Public Housing Agency

Resident's Digest, a Public Housing Newsletter

Take a look at the current issue of Resident's Digest, a quarterly newsletter for our Public Housing residents featuring recent accomplishments, community activities, and upcoming public events. Resident's Digest May 2011 Resident's Digest May 2011 en Español Resident's Digest May 2011 an Kreyol

Online rent payments

Pay your rent in a matter of minutes by just providing your client number, unit number and credit or debit card information. This rent payment method is safe, quick and convenient. If you experience any problems with your payment please email mdphaerent@miamidade.gov.

• Pay your rent now

Protect your family from lead in your home

Many houses and apartments built before 1978 have paint that contains high levels of lead (called lead based paint). Lead from paint, chips, and dust can pose serious health hazards if not taken care of properly.
Download Simple Steps to Protect your Family from Lead Intoxication (also available in Spanish ).

Help for healthcare prescriptions

The Florida Discount Drug Card Program is designed to lower the cost of prescriptions for Florida residents who have no drug insurance coverage. You may qualify if you are age 60 and older or if you are under age 60 with a total family income under 300 percent of the federal poverty level. For more information please visit http://www.floridadiscountdrugcard.com or call 1-866-341-8894 (TTY Users may call 1-866-763-9630).

Are Your Funds safe?

In light of recent events in the financial markets, many residents are concerned about the security of their funds as well as the stability of their financial institutions. Protect your life savings against economic volatility by staying aware and informed of your choices and options.

• Find out more
• Visit the FDIC site
• Check if your bank is FDIC insured

Money-saving programs for our residents

• The Link-Up and Lifeline Florida Assistance Programs are designed to ensure that all residents of Florida have affordable access to telephone service and connections in their homes. Customers of participating telecommunications providers can now apply online using the Public Service Commission Secure On-line Application Form.

• Miami-Dade County's Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is currently assisting income eligible residents with payment of their gas and/or electric bill.  Applications for LIHEAP will be available beginning Monday, February 9, 2009 at Service Centers. Get more information on the LIHEAP program.