The city offers a repair and rehabilitation program. It is meant to help homeowners with repairs. Please call or visit the website for more information.

This program is called NSP for short. The county buys foreclosed homes in target areas. These houses are then rehabilitated and sold to qualifying home buyers. The program helps subsidize buyer costs. There are requirements to participate. Please call or visit the website for more information.

The county offers a Home Purchase Program. It is for the purchase of an existing home. The max amount of help available is 10% of the purchase price. There are requirements to be able to participate in the program. Please call or visit the website for more information.

The county offers a home repair assistance program. It only covers certain types of home repairs. There are eligibility requirements to get help. Please call or visit the website for more information.

The city offers the Housing Opportunities for People With HIV/AIDS program. It is called HOPWA for short. You may be eligible for the program if you have been diagnosed with HIV/AIDS. The program works to make sure you can stay medication compliant and self-sufficient through stable housing. Please call or visit the website for more information.

The Care to Share Program helps with utility payment. The maximum benefit is $350. You must be able to document loss of income. You must be screened for eligibility by one of the counselors. Please call or visit the website for locations and more information.

This food bank offers the Feeding Families program. They run the Fulfill Mobile Pantry, where those in need can "shop" for what they will use. There is also a drive-thru for prepacked food kits. Please call or visit the website to learn more.

Fort Myers Distribution Center
3760 Fowler St
Fort Myers, Florida 33901

The county offers limited financial assistance. The help is for past-due rent/mortgage and move-in costs. It is also for past due water bills. There are eligibility criteria that must be met to participate in the program. Please call or visit the website for more information.

***Applications are no longer being accepted. Check website for updates***

This program is called LIHEAP for short. It helps eligible households with energy needs. The help is specifically for electric services. Please call or visit the website for more information.

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