Seminole

Seminole County Housing Authority

This agency provides housing for low income families in Seminole County. They use the Public Housing Program and the Section 8 Program to provide rental aid to needy families. The Housing Authority hopes to move more families into the Home Ownership portion of the Housing Choice Voucher program. Their aim is to get more funding that may become available through the Family Self Sufficiency Program.

Note: The waiting list for Section 8 Housing is currently closed. The agency is accepting applications for Academy Place Villas (Public Housing). This is a group of 30 rental units in Oviedo. There is about a three-year wait.

Please see the website for more information.

ACCESS LYNX - LYNX

ACCESS LYNX is a shared ride door-to-door transportation service. This program provides transportation to those who are not able to use the regular fixed route bus service because of a disability or other limitations. Must be fill out application and be eligible. Please call or visit website for more information.

Golden Rule Housing

This agency helps low-income families become first-time homeowners. They provide information and resources to help families and individuals in any way that they can.

Their aim is to provide decent, safe and sanitary housing that is affordable. They can help with the down payment. They can provide pre-foreclosure counseling. They have many options for owning a home.

Please see the website for more details.

Central Florida Urban League

This agency was founded on August 5, 1977. The historic mission of the League has been to help and empower African-Americans. However, they now help anyone and everyone overcome obstacles that keep them from reaching their full potential.

Programs include homebuyer education and counseling. They have employment assistance, budget and credit counseling. They now have a GED college-bound program that is free. There are programs that benefit youth. There is a Workforce Job Training Program. They also have a crime prevention program.

Affordable Housing Assistance - Housing and Neighborhood Development Services (HANDS) of Central Florida, Inc.

Housing and Neighborhood Development Services (HANDS) can help you search for affordable apartments and homes for sale. They partner with others to find low-cost housing to those in need. They also provide free one-on-one housing counseling and classes. Please call or visit website for more information.