Voucher program for Miami homeless needs landlords

The Miami-Dade Homeless Trust’s $11 million voucher program receives federal funding. The program’s RentConnect team aims to connect landlords with pre-screened tenants like Perry.

[@Shadowx157]

These RICH housing developers wanna push out the minimum wage workers? Ok, what happens when restaurants, airports, business, Uber can't find any workers? Push out the working class then what? No garbage truck, no secretaries, no entry level positions filled cause the cheapest shoe box in a 50 mile radius is 2000 dollars rent..

[@highcaliberexclusive9890]

Thank you REAL ESTATE LAWYER MAYOR FRANCIS SUAREZ of Miami. 😭 🤣👋 He sold out this city for his Tech jobs boom dream. Now look at his stupid "Miami Coin" down to 1¢. And now look at all these luxury condo highrises half empty.

[@GhostRiderSpiritOfVengeance]

@@highcaliberexclusive9890 as a fellow WV native, I'm impressed by your views 👏

[@Hello-nl1km]

Very true!

[@demonslayer9905]

Same thing happened in California.

[@danasmith858]

Why do you think the Democrats opened the borders?, tons of workers

[@goodthoughts2252]

This is so severely sad. This being one mans story amongst how many others. And yes they are human beings - going through the darksest days imaginable.

[@sarbantz]

Fentanyl

[@Everybodyisimportant]

My condolences to him my heart dropped & it makes me realize that compassion & love for our fellowman has come down to MONEY, GREED!!!!!! It’s so disheartening… pray for HUMANITY 🙏🏽❤️

[@bobroberts2371]

So why don't you buy some buildings and let random homeless people live there?

[@eckankar7756]

I'm a landlord. Section 8 has been a nightmare and I no longer take them. Exclusively it's Section 8 that have destroyed my apartments. Fights between they and other renters that work and pay full rent happen frequently. I'm sure there are many that are good people, but all it takes is a few bad ones that cause $20K in damages and I stopped Section 8 all together. It will take years for me to recoup the losses I have from the damage they did.

[@sean2015]

Why do many Section 8 renters destroy apartments?

[@eckankar7756]

@@sean2015 Such a good question. They get a break on housing others don't, you'd think they'd value and appreciate that, but it seems to antagonize them. My Section 8 tenants, tore out dry wall, doors, flooring, toilets, ceilings for what purpose I don't know. It seems universal with so many getting housing assistance.

[@sean2015]

@@eckankar7756 I guess this is what happens when you give people freebies and handouts. Not only do you destroy their work ethic and de-incentivize them from earning their own living, you also create in them an overinflated sense of entitlement. They appreciate things less and demand more. Like the old saying goes: _"Give a mouse a cookie, and it's gonna want a glass of milk."_

[@dariusmosley1728]

I really wish that you would have a change of heart every section 8 tenant is not a bad person stop blaming it on cause somebody's on housing assistance destroying your problem There are regular renters that destroyed property that are not on section 8 that's discrimination the section 8 program is paying half of the rent when they're paying their portion it was a horrible tenant I can understand but everybody that's on section 8 is not the exact same way I was reconsider and moving into Miami Florida to have a different experience it'll be nice to have a landlord if I decide to move to Miami Florida that's open to section 8 I just don't understand why people look down upon people that have section 8 when the vouchers and helping others to afford rent if tenant is destroying your property put them out and literally don't let them continue to destroy Your property

[@joshuarovai8101]

He’s not saying all of them are bad he’s saying the ones he did trust messed up his stuff and caused issues with full paying working ppl but good luck finding someone that would allow that if you can’t even understand his statement, that would cause an arguement with someone in real life because you only heard what you wanted to hear

[@rosmanonate4817]

God bless you 🙏 man! I am very sorry for you 😔 lost 😢 😞 😔...

[@Patrick-yh5yd]

Move the homeless into beachfront condo,s. It's only Fair.

[@Amar_Kurdi]

So sorry for him my tears dropped

[@skylarmaddison7688]

Yeah we need this for real all over Florida

[@dhowto3005]

Condolences to the gentleman.

[@Moneypower572]

Why they don’t just make a spot to help the homeless it’s a spot with a big building by Miami Top Gulf it’s just there at least put something there for the people.

[@sarbantz]

Fentanyl

[@Moneypower572]

@@sarbantz can’t say that they gotta try to help not just assume.

[@sarbantz]

@@Moneypower572 in my town, all street homeless are fentanyl 💊, popular blues, addicts.

[@TheShelbySue]

Thank Developers like The Related Group and Others in South Florida for the lack of affordable housing as they are swallowing up land and older buildings to construct outrageously priced units that are so far above reasonable spending thresholds in this area based on average salaries. And thank your elected commissioners and decision makers that approve these projects also.

[@xXxXkuramaxXx]

It’s expensive to stay in Miami. But Fort Lauderdale is rather affordable. Margate, Coral Springs, And Deerfield Beach are your best friends to buy a house. I’d say Coconut Creek, but it gets rather expensive in that area too. Hopefully there is a go fund me page for this gentleman.

[@MrRobreg]

Landlords are out tons of money because of the rent moratorium but now you want landlords to rent to homeless people who have no jobs and Can’t afford to pay for the place that’s just ridiculous. Get the homeless back to work that will give them a place in society for them to earn their way back

[@xxxxMonkeyGirlxxxx]

Clearly you didn’t watch the news report because the homeless man DOES have a job. He just can not afford the sky high rent.

[@highcaliberexclusive9890]

They wanna blame landlords because The city commissioners of Miami and the mayor Francis Suarez ( who is a real estate lawyer BTW) are to blame!! They wanna shift the fault that they caused by selling out the city to greedy land developers.

[@michele2628]

The program is flawed. Landlords have to wait up to two months after you move in for payment. Who's going to do that?

[@mairim4578]

So sorry for his lost,wrong city to find where to live.

[@andrewbochicchio2232]

How about if people are taught that when you do drugs you will lose your job and you'll lose your place to live and then you'll be on the street.. instead of trying to make programs for people that don't want to do anything they just want the freebie

[@michele2628]

You are clueless. The first man has a job you dumdum.

[@joshuarovai8101]

Yeah tbh with you they don’t talk about how halfway houses are only 100-150 a week and def affordable just gotta pass drug tests that’s the problem ppl wanna use and do what they want or they rather be on the street there’s options everywhere and some hallways will give you time to pay sometimes gotta go through bs but at least you have a place to stay at night

[@mariuschegounyoussufbabato7698]

thanks so much i like it

[@kaib281]

I'm in the same position I'm homeless in my car in miami driving for uber

[@circesoul2218]

Drive somewhere cheaper

[@bradwelljackson6385]

Isn't it true that Chicago used to have a type of apartment called an SRO (single room occupancy)? These were bare minimum apartments for people like those in this video. Is it possible for South Florida to invest in these kinds of apartments that are designed to have very low rent? Wouldn't that help to alleviate the homeless problem here?

[@highcaliberexclusive9890]

Alot of Cities had them. Miami had them too they were all downtown. I remember up untill 2015. They were all torn down to build these luxury high rises. Even in Los Angeles where I'm from. These SROs where built for this issue but they were on prime real estate downtown. And now we're seeing this great rich migration back to the downtowns of the country. No longer the white flight we saw in the 60s 70s that led the crime eras of the Cities of crack 80s and gangs 90s.

[@Any-Okra]

What happens when you don't get the second month rent and then it takes another 6 months to go through the eviction process?? Who covers that ??

[@jamespearson00]

The federal government pays the rent for the duration of the lease. Please educate yourself on this a but more before making ignorant comments.

[@Any-Okra]

@@jamespearson00 STFU. Isnt asking a question a way to educate yourself??

[@Any-Okra]

@@jamespearson00 oh and BTW , the government may write the check but its taxpayers covering the rent.

[@GhostRiderSpiritOfVengeance]

@@Any-Okra you know how much more expensive it is for tax payers to not house them? You have to be a "real country girl" to be that dense.

[@jamespearson00]

@@Any-Okra Right, and as a taxpayer, I'd much rather see my money going to programs for those who need it most in my own country, than to some country overseas so that countries wealthy get even richer. So many multi millionaires in this country, no person should go without a roof over their head and a meal to eat.

[@tiffanycollier9391]

I am sooo happy I moved away from Miami. The people aren't the same.

[@willowwillow1748]

Miami is definitely not the same place it once was.

[@v.l.c3979]

Certain ethnicity destroyed Miami

[@tgreen5823]

Miami will always be home, but I see what you mean. Humanity has taken a back seat here.

[@jasonsmith530]

Not the same? How so?

[@v.l.c3979]

@Wendy Eichelhardt 🇨🇺

[@skylarmaddison7688]

Yeah we need that

[@danasmith858]

They need to bring back the YMCA with the basic room and communal shower and bathroom.

[@highcaliberexclusive9890]

Yeah blame the landlords and not the Commissioners of Miami and especially mayor Francis Suarez who is a real estate lawyer by the way. See the connection?

[@kennethkestner1505]

MosT voucher homeLess end up trashing the pLace AND driving away good tenanTs the LandLord wanTed to keep.

[@bigdawgaustindareseller9317]

No they don't you even heard the dude sayt they never have had someone destroy a property they where renting... My god for how stupid you are you must be one of those landlords... WhY do YoU tYpE lIkE A rEtArD

[@magicalindigoadult3838]

I have my voucher that is expiring and I got turned down 20 times because of the 3x rule then the housing properties are all taken. So realtors gave up on helping me

[@highcaliberexclusive9890]

Come move into my building. I'm on a voucher and they don't care about the 3x rule where I'm at.. It's in downtown. Been here 4 almost 5 years.

[@magicalindigoadult3838]

@@highcaliberexclusive9890 I’m in nyc but my voucher is for Miami. I live in a condo in midtown it’s huge with two living rooms walk-in closets two bathroom big windows the only thing is their is no peace for me here and people that went to my school that are jealous live here and plot on me someone try to break in all because of jealousy towards me because I was the only girl that lives alone then 15 years I had a premi baby and they just keep picking on my whole life so before I end up in jail for a felony I need to move. It’s a hud building rent is 5,800 which they are helping pay most but now I switched to a voucher in Miami and got it and it’s only for 1,300 for a two bedroom I know it sound crazy to leave but if I have no peace and get humiliated by workers because of kids u grew up with making them against u it’s not worth it plus it made my health bad dr said I can’t have stress I need to move can’t hear laughing at me when i come in an out. Sometimes beauty is not all glitter it brings u enemies

[@goneviral8814]

Money printer brought us here. Most democratic cities are full of homeless

[@lorrainawhite6836]

That's my BOP that was playing in the background...Kiss me🎶

[@galemartin9155]

Brother leave Florida..come out West. The Pacific has no memory. These good people out here helped me heal. I'm sure they can help you too.

[@Jo-tf5ux]

This should be the priority for not just us as Americans but in THIS election. There's a saying that states something to the effect of we can judge the state and character of a nation or even individual by how we treat the less fortunate, those in need, in prison and emotionally or physically ill. I look at the new apartments or car lots full of vehicles that sit for years either not purchased or vacant. I understand it's private property. I understand we live in a country that operates for profit in doing business. I wish someone could convince these business and property owners that we are a team in this country. The better you're doing both financially, emotionally and physically directly effects me. I don't know if I'll ever see this take place but we really need one another and we need each other to be able to feel secure and stable in life. Think of a basketball coach. Or a player. I know I want the most healthy, happy and enthusiastic player on my team . As do all of us I hope.

[@phoenixman8569]

that is a good idea in theory, but where i live on the west coast of canada large some of tax dollars have been spent of housing for the homeless, and it does little to curb the street life mentality they still have, because most are addicted to hard drugs, so housing them does not stop this behavior, overdosing, fights, stabbing, arson etc etc, so no matter how much is spent on them where i live, the programs here usually turn into little more than government run flop houses for drug addicts, i hope Miami has better luck!!!

[@poochiealwaysblessed5503]

The voucher cost must be low for the rent they want🤨

[@calledtobeadaughterofzion892]

We really need rent control from the landlords, because homelessness will increase at a fast rate. Florida should pass a law to allow landlords to increase a small amount or % . My rent was increase 240.00 and my daughters was increased 500.00, from one month to the next. At this rate we might end up homeless someday. I know many that are struggling. It’s overwhelming and unfair. Many states have rent control, why not Florida.!!!

[@demonslayer9905]

Governor DeSantis banned rent control in Fl after covid in 2023. That man is disgusting and not for the ppl.

[@pablovaldes6022]

He seems healthy to find a job, not sure why we should be giving money to this young healthy guy. If he has a problem with drugs, that is his problem.

[@highcaliberexclusive9890]

Bro you think maybe that wages a so low compared to the exuberant prices for rent in Miami Dade county. Hes a low class worker. Nothing wrong with that. They wash dishes at restaurants and drive you to parties on Uber. But they can't afford to even rent a place in Miami. So whose gonna work the service industry if they can't live here. !?!??! WTF

[@squidtrader7973]

You clearly didn’t watch the video he is working, he does food service delivery!

[@jamespearson00]

What an ignorant and asinine statement.

[@melohello4427]

HELP WANTED

[@kpsencoreatlanticshores8241]

❤❤❤

[@schawnettarobinson8584]

He should move. He should go back home.

[@jamespearson00]

Your just a God send aren't you?

[@philipschaffer9544]

Im sorry but i hsve to pay for my appartment my life hss been hell but keep working and paying rent there are no breaks were do i apply ......im 50 single white .

[@highcaliberexclusive9890]

Don't worry everyone. The mayor's Cava & Suarez plus city commissioners just approved a new Soccer stadium with luxury hotels and condos.

[@youngsmokey1002]

😳

[@mYTHklm]

Simple move to somewhere affordable

[@schawnettarobinson8584]

Why didn’t he have life insurance on his wife and his kids? Life isn’t guaranteed.

[@Michiganian8]

Can someone tell me why (I’m not gonna say where this is from) but I drive around daily where I am for work) during the time of 6 days. In Just 6 days! i’ve managed to see on the road over 20 different Florida license plates. like seriously. & I’ve seen two more today, I’m sure I’m gonna see some more tomorrow, the point is what is going on??? I’ve seen 20, not even a week. I mean if I was in Florida I guess I would leave too, but still something is terribly wrong! 🤷🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️ oh no. Another point, it’s too populated already with CAli & this just adding on. cmon now Really😆.

[@MUNCheeTz420]

Maybe go back to the Carolinas? I mean why add to the homeless numbers here if you're not from here? Go add to the Carolinas homeless crisis.

[@user-xd7oi4lv5v]

Voucher is worthless. I was homeless 7mos while holdinmg voucher but rents to high

[@jakel3424]

Bidens America

[@ew1401]

I want to say watch this video go downtown Miami and walk Flagler Street East and West and see those people experience homelessness and look if you see any homeless trust walking in the area they're not doing their job they're hanging out by coffee shops in the car and not helping these homeless people.

[@nataliavillalvazo564]

How's his credit report?

[@joshuarovai8101]

Anyone can get into a halfway house just until can afford their own place I think problem is the drug testing ppl don’t wanna have rules but then expect free stuff not everyone but the ones who won’t make the sacrifice to at least have a place to live are the problem

[@angietopaz6099]

Im sorry

[@juanalmos1959]

Video shows drug addicts being homeless not low income people being homeless

[@donnahollywood8007]

Im watching homeless disabled veterans get turned away from hudvash and broward country housing authority.

[@angietopaz6099]

You're having landlords who are abusing you for the section eight voucher

[@bigdawgaustindareseller9317]

Damn I'm homeless but In saint Petersburg

[@jamespearson00]

I'm on the HUD VASH program and can't find a home to save my life. The program is a joke and an insult. Complete waste of time.

[@lucalaborante6931]

Cherry picking

[@starangel5279]

Jesus Christ coming repent

[@jamespearson00]

He needs to hurry up.

[@YourModdedControllers]

Cringe segment. If he can't afford to live in Miami move to Orlando. Gentrification prevails.

[@CGarrett]

Orlando is the same price

[@YourModdedControllers]

@@CGarrett he need leave Florida then 🙄😒

[@DB-it9pp]

YourModded Controllers Orlando is in a development surge just like Miami, crazy thing is he probably hasn't gone down south where units are reasonably cheaper than In the central areas.

[@YourModdedControllers]

@@DB-it9pp yeah it's way more affordable than miami.

[@carbonebonnie1276]

What's her name and where can I find her please someone help me with this information