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Posted on: April 7, 2020

COVID-19 Executive Order 20-95

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The Governor’s order allows employers receiving money from the federal CARES Act to use the full dollar amount to pay their rent and help their employees, and ensures that no payment of documentary stamp taxes will be required.

READ MORE for more information about the CARES Act tax suspension addressed in the Governor’s executive order. 

The City of Fort Myers and Fort Myers CRA are both still open and operating with appropriate modifications due to COVID-19.

The COVID-19 Call Center is available 24/7 

1 (866) 779-6121 

COVID-19@flhealth.gov

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