Charlotte and DeSoto County rental assistance.
A combination of government grants as well as non-profits provide assistance with rent across Charlotte County as well as nearby DeSoto. Priority is given to those residents with an eviction notice, with funding also for families with children. Rent help can also be arranged for the disabled as well as senior citizens in the service area.
Even if funding is not available, then tenants can inquire into other resources. Case managers from many of these organizations may have suggestions on other options for paying rent, or they may be able to enroll the family into some form of mediation service that is available in Charlotte County Florida.
Working poor families as well as those under with special circumstances, such as a veteran or single parent, may also be able to apply for a grant. Whether it is money for a security deposit, one time rent help, or referrals to section 8, some of the places to try for assistance are below.
Charlotte County Homeless Coalition Address is 1476 Kenesaw St Port Charlotte, Florida Call 627-4313 Monday to Friday Assistance is available county wide. The non-profit or partners, such as charities, offer shelter as well as transitional housing. Other programs help with back money, issue loans for security deposits, and help rehouse families.
Salvation Army Family Centers 2120 Loveland Blvd Port Charlotte, Florida Phone – 629-5950 Appoints are needed. They can help tenants apply for grants for rent or utility bills. Case managements will help tenants that are in a dispute with a landlord, and the faith based charity also offer medications, motel vouchers, and other housing support.
Catholic Charities of DeSoto County Main address of the church - 1210 East Oak Street Arcadia, FL, 34266 863-494-1068
St Charles Church 21841 Felton Ave Port Charlotte, Florida Dial 625-9784 Small dollar amounts may be available for rent. Other support is shelter for the homeless or a blanket to keep them warm.
Punta Gorda Housing Authority Financial Assistance Location 340 Gulf Breeze Avenue Punta Gorda, FL 33950 Phone - (941) 639-4344 Process applications for section 8 vouchers. Also, Charlotte County residents can learn about public housing or homeowners can receive foreclosure counseling.
Arcadia Housing Authority Address - 7 Booker T Washington Road Arcadia, Florida, 34265 Call 863-494-4343 for intake. When the program is open, applications are allowed for section 8 HUD vouchers. This is a rent subsidy program for private housing.
Legal Aid of Manasota – Desoto and Charlotte County office (941) 366-0038 Free free legal support to stop an eviction or address housing matters is available from attorneys. Call this federally funded pro-bono firm.
Sacred Heart Church, which is part of Society of St Vincent De Paul 25200 Airport Rd Punta Gorda, Florida (941) 639-3957
Good Samaritans of Charlotte County may have limited financial aid for rent or other bills. The staff can also refer the client to medical programs, government grants, and non-interest loans for housing or rental needs. Punta Gorda Florida based, or dial (941) 639-3335.
North Port Social Services Financial Assistance Call (941) 429-3700
Seventh Day Adventist Church Location is 2036 Loveland Blvd Main phone – 629-0398 Rental assistance in a crisis may help stabilize a situation. All funding is limited.
Volunteers of America of Florida 1250 Taylor Rd, Unit 322 Punta Gorda, Florida Telephone – 505-0421 They support Homeless Veterans in Charlotte County. Transitional housing is arranged as well as applications to SSVF or VA benefits.
San Antonio Catholic Church Financial Assistance 24445 Rampart Boulevard Port Charlotte, Florida 33980 Telephone - (941) 235-1254
Emergency Solution Grant Program – Rapid Rehousing Dial 205-2161 Referrals are given to everything from low income apartments, senior housing, to rent and security deposit assistance programs. A call center is in place.
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