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Utility Bill Assistance - Emergency Home Energy Assistance for the Elderly
The Emergency Home Energy Assistance for the Elderly Program is known as EHEAP for short. It is offered by the Department of Elder Affairs which helps low-income households with at least one person age 60 and older. The help is for emergency energy related costs during the year. The payments are made directly to the vendor. Or by a two-party check to the vendor and client. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Rental Relief - U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
HUD has a list of resources for people in Florida who are looking for help with paying rent. You can search for subsidized housing. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Affordable Housing Locator - Florida Housing Finance Corporation
Florida Housing Finance Corporation offers an affordable housing finder. It is online and free. All of Florida is covered. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Catholic Charities of Central Florida
Catholic Charities of Central Florida has services for those in need. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Services include:
Senior Wellness
Agape Mission Markets Food Distribution
Behavioral Health
Medical and Dental Clinics
Family Stability Program
Resurrection Property Management
Housing Counseling
Supportive Housing
Assisted Living Facility
Pastoral Care
Comprehensive Refugee Services
Immigration Legal Services
Homes in Partnership
Homes in Partnership, Inc. is a community-based group. It is a nonprofit. Their mission is to provide safe, decent, and affordable housing. This housing is for low-to-moderate income families and individuals. The group also works to improve the economic conditions of the communities they serve. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Financial Counseling - Money Management International
Money Management International helps consumers identify the cause of their individual financial concerns. They are not a loan company and do not lend out money. Many services are offered for free. Others are at a low cost. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Toll Free: 866.550.8004
In-person Counseling is by Appointment Only
Home Ownership Services - Homes in Partnership, Inc.
This group helps people who are thinking about buying a home. They give financial counseling. They also teach you about owning a home. They guide you through each step in the processing of buying a home.
Please call 407.886.2451 or click HERE to go to the website to learn more.
Services:
- Home Housing Counseling Program
- USDA Rural Development Home Buying
- Homes by HIP Program
- Rental Units
Home Loans - U.S. Dept of Veterans Affairs
VA offers home loans to Active Duty Service members and Veterans. This also applies to National Guard and Reserve members.
Programs:
- Adapted Housing Grants
- Cash Out Refinance Loans
- Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loan (IRRRL)
- Native American Direct Loan (NADL) Program
- Purchase Loans
See their website: http://www.benefits.va.gov/homeloans/ for more details.
Please call for more information.