Levy County assistance programs.

While Levy County is one of the smaller, less populated counties in Florida, there are still a few different places to turn to in order to get help with bills, rent, debts, mortgage payments, and other assistance. Find a listing of services and agencies below.

Levy County Central Florida Community Action Agency, Inc.

This should probably be your first, and maybe your last call. They offer programs that can provide short term assistance for paying immediate bills, and also counseling and resources for longer term support. The programs run by the community action agency include.

Financial and emergency assistance programs - These programs may help qualified households and individuals with immediate financial emergencies and expenses In addition, the program may assist with disaster relief. The community action agency has a limited amount of financial assistance and funding that is being made available to the community for one-time emergency needs, bills, and costs. However the program is not intended to help with on-going crises. CFCAA may provide direct referrals and assistance for basic needs and bills, including rental assistance, heating and energy payments, nutrition, food, transportation expenses such as gasoline vouchers, temporary shelter, and more. Participants that apply for help must of course meet eligibility requirements.

The agency can also provide people information on programs that can help them pay their mortgage, avert a foreclosure, or even ways to eliminate debts.

Utility and energy bill assistance - A federal government funded program known as the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) may be the solution you need. Levy County individuals may be able to qualify for the Crisis Assistance program, which may help eligible low to moderate income households who are about to have their utilities cut off due to nonpayment of their bills, or whose utilities have already been disconnected. The amount of cash assistance offered to these people is based on need.

Another option known as the Home Energy Assistance Program is being marketed as a one-time payment cash payment benefit towards the household’s energy and utility bill account, based on the total household income of the applicant.

Weatherization assistance program has a goal of reducing energy bills and costs for low to moderate income families in the community, particularly the expenses for the elderly and the disabled, by improving the energy efficiency and conservation of their homes while ensuring their health and safety over the long term.

Family Self-sufficiency Program - People who are current on government assistance programs are who receive social services may receive help from this offering. This service may provide resources and help to these low income and working poor individuals when available. Get help with such expenses as auto repair, childcare, tuition expenses, and books for education.

Call Central Florida Community Action Agency, Inc. at (352) 378-5892. Click here for more information.

Other agencies that provide help

There are more options in Levy County. They include

Catholic Charities of Central Florida - 407-658-1818
Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida Inc. - Offers rent help and housing assistance 407-426-1250
CredAbility/Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Central Florida and the Florida Gulf Coast, Inc. provides homeowners with debt assistance programs and ways to get out of debt. Phone 1-800-251-2227.
The Mustard Seed Furniture & Clothing Bank of Central Florida - Clothing, food, furniture and more. 407-875-2040

By Jon McNamara

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