Eastpoint Apartments

*Apartment complex which offers subsidized rentals through the US Dept of Agriculture Rural Development Program *Must meet eligibility requirements of low to very low income applicants *30 units

Services: Low Income/Subsidized Rental Housing

ECHO, Rent Assistance

*UPDATE 11/4/2024: Funds for January exhausted, check back February 1st *Homeless Prevention Program provides assistance to Gadsden, Leon, and Wakulla County households experiencing financial difficulty *Eligible households may receive up to $1,200 toward the payment of one month's rent and up to $300 for one utility billing cycle, along with counseling and case management to encourage stability moving forward *Must be able to verify loss of income or decreased earnings between March 2020 and June 2022; or unplanned health-, employment-, or relocation-related expense *An applicant may receive financial assistance for either past due or upcoming rent and utility payments, so long as the total payments do not exceed the $1,500 maximum limit *The funds will be made payable by check and provided directly to the landlord or utility company *APPROXIMATE examples of household income that is at or below 30% of the area median income, based on household size as shown: (THESE FIGURES ARE ROUNDED OFF AND NOT EXACT): *Single person: 19K; 2 people: 21K; 3 people: 24k; 4 people: 27K; 5 people: 29K, 6 people: 31K *Required Documents: Photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID preferred), One month of paystubs, bank statements, federal benefits letter, or “Self-certification of Income" form (provided by Housing Coordinator if needed), Current statement or notification of past due rent amount, copy of active signed lease, 3-day notice of eviction (if applicable), landlord-provided ledger of balance owed, current statement of past due utilities amount *How to apply: People may apply using the form on the website: https://echotlh.

Services: Rent Payment Assistance

Escambia County Housing Finance Authority

*Offers low interest loans to those who meet income eligibility levels and have not owned a home in the past 3 years (veterans and persons purchasing in a targeted area may qualify regardless of previous home ownership); serves 21 counties across Florida by offering homeownership programs to first-time homebuyers and former homeowners *Fosters home ownership, promotes the construction of affordable homes, and reduces the cost of loans for the purchase of homes by persons with moderate to low incomes

Services: Home Purchase/Construction Financing/Refinancing

Family Promise, Home Front Veterans Community

*Permanent supportive housing for chronically homeless veterans; 50 one bedroom units, some wheelchair accessible *Eligibility: veteran must be 1) currently homeless (defined as living in a shelter, transitional housing, or place not meant for human habitation such as a vehicle or the woods), and 2) already be accepted by HUD VASH program *Apply through VA Outreach

Services: Low Income/Subsidized Rental Housing, Veteran Homes

Family Promise, Homeless Prevention Program

*Provides past due rent, mortgage and utility assistance to families in Leon County threatened with eviction or foreclosure to prevent homelessness; Any assistance provided is dependent upon the caller's ability to pay future rent/utilities etc; anyone without a stable source of income is unlikely to qualify for assistance *Family Promise creates a new waitlist for this assistance on a monthly basis; being on the waitlist does not guarantee approval for assistance; Applicants who are next to be assisted will receive a phone call; if they do not receive a phone call by the end of the month, they should call again to be placed on the new waitlist *Call (850) 792-9437; if no one answers, callers should leave a message *Families must have at least one dependent child under the age of 18; and be facing eviction or foreclosure due to past due rent, mortgage and utilities *Must have proof of imminent eviction from landlord or mortgage lender along with documents to support amounts past due for mortgage, rent and/or utilities

Services: Homelessness Prevention Programs, Mortgage Payment Assistance, Rent Payment Assistance, Utility Service Payment Assistance

Family Promise, Home Place at Balkin

*Permanent supportive housing for chronically homeless individuals with disabilities which are specifically set up so persons with various disabilities can be accommodated including wheelchair accessible affordable efficiency apartments and on-site supportive services staff *Sliding scale fee rent, though all residents must have some income *Access is gained through a coordinated entry process; social workers/case managers from agencies who work with homeless persons (such as the Kearney Center or Ability 1st) meet bi-monthly and rate each person according to need; The person(s) with highest rated need are given assistance in completing paperwork and documentation to become eligible when there is an opening

Services: Homeless Permanent Supportive Housing, Low Income/Subsidized Rental Housing

Family Promise, Home Plate

*Permanent supportive housing for chronically homeless individuals with disabilities *Access in most cases is gained through the Kearney Center which has social workers/case managers available weekdays to help navigate the paperwork and appointments required to become eligible *Community groups aiding homeless persons meet regularly and after rating each situation, the next eligible person is assigned to an available residence according to need

Services: Homeless Permanent Supportive Housing, Low Income/Subsidized Rental Housing, Older Adult/Disability Related Supportive Housing

Family Promise, HOPE Community

Voicemail may be full periodically, which can lead to a backlog of requests from clients.

Services: Homeless Shelter

Family Promise, Patrick Avenue Apartments

*Currently utilized only as Section 8 housing offering affordable 3 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom apartment housing for families with minor children, rent is sliding scale based on income (applicants must have at least some income) *Prospective tenants should apply for the 3/2 apartments on the THA website: https://www.

Services: Low Income/Subsidized Rental Housing

Family Promise, Supportive Services for Veteran Families

** Due to staffing SSVF may take more than 48 hours to make contact with callers.

Services: Homelessness Prevention Programs, Rental Deposit Assistance, Rent Payment Assistance, Utility Deposit Assistance, Utility Service Payment Assistance, Veteran Benefits Assistance