address?
C) Do you intent to maintain this property as your primary residence for the remainder of the present tax year?
D) Do you owe property taxes for the year you are requesting assistance?
E) Do you agree to immediately notify the City of Gainesville if you vacate or sell the property?
F) Do you own any other real estate properties?
Section 3 - Household Income and/or Public Assistance
Did any adults in your household file a 2025 income tax return?
If yes, what was the total adjusted gross income (AGI) for 2025 for ALL adults in the household? Refer to IRS form 1040.
If no, what is the total current monthly income (before taxes) for the household, including regular social security payments and current employment?
Does anyone in the household receive TANF cash assistance, food stamps (SNAP), WIC, or SSI/SSDI benefits?
If yes, what is the amount of the monthly benefit from all sources?
Section 4 - Household Members

All persons residing on the property, excluding renters, must be named below. Not all households have five members, please put N/A in the household member names when there are no other household members.
2nd Household Member Name or Spouse's Name, if married
2nd Household Member DOB

MonthDayYear
2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit yearDate
2nd Household Member Relationship to Applicant
3rd Household Member Name
3rd Household Member DOB

MonthDayYear
2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit yearDate
3rd Household Member Relationship to Applicant
4th Household Member Name
4th Household Member DOB

MonthDayYear
2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit yearDate
4th Household Member Relationship to Applicant
5th Household Member Name
5th Household Member DOB

MonthDayYear
2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit yearDate
5th Household Member Relationship to Applicant
Section 5 - Asset Disclosure

You will be required to provide supporting documentation for financial institution statements, stocks, bonds, and other securities.
Choose the types of financial accounts and/or prepaid/benefit cards owned by members of the household.
Choose the types of financial instruments owner by members of the household.
Do you keep cash on hand?
Does the combined valuation for all assets listed in Section 5 exceed $2,000?
Section 6 - Applicant Certification

If this application is submitted for a property with multiple deeded owners, each owner must sign this application. If anyone signs by Power-of-Attorney (POA), a copy of the POA must be submitted.
This application is being submitted for (choose as applicable):
Under penalty of perjury, I/we certify that the information provided in this application, and in any accompanying documentation, is true and correct. I/we further certify that they are the owner(s) of the above-listed residential property, are entitled to a hardship exemption pursuant to the requirements of the Gainesville Code of Ordinances section 11-39.1, and have the present intent to maintain the residential property as my/our permanent residence throughout the remainder of the fiscal year for which the assessment is imposed.

I/we understand the completion and submission of this application is not a guarantee of assistance granted by the City of Gainesville. The information provided is subject to review and verification by the City of Gainesville through its employees and/or agents in order to determine eligibility for the hardship assistance. I understand that providing inaccurate or incomplete information will result in a denial of assistance. Furthermore, I understand that all information provided to the City of Gainesville is subject to release to other persons and entities pursuant to the Florida Public Records Law unless such record is otherwise exempt or confidential by law.
Application Date

MonthDayYear
2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit yearDate
Applicant's Name (Property Owner 1)

First NameLast Name
Applicant's Signature
Property Owner 2's Name

First NameLast Name
Property Owner 2's Signature
Section 7 - Supporting Documentation
Please protect your Personal Identifying Information (PII). When you are submitting your documentation, you may redact social security numbers and financial institution account numbers. As noted in the certification, documents submitted are subject to disclosure under the public records law, please help protect your PII and redact this information when uploading your documentation.

If you are exempt from public records disclosure pursuant to Florida Statutes Chapter 119, please send an email to citybc@gainesvillefl.gov providing the reason your records are exempt.

Fields marked with a red asterisk (*) are required. Other documents may be required based on your responses to questions on the application. Please be sure to provide all relevant documentation.
Provide a copy of Florida driver license or identification card for each property owner.

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Provide proof of the 2026 homestead exemption for the property. This can be a copy of the homestead exemption receipt from the Alachua County Property Appraiser (ACPA) or a currently-dated printout from the ACPA website showing the homestead exemption.

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Provide a copy of the 2025 tax return(s), 2026 social security, or 2026 SSI/SSDI benefit letter(s).

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Provide a copy all bank, credit union, and money market statements. Statements must be full statements. All statements provided must be for a period ending between June 1, 2026-August 31, 2026.

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Provide a copy of any TANF, SNAP, WIC, or other public assistance benefit letters. All benefit letters must be for benefits effective June 1, 2026 or after.

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Provide a copy of all statements for stocks, bonds, or other securities for the period ending July 31, 2026.

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If signed by Power-of-Attorney, provide a copy of the POA.

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FY2027 Non-Ad Valorem Assessment Hardship Assistance Program (NAVAHAP) Application

Section 1 - Applicant Information

Section 2 - Property Details

Section 3 - Household Income and/or Public Assistance

Section 4 - Household Members

Section 5 - Asset Disclosure

Section 6 - Applicant Certification

Section 7 - Supporting Documentation