Tallahassee, City CARES Home Repair Program

*Update 10/10/2023: Applications closed; no funding available *Program is only for homeowners who live inside the Tallahassee City Limits *Funded by State CARES Act to stabilize and preserve the homes of residents who have been impacted by the COVID-19 *Seeks to to improve the living conditions of households affected by COVID-19 by removing health and safety hazards and/or architectural barriers *Up to $15,000 is available for eligible repairs including but not limited to: *Sewage backup and other plumbing repairs *HVAC repair or replace *Faulty electrical wiring *Roof repair or replace *Broken or leaking windows or screens *Exterior paint deterioration *Dangerous/rotting railings, stairs, landings, or porches *Rotting interior flooring *Accessibility challenges for persons with limited mobility Eligibility: *Applicant must be a homeowner located within the Tallahassee City Limits *Mobile homes are eligible if the unit was manufactured after June 1994 and was installed by a professional/licensed installer *Applicants must prove that they have been impacted COVID-19 since March 2020.

Services: Home Barrier Evaluation/Removal Services, Home Maintenance and Minor Repair Services

Tallahassee, City Dial-A-Ride

*Provides curb-side transportation for persons with disabilities within the city of Tallahassee *Provides transportation to any older adult (60 or older) weekdays between 6AM-6:30PM to any city location *A certification package must be completed by all riders to become eligible; certification forms may be obtained by calling the office or by downloading the forms from the website or by applying online; once the office receives the completed application; it can take 5-10 business days for processing *Elderly riders who qualify may become certified as disabled themselves, avoiding refusal of transportation when disabled rider is given priority provided by law *Reservations can be made by calling as early as 2 weeks in advance, but must be made by 2PM one business day in advance at the latest *Riders may be accompanied by a certified personal care attendant; children or infants needing car seat occupy a seat and are charged; any other companion rider will have to pay and will be able to ride only if space is available *More information and scheduling is available on line at www.

Services: Local Transportation

Tallahassee, City Landlord Risk Mitigation Fund

*** ONLY A LANDLORD CAN APPLY FOR THIS PROGRAM IN ORDER TO ASSIST A TENANT *** *Program for landlords to recover lost rent and aid tenants who owe past due rent or who are ending homelessness *Landlords may apply if a current tenant has been financially impacted by COVID-19, was previously homeless, or is facing eviction *Landlords with vacant units are also encouraged to apply to partner in housing vulnerable tenants *For eligibility, landlords must be private individuals with 5 or less properties in the city of Tallahassee *Real estate companies, non-profits and housing authorities are not eligible *Fund is NOT a recurring rent assistance program, or meant to replace traditional security deposits, or not to be used for a landlord's private insurance *Offers up to $2,000 to cover a portion of lost rent from a current tenant in crisis, $1,000 to cover damages beyond normal wear and tear, or for unforeseen expenses to maintain safe housing, and a $500 one-time bonus for each unit newly leased to someone ending their homelessness *For interested and eligible landlords, apply on the City of Tallahassee's website at www.

Services: Landlord/Tenant Assistance, Rent Payment Assistance

Tallahassee, City Senior Center

*180 activities each month at 15 centers, wellness programs, activities, services, and resources, primarily for active older adults and their caregivers *Hot lunch provided for $3 by Elder Care Services, best to make a reservation the day before *Transportation programs: StarMetro representative on-site to help *Classes: educational, social, recreational, health activities, bridge clubs, art, exercise, dance, and computer; guest speakers *Senior counseling two days per week, separate insurance, Medicare extra help, financial and legal counseling programs, and extensive library *UPSLIDE(Utilizing and Promoting Social Engagement for Loneliness, Isolation and Depression in the Elderly) Program serves people age 50 and older offeings individual counseling, Friends Connection groups, phone buddies and more *Weekly support groups: substance abuse, Al-Anon, Grandparents as Parents, Aging

Services: Aging/Older Adult Support Groups, Alcohol Use Disorder Support Groups, Congregate Meals/Nutrition Sites, Exercise Classes/Groups, Families/Friends of Individuals With an Alcohol Use Disorder Support Groups, General Legal Aid, Parenting/Family Support Groups, Senior Centers

Tallahassee, City StarMetro Bus System

*City-operated public bus system with central exchange point at CK Steele Central Station, 111 W Tennessee St, on corner of W Tennessee and Adams St *Call or visit website for more information on bus routes and schedules *31 day "Star Card" may be purchased online by credit card for $38 (+$3 for new reloadable cards), with an option of an automatic monthly reload *Reduced rates for persons with disabilities, seniors 60+, persons with a Medicare card or military ID *If you are using an FSU, TCC or FAMU student ID to ride, swipe your ID and show your ID to the Coach Operator *All K-12 Students ride free 7 days a week with STAR card; email StarProgram@Talgov.

Services: Local Transportation

Tallahassee, City Utilities Call Center

*Possibly able to work out Payment Plans, Payment Arrangements or an Extensions based on the individual situation *Customer must have had service for six months prior to requesting payment plan and not have had any disconnects, returned checks or other delinquencies in that previous six months; however, City will work with customers who have not had service for six months on a case by case basis Customers who have applied for utility payment assistance with a social service agency and are waiting on an answer should give this information when they call *Call center is open 6am-11pm every day except Christmas.

Services: Utility Service Payment Assistance

Tallahassee Developmental Center

*Residential intermediate care facility for developmentally disabled individuals providing training for daily living, self care, leisure activities, community inclusion and sensory stimulation

Services: Independent Living Skills Instruction, Older Adult/Disability Related Supportive Housing

Tallahassee Lenders' Consortium

*Information and education for low income first time home buyers interested in purchasing homes in Leon, Gadsden, and Wakulla Counties *Creates housing options, provides home buyer education, credit counseling, budgeting and access to affordable financing *Mortgage delinquency and foreclosure advocacy and counseling *Administers City of Tallahassee Down Payment Assistance programs

Services: Credit Counseling, Home Purchase/Construction Financing/Refinancing, Mortgage Delinquency and Default Counseling

Tallahassee Urban League, Inc

*Food pantry 9am-5pm, M-F *Urban Youth Employment Program offers hands-on work experience and access to employers, GED instruction, work and life skills training, additional education and personal development, financial literacy training *Nulites Club provides guidance for youth toward educational programs, community involvement and service, self-esteem building, and leadership training for young people, ages 10-18 *Crime prevention: behavior modification for first time juvenile offenders; gang awareness education; Black on Black Crime Prevention *Housing: major home repairs for homeowners in Leon County (generally repairs that bring the housing up to code standards); counseling on finding low-cost permanent housing; workshops on home buying *Victim and witness advocacy: information on criminal justice system, victim's rights, grief/bereavement counseling and accompaniment services/transportation of victim or witness to court if needed

Services: Adolescent/Youth Counseling, Crime Victim Support, Employment Preparation, Food Pantries, Home Rehabilitation Programs, Housing Search Assistance, Job Finding Assistance, Juvenile Delinquency Prevention, Mentoring Programs, Tutoring Services, Youth Enrichment Programs

Tallahassee Veterans Village

*Transitional housing program for men and women who have served at least one day active duty with an Honorable, general, or other than honorable discharge who are homeless or in danger of becoming homeless *Offering a flexible continuum of income-based housing and supportive services to individual veterans and veterans with families including mental health services, substance recovery counseling, training, education, and employment assistance; properties consist of studio apartments, one, two and three bedroom apartments as well as four bedroom town homes

Services: Career Counseling, Substance Use Disorder Counseling, Transitional Housing/Shelter, Transitional Mental Health Services, Veteran Homes