Housing ServicesYou can find low rent apartments and public housing for low income residents in Seminole County and the Central Florida area using HUD's Florida website. Also look for help with your utility bills.
Please see the website for more details.
Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches provides residential care to children in need. It is for ages 8 through 18. Youth are cared for by "cottage parents" who helps them. Each child must be recommended by the local Sheriff. Please call 386.842.5501 or visit website for more information on Residential Care.
Ronald McDonald House provides a “home away from home” for families of hospitalized children. They can stay close to the hospital at little or no cost. Parents can focus on their child's health and keep in close touch with the child's medical team. The family can enjoy home-cooked meals and private bedrooms. There is a playroom for children. There may be a small per diem fee for a family's stay, but no one is ever turned away because of inability to pay. Please see the website for more information.
The program helps people pay for repairs and other home ownership expenses. Call or visit the website to learn more.
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This agency offers a range of services to those with cancer. Someone is available to talk to 24 hours a day. You may also chat live with someone online.
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This program connects pregnant women, infants and families to resources. It aims to help make healthy homes for children. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
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HUD can help renters find decent low-income rentals. There is usually a waiting list for services. Some properties offer subsidized rents. Other properties are Section 8 Housing. Please call for more information.
Toll Free: 1.800.955.2232
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.
Click HERE for a list of providers by service area.
North Central Florida Regional Housing Authority offers public housing in Wakulla County. There may be a waiting list. There are income requirements. Please see the website for more information.