Help Paying Rent In Florida

Help Paying Rent Guide In Florida

Emergency Rental Assistance Programs include the government ERAP programs that provide financial assistance to help households pay for rent and utilities.

In addition to ERAPs, there are a number of other resources available to renters who are struggling to afford their rent. These resources include:

- Rental assistance programs from non-profit organizations
- State and local government programs
- Utility assistance programs

Choose from our list of cities below to find Emergency Rental Assistance in Florida

Top Tips

When contacting a non-profit organization for rental assistance, be sure to ask about the following:

- Eligibility requirements: Who is eligible for rental assistance from the organization?
- Application process: How do you apply for rental assistance?
- Types of assistance offered: Does the organization offer one-time assistance, ongoing assistance, or both?
- How much assistance is offered: How much money can you receive in rental assistance?
- Other resources: Does the organization offer any other resources that may be helpful to you, such as food assistance, job training, or childcare assistance?

Qualification Information

To qualify for rental assistance programs from non-profit organizations in Florida, you will typically need to meet the following criteria:

- You must be a renter who is struggling to afford your rent.
- You must have a household income below a certain level, which varies depending on the program.
- You may also need to meet other requirements, such as having a valid Social Security number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN), or being a U.S. citizen or legal immigrant.

Some non-profit organizations may also have additional requirements, such as:
- You must have been evicted from your home in the past 90 days.
- You must have a disability.
- You must be a veteran.
- You must be a senior citizen.

To apply for a rental assistance program from a non-profit organization, you will typically need to complete an application and provide documentation of your income, assets, and household composition. You may also need to provide a copy of your lease agreement and proof of any financial hardship that you are experiencing.

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  • Population 18,328,340
  • Number of cities 116
  • Assitance Resources 214

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Bradenton Housing Authority Rental Assistance

2002 9th Ave East, Bradenton, FL - 34208

Catholic Charities of Central Florida - Central Regional Offices

1771 N. Semoran Blvd., Orlando, FL - 32807

Central Florida Community Action

3510 NE 14th St, Ocala, FL - 34470

Urban League of Palm Beach County

1700 N. Australian Avenue, West Palm Beach, FL - 33407

Angels Pediatric Heart House

10064 NW 46th St, Sunrise, FL - 33351

Ruth Rales Jewish Family Service Boca Raton Rent, Utility Assistance

21300 Ruth and Baron Coleman Blvd., Boca Raton, FL - 33428

New Life Dream Center (Destiny House)

6111 South Pointe Blvd, Fort Myers, FL - 33901

Salvation Army Social Services - St Johns

1850 State Rd 207, Saint Augustine, FL - 32086

Tampa Crossroads, Inc.

5118 N Nebraska Ave, Tampa, FL - 33603