Magnolia Terrace Apartments

*Privately-owned, federally subsidized housing complex with one-four bedroom units *Rent based on the household size and income, HUD residents usually pay 30% of their gross income for rent less approved HUD deductions such as medical and child care expenses *Applications may be picked up on 2pm-4pm, Thursdays except for 3rd Thursday which is when applications may be turned in for consideration *Typically a waiting list; call to verify *Must show up in person to office with a picture Id to check application status

Services: Low Income/Subsidized Rental Housing

Leon County Housing Services

*Most of the funding for this program is provided by the State Housing Initiative Partnership (SHIP) *Program is only for persons living outside the city limits in Leon County *Assists residential homeowners with down payment assistance (via community partners), emergency repairs, home rehabilitation, code related improvements or making the home more accessible *Website has lower income housing locator services: http://www.

Services: Home Purchase/Construction Financing/Refinancing, Home Rehabilitation Programs, Housing Search Assistance, Subsidized Home Acquisition

Leon Arms Apartments

*Two and three bedroom apartments for low-income families, pregnant women, and in some cases persons with disabilities *May be waiting list (6 months or less) *HUD funded public housing

Services: Low Income/Subsidized Rental Housing

Leon Advocacy and Resource Center (LARC)

*Four primary programs to enable people with developmental disabilities to participate in community life *Residential: six group homes with specialized living services and supported living counselors on call 24 hours per day *Supported Employment: training and assistance to both employee and employer during sustained employment *Supported Living: training and assistance to live in and maintain a home or apartment of participants' choosing; may include: personal hygiene and grooming skills, household chores, meal preparation, shopping, personal finances, and social and adaptive skills; some participants also receive services of paid roommate (In Home Supports) who provides personal care *Community Training and Other supports: transportation, companion, community inclusion, and trial competency training *LARC also works with Leon County Schools' Exceptional Student Education program to provide vocational training so students can find and maintain competitive employment *Branch in Taylor County serves clients; call LARC office for referral *Offers Kiwanis Aktion Club program, a service club for people with disabilities

Services: Comprehensive Disability Related Employment Programs, Home/Community Based Developmental Disabilities Programs, Independent Living Skills Instruction, Older Adult/Disability Related Supportive Housing

Lake Ella Manor

*6-story, 72-unit subsidized efficiencies and one-bedroom apartments for senior citizens over 62 or under 62 if mobility impaired based on 30% of the household's adjusted gross income *Rent includes rental of the apartment, heat, water and an electric allowance to help the resident pay the electric bill based on average usage for the apartment; residents will still receive an electric bill, but the allowance is intended to help pay for it and residents may still be eligible for energy assistance from the state *Waiting list often 12-18 months *Fish and birds are welcomed without a deposit and small dogs and cats allowed with a $150 pet deposit and a limit of one animal (cat or dog) per apartment with certain size and breed restrictions

Services: Independent Living Communities/Complexes, Low Income/Subsidized Rental Housing, Older Adult/Disability Related Supportive Housing

Kearney Center, The

*Helpline 2-1-1 refers adult callers with no children seeking shelter directly to the Kearney Center intake phone line *Intake phone line and walk-up assessment are open 9AM-4PM, M-F, and 4PM-8PM Sa-Su, excluding holidays; callers will have to leave name and reliable phone number; check-in for overnight guests from 4PM-8PM; after those hours, guests will need to be accompanied by law enforcement to be allowed entry *Day Services is available M-F 9AM-4PM; Clients in day services can shower, eat, do laundry, participate in services provided by local service providers, and utilize the clinic during clinic hours *Calls that come in on a Friday will be returned by 5PM Tuesday *Not everyone can be helped, please make sure callers understand this so they can consider other options if possible *Callers will be helped on a first come, first serve basis, with women and the most vulnerable persons having priority *CESC (Connecting Everyone with Second Chances) Health Care program offers a nurse clinic, Bond Community Health Mobile Unit, Big Bend Cares HIV Screenings, and Mental Health Counseling *No pets allowed; Follows Federal, State, and local government guidelines and regulations pertaining to service animals *Appeal process: Clients with grievances or concerns about services can physically go into The Kearney Center building 3PM, Mondays and Thursdays, to talk to an employee about their issues *Donations appreciated; Items most needed: Deodorant, Soap, Shampoo, Toothpaste, Toothbrushes, male and female undergarments; monetary donations are greatly appreciated as well

Services: Homeless Drop In Centers, Homeless Shelter

Jamestown Woods Apartments

*One and two bedroom apartments for persons 55 and older meeting the income requirement of equal to or less than 60 percent of the average Leon County income of approximately $39,000 per year, per credits issued through Florida Housing Finance Corporation

Services: Low Income/Subsidized Rental Housing

Investing In Our Youth, Inc

*After school programs for girls ages 10-17: social and life skills, promotes sexual abstinence until marriage, mentoring and motivation for African American girls, HIV/AIDS awareness and prevention, substance abuse prevention *Positive contacts with law enforcement as delinquency prevention *Summer Camp which includes educational and recreational activities *Offers rent deposit and utility payment assistance for homeless individuals in Gadsden County, those with children are the priority

Services: AIDS/HIV Prevention Counseling, Camps, Extended Child Care, Juvenile Delinquency Prevention, Life Skills Education, Mentoring Programs, Rent Payment Assistance, Substance Use Disorder Education/Prevention, Utility Deposit Assistance, Youth Centers, Youth Enrichment Programs

HUD, Tallahassee Housing Authority, Section 8 & Affordable Housing Website

*Tallahassee Housing Authority website lists affordable housing rental properties in Tallahassee *Many of the listings accept Section 8 (aka Housing Choice Voucher program), while others properties are low cost and do not need a Section 8 Voucher *Searches can be sorted in a variety of ways, such as Low to High: Price, number of bedrooms, square footage *Each photo/listing contains multiple details about the property *Go to www.

Services: Low Income/Subsidized Rental Housing

HUD, Tallahassee Housing Authority, Public Housing and Section 8

*Public housing: low rent housing for persons who meet income requirements, either in housing complexes or scattered site homes *Section 8 Program: (aka Housing Choice Voucher program) subsidizes rent for persons who meet income requirements in private sector, generally in a home, duplex, or apartment; rents for units must be reasonable and pass Housing Quality Standards inspection *Any individual or family may apply for either of these programs; however, pregnant women, families with children, elderly persons or disabled individuals may have some priority *In most cases there is usually a waiting list for both these programs

Services: Low Income/Subsidized Rental Housing