Housing ServicesThe Housing Division of the Sumter County Government offers housing assistance. Help is for home owners and renters. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Assistance Available:
Safe Haven for Newborns is here to help pregnant women of all ages. The group offers a variety of services.
Services:
Florida Housing Finance Corporation provides a way to find affordable housing. All of this can be done online, for free. You can search for affordable housing around the state of Florida. Please visit website for more information.
HUD can help you avoid foreclosure. They have several programs. They can assist with finding help, avoiding scams, and knowing the law. Please call or go to the website to learn more.
Toll Free: 800.225.5342 (Federal Housing Administration Resource Center)
Free Foreclosure Prevention Counseling: 888.995.4673
Connect is a referral service. It helps expectant parents and families with young children. The goal is to improve birth outcomes and child development. They do this by offering a wide range of programs. Please call 352.313.6500 or go to the website to learn more.
Programs include:
This group has a direct aid program. It is meant to help patients who need financial assistance. There are eligibility requirements that must be met for a patient to qualify. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Toll Free: 800.927.9659
Grant Assistance includes:
Lucha is for those dealing with domestic violence and human trafficking. There is free legal help for immigrants. You can get healthcare and mental health counseling. They can help with housing, school, and jobs. They help with banking, taxes, and earning a driver's license. See the website to learn more.
Call 305.573.1106 ext. 1400 or email luchainfo@aijustice.org for help.
The Emergency Assistance program helps those in need. Individuals and families can receive assistance with the following:
Call for more information.
This group is a faith-based organization that provides emergency housing for homeless families. It also has dedicated housing for veterans. Please call or visit the website.
Alternate Phone Number: 845.418.8993
This group offers emergency shelter for youth between the ages of 10 and 17. Their house is open to eligible kids 24/7. They give kids daily programs to support positive behavior. They also offer counseling and teach kids life skills. They help kids avoid substance abuse. They offer case management and help kids reunite with their families. They are also connected to medical care. Kids can do arts, crafts, and music. They also have access to outdoor recreation.