Rental assistance in Highlands County.
Anyone facing eviction in Highlands County can seek emergency rent assistance. Several agencies, both non-profits, churches, churches and government organizations, provide one time funds to qualified tenants in the county. There are also charities that offer help with rental payments and security deposit assistance programs in Hardee.
Any type of aid is combined with case management and ongoing support. This is done in an effort to help the family avoid a crisis in the future. When applying for financial aid for paying rent, also note that in some cases a grant will be issued and in other instances the family will be given a loan.
There are instances in which the monthly rent on a home is just too high. For these residents they can be placed into transitional housing as a short term solution. Then a charity in Highlands County may help them with paying the security deposit on the new apartment when they are ready to move. Or learn about homeless prevention in Florida.
Peace River Center -Adult Residential Treatment
Address is 715 North Lake Ave
Lakeland, Florida 33801
(863) 413-2566
Transitional housing is available for the disabled.
Alpha-Omega Crisis-Lake Placid
Location is 218 N Main st
Lake Placid, Florida 33852
Dial - (863) 465-7707
Grants may be available for rent, partial mortgage payments, a security deposit and other housing needs as part of EFSP.
Florida Rural Legal Services
To speak to an attorney, dial 1-800-277-7680
Mediation from lawyers can help prevent an eviction or foreclosure that leads to homelessness.
Highlands County Housing Office, which is based in Sebring, assists when a disaster strikes a family. The office can provide assistance with housing needs, including shelter, for those impacted by a fire, hurricane, or some other event. Call (863) 402-6648.
Salvation Army
3135 Kenilworth Blvd
Sebring, Florida 33870
Telephone number is (863) 385-7548
Programs include small amounts of funding for rent as well as emergency shelter. Case managers can also direct very low income families to section 8 or public housing in Highlands County.
St. Vincent DePaul Society
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 402-0900
Rental assistance may be offered by the church and its volunteers. They can also provide other social services, vouchers for medications, and other support. Funding for rent or a deposit is limited.
St. Martin De Porres Ministry
Main office - 611 North Gulf Dr.
Bradenton Beach, FL 34217
(941) 778-3858
They only assist ex-offenders. Resources, such as loans to help with rent, information on housing for offenders, and counseling is arranged.
HELP of Fort Meade, Inc.
121 West Broadway
Fort Meade, Florida 33841
(863) 285-6600
Emergency funds, from the government or donations, can be used for rent help, energy costs, and more. A thrift store may also have furniture.
Hardee Help Center
Address: 131 N. 8th Ave.
Wauchula, Florida 33873
Telephone - (863) 773-0034
Applicants can learn about government grants for rent or other housing support. Low income families, with a focus on the disabled and seniors, are a priority for rental assistance as well as families with children.
Highlands County Housing Office
7205 S George Blvd
Sebring, FL 33876
Main Phone: (863) 402-6648
They administer the section 8 HUD housing choice voucher program. The non-profit is involved in rent subsidized homes or apartments, public housing, self-sufficiency and more. It is a long term rent stabilization program for the working poor, seniors, or disabled. Learn more about section 8 HUD vouchers in Florida.
Salvation Army - Winter Haven Social Services
320 Avenue T NW
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 291-5107
Avon Park Church Service Center
Address is 198 Rowe Street
Avon Park, Florida 33825
Call (863) 452-6464
A faith based charity. Emergency rent help, funds to pay energy bills, and homeless prevention programs are arranged. The church helps the poor, less fortunate, and single moms in Highland County. Rent help, furniture, beds, and other housing support is arranged.
Church Service Center
195 W Walnut St.
Avon Park, FL 33825
(863) 452-6464
The non-profit offers Temporary Financial Aid for rent in Hardee County.
Emergency Solution Grants for Hardee and Highlands
Phone – 863-648-1515
Some non-profits in the region may have government funding. It can help once per year at most, and the rent assistance is meant to stop an eviction.
Low Income housing and shelters
-Forest Glade is lodging for senior citizens as well as the disabled. Wauchula Florida, call 773-0592.
-Lighthouse Ministries of Lakeland Florida run a shelter. Veterans, single parents, and men may use the site. Dial (863) 687-3705.
-New Testament Church & Mission – Telephone (863) 385-0035
-Villa Alegre/Azalea Apartments is low income. Rents charged are based on the tenants income. Dial 375-4138.
-George Harris Youth Shelter – Phone (800)786-8614
-Safe House is shelter for women or children impacted by Domestic Violence. Phone – 386-1167.
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