This group offers the Transitional Living Program. It is a voluntary, faith-based program that is for men only. To participate in this program, participants must have recently been released from prison, must not have a latest charge of a violent or sexual nature, and must be over 18 years old.

TLP is a 12-month program. It helps returning citizens by providing a safe residence and opportunities to find a job and reacclimate to society. Please call or visit the website for more information.

This group offers an emergency shelter. It is the only emergency shelter open 365 days a year in the county. Clients participate in programs and workshops. These programs help promote self-sufficiency and personal development. They also help with transitioning into more permanent housing. There are on-site case workers available. Please call or visit the website for more information.

This group cares for children in need. These children are between the ages of infant to 18 years. The care and services available instills core Christian values in the children. Please call or visit the website for more information.

This agency builds homes for low to moderate income individuals. They must meet certain criteria. Prospective homeowners need to help build the home, be able to assist with closing costs, and make monthly mortgage payments. These homes are sold to homeowners at no profit with a no-interest mortgage. To be eligible for this program, you must have lived or worked in Hillsborough County for the last 12 months. Please call or visit the website for more information.

This agency provides housing for low-income families in the Seminole County area. Please see the website for details.

Goldenrule helps low-income families become first-time homeowners. They have resources to help families and individuals in any way that they can. They can help with the down-payment, loan qualifying, finding an affordable existing home, and more.

You can qualify even if you have had a bankruptcy or owned a home before.

Please see the website for more information.

This program gives eligible homebuyers up to $65,000 for down payment assistance and closing costs. It is for homes in unincorporated areas of the county. This includes Temple Terrace and Plant City. You do not have to be a first time home buyer for this program.

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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.

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.