Pensacola area rent assistance programs.
Non-profits across the region may offer rent help to residents of both Escambia as well as nearby Santa Rosa County Florida. While administering emergency assistance for helping a tenant stay in their home or apartment is a priority, there are also short term transitional housing solutions in Pensacola.
The agencies that provide these rental assistance programs may issue the qualified family a grant or a no-interest loan to use towards a payment. They can also provide support to the person for a long term solution, and this may be referrals to section 8 vouchers or public housing. The crisis is therefore addressed and the staff will also coordinate a program to help the tenant maintain the home over time.
Low income families in the greater Escambia County area have several places to turn to for security deposit or rent help, and they include the following. It is recommend to call for rental assistance before an eviction notice has been served.
90Works
Address is 422 North Baylen Street
Pensacola, FL 32501
Main Phone – 855-909-6757
The goal is to coordinate permanent housing for the family. Temporary financial assistance (TFA) with a security deposit is combined with first months rent. Budgets are also developed with the tenant. The goal is to ensure the apartment selected and the monthly rent amount is affordable.
Community Action of Escambia and Santa Rosa
1308 West Garden Street
Pensacola, Florida 32501
(850) 438-4022
Grants are issued for rent, apply for LIHEAP, and receive other financial aid. They also support working poor families and senior citizens in Santa Rosa County. The non-profit helps fight poverty, offer housing (mortgage and free rental payment grants) as well as other support. More on Community Action Agency in Escambia County.
Lutheran Services
Location is 7008 North Palafox Street
Pensacola, FL, 32503
Call 850-497-7157
Shelters as well as transitional housing is arranged for veterans. They also run the federally funded Housing Opportunities for People with AIDS/HIV service.
Samaritan Hands
Address: 511 Tarragona Street
Pensacola, Florida 32501
850-438-8907
Interfaith Ministries Financial Assistance
Address - 4335 Gulf Breeze Parkway
Gulf Breeze, Florida 32563
(850) 934-8385
Funds for rent are focused on the needy, including low income disabled and elderly. The goal is to keep the family housed.
United Ministries
257-B East Lee Street
Pensacola, FL, 32503
Rent as well as mortgage help is for families with children, including single parents. The assistance is to resolve a crisis only, and some applicants are provided a loan as well.
Catholic Charities
1815 North 6th Avenue
Pensacola, FL, 32503
850-436-6425
Churches that are part of Catholic Charities offer Emergency Financial and Rental Assistance. The program is available on a case-by-case basis only.
South Santa Rosa Interfaith Ministries
Address is 4339 Gulf Breeze Pkwy
Gulf Breeze, Florida 32563
(850) 934-8385
Resources range from rent assistance to security deposits and more. Staff also offer case management and link clients to other regional non-profits or government benefits.
Tender Hearts Caring Hands is based in Pensacola Florida but also supports Santa Rosa residents. After a screening is done, money may be issued for back rent. An appointment is needed at the Ministry Village At Olive, and dial 850-473-4466.
Veterans Affairs
Joint Ambulatory Care Clinic
Pensacola, Florida, 32507
Homeless or veterans threatened by an eviction can look into VA benefits or the Health Care For Homeless Veterans (HCHV) referral service.
Loaves and Fishes - Transitional Housing
257 East Lee Street
Pensacola, FL, 32503
Telephone - 850-438-7616
Milton Housing Authority
5668 Byrom Street
Milton, Florida 32570
(850)623-8216
Section 8 vouchers as well as public housing are coordinated.
Legal Services of Northwest Florida
1741 North Palafox Street
Pensacola, Fla., 32501
850-432-8222
Civil legal aid is for eviction, liens, foreclosures, and any repairs needed to a home by a landlord. Or try the other pro-bono, or free law firm, or Northwest Florida Legal Services. This number is 850-432-2336.
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