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

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

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 County Direct Emergency Assistance Program, DEAP

Update 3/15/24: No longer accepting applications for assistance due to lack of funding; applications submitted before 3/13/24 may still be considered; Veteran applications will still be accepted Link to Leon County DEAP main webpage: https://cms.

Services: Mortgage Payment Assistance, Rent Payment Assistance, Utility Service Payment Assistance

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

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

Making Miracles Group Home

*Faith-based transitional housing for pregnant women and women with a child under one year of age; has accomodations for up to six women at a time *Goal oriented program in which women work toward self sufficiency and independent living; includes basic healthy cooking classes, household chores done as a team, church attendance on Sundays required, GED preparation, job finding assistance, prenatal and parenting classes *Women may stay for up to a year if working to meet individualized goals *Location is on or near a bus route *Very limited space is occasionally available for emergency shelter for pregnant women or women with a child under age one

Services: Maternity Homes, Transitional Housing/Shelter

Meridian Behavioral Healthcare, SSVF

*****Several Locations***** *Supportive Services for Veterans and Families (SSVF) *Assistance with housing searches, needs assessments, housing stability planning and securing permanent housing *Assistance coordinating VA benefits *Assistance coordinating other public benefits and community services *Referrals to job and education services, legal services, financial management resources, health services and community resources *Temporary financial assistance payable to third parties for eligible expenses including rent, deposits, utilities, child care and transportation for qualifying households

Services: Housing Search Assistance, Job Finding Assistance, Rent Payment Assistance, Utility Deposit Assistance, Utility Service Payment Assistance, Veteran Benefits Assistance

Miracle Village, Inc

*Government subsidized apartments for adults 62 years of age or older and meeting HUD income guidelines *Consist of 44 one bedroom units with on-site laundry facility, library, security intercom systems, cable, wheelchair accessible units, and hearing impaired units *Rent and security deposits based on no more than 30% of the gross adjusted income *Apartments filled on a first come, first serve basis

Services: Independent Living Communities/Complexes, Low Income/Subsidized Rental Housing

Mission Hills Apartments

*Private apartment complex subsidized by the Federal Government through the HUD Section 8 housing program; not directly affiliated with Tallahassee Housing Authority *Apartments consist of 1, 2, and 3 bedroom units; income guidelines apply *Recreation and laundry facilities available *Persons served on a first come, first serve basis *At times, the application waiting list becomes full, and new applications are not accepted

Services: Low Income/Subsidized Rental Housing