Orange County offers rent assistance to those who have lost their job because of coronavirus

Published March 23, 2020 6:23 AM EDT

Rent assistance is now available to some Orange County residents struggling because of the coronavirus.

On Sunday, Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings said that one-time rent assistance will be offered to residents who have lost their jobs.

He encouraged those who need help to contact the county's hotline for rent assistance at 407-836-6500.

This story was written in Orlando, Florida.