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Housing Resources

South Florida offers numerous resources to assist individuals and families seeking affordable housing options. From traditional public housing communities to Section 8 vouchers, various programs cater to diverse needs and income levels. To help navigate this landscape, we've compiled a list of key public housing resources available in southeast Florida, providing details and contact information for each program.

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  • Martin County Human Services: Martin County Human Services provides a variety of services to individuals and families in need, including emergency financial assistance, homeless assistance, and rental assistance.

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  • Florida Housing Finance Corporation: The Florida Housing Finance Corporation offers a variety of programs to help low- and moderate-income families buy homes, including down payment assistance, mortgage credit certificates, and homeownership education.

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Non-Profit Organizations:

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  • Treasure Coast Community Services: Treasure Coast Community Services provides a variety of services to low- and moderate-income families in Martin County, including rental assistance, utility assistance, and food assistance.

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  • Habitat for Humanity of Martin County: Habitat for Humanity of Martin County builds and repairs homes for low-income families in Martin County.

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  • The Salvation Army: The Salvation Army provides a variety of services to individuals and families in need, including emergency shelter, food assistance, and utility assistance.

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Additional Resources:

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  • 211: 211 is a free and confidential service that can help you find information about a variety of resources in your community, including housing assistance.

  • FloridaHousingSearch.org: FloridaHousingSearch.org is a free website that helps renters and property managers find available rental housing in Florida.

 

Martin County Housing Program:

  • Website: https://www.martin.fl.us/HousingProgram

  • Details:

    • This program helps very low, low, and moderate income households afford housing. It also helps expand affordable housing options.

    • The program includes SHIP, HOME TBRA, and CDBG programs.

    • You can find eligibility requirements and application procedures on the website.

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  • Florida Housing Finance Corporation:

    • Website: https://www.floridahousing.org/

    • (850) 488-4197

    • Description: Offers statewide mortgage, down payment, and homeownership education programs for eligible homebuyers.

 

Non-Profit Organizations:

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  • Habitat for Humanity of St. Lucie County:

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  • Council on Aging of St. Lucie County:

    • Website:https://coasl.com/

    • (772) 336-8608

    • Description: Provides various services to seniors in St. Lucie County, including affordable housing options and other supportive services.

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Additional Resources:

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  • 211:

    • Website: https://www.211.org/

    • Description: A free and confidential service that can connect you with various resources in St. Lucie County, including housing assistance.

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  • FloridaHousingSearch.org:

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  • National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC):

    • Website: https://www.nlihc.org/

    • Description: A national advocacy organization that works to ensure affordable housing for all.

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  • Palm Beach County Housing and Economic Development (HED):

    • Website: https://discover.pbcgov.org/HED/Pages/default.aspx

    • 561-233-3600

    • Description: Provides a variety of programs and services to help residents find and keep affordable housing, including workforce housing, down payment assistance, and rental assistance. 

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  • Florida Housing Finance Corporation:

    • Website: https://www.floridahousing.org/

    • (850) 488-4197

    • Description: Provides statewide mortgage, down payment, and homeownership education programs for eligible homebuyers.

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Non-Profit Organizations:

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  • Treasure Coast Community Services:

  • 561-832-5400

    Website:https://www.tcchinc.org/

    • Description: Offers various services like rental assistance, utility assistance, and food assistance to low-income individuals and families in Palm Beach County.

  • Habitat for Humanity of Palm Beach County:

  • 561-439-8400

    • Description: Builds and repairs homes for low-income families in Palm Beach County.

  • Website:https://habitatgreaterpbc.org/

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  • Caridad Center:

    • Description: Provides emergency assistance, including rental assistance, to low-income families and individuals in Palm Beach County.

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Additional Resources:

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  • 211 Palm Beach County:

    • Website: https://211palmbeach.org/

    • Description: A free and confidential service that can connect you with various resources in Palm Beach County, including housing assistance.

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  • FloridaHousingSearch.org:

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  • National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC):

    • Website: https://www.nlihc.org/

    • Description: A national advocacy organization that works to ensure affordable housing for all.

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  • Broward County Housing Authority:

    • Description: Manages public housing units and administers various federal housing programs for low-income residents.

  • 954-357-6385

    Website: https://bchafl.org/

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  • Florida Housing Finance Corporation:

    • Website: https://www.floridahousing.org/

    • Description: Offers statewide mortgage, down payment, and homeownership education programs for eligible homebuyers.

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Municipal Housing Authorities:

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  • Dania Beach Housing Authority:

    • Description: Manages public housing units and administers federal housing programs for low-income residents in Dania Beach.

    • Website: https://www.daniabeachhousing.org/

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  • Deerfield Beach Housing Authority:

    • Description: Manages public housing units and administers federal housing programs for low-income residents in Deerfield Beach.

  • (954) 425-8449

    Website: https://dbhaonline.org/

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  • Hollywood Housing Authority:

  • Description: Manages public housing units and administers federal housing programs for low-income residents in Hollywood.
  • Website: https://www.hollywoodhousingauthority.com/

  • Phone 954.989.4691

  • TDD 954.981.8264

  • Fax 954.961.8010

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  • Fort Lauderdale Housing Authority:

    • Website: https://hacfl.com/

    • Description: Manages public housing units and administers federal housing programs for low-income residents in Fort Lauderdale.

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  • Pompano Beach Housing Authority:

    • Description: Manages public housing units and administers federal housing programs for low-income residents in Pompano Beach.

  • 954.785.7200

    Website: https://www.hapb.org/

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Non-Profit Organizations:

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  • HOPE South Florida:

    • Description: Provides a variety of services to low-income individuals and families in Broward County, including affordable housing development, rental assistance, and financial counseling.

  • 954-566-2311

    Website: https://www.hopesouthflorida.org/

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  • Habitat for Humanity of Broward:

    • Description: Builds and repairs homes for low-income families in Broward County.

  • (954) 396-3030

    Website: https://www.habitatbroward.org/

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  • The Salvation Army of Broward County:

    • Description: Offers emergency shelter, transitional housing, and other supportive services to individuals and families experiencing homelessness or facing housing insecurity.

  • 1-800-SAL-ARMY or (954)524-6991

    Website:https://fortlauderdale.salvationarmyflorida.org/

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  • 211 Broward:

    • Website: https://www.211-broward.org/

    • Description: A free and confidential service that can connect you with various resources in Broward County, including housing assistance.

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  • FloridaHousingSearch.org:

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  • National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC):

    • Website: https://www.nlihc.org/

    • Description: A national advocacy organization that works to ensure affordable

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  • Miami-Dade County Housing Finance Authority (HFA):

    • Website: https://www.hfamiami.com/

    • Phone: (305) 375-3200

    • Description: Offers affordable rental and homeownership programs for low- and moderate-income residents.

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  • Florida Housing Finance Corporation:

    • Website: https://www.floridahousing.org/

    • Phone: (850) 487-1497

    • Description: Offers statewide mortgage, down payment, and homeownership education programs for eligible homebuyers.

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Non-Profit Organizations:

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  • Sunshine State Health Foundation:

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  • MiamiDade Homes (formerly known as Caridad Center):

    • Website: https://caridad.org/

    • Phone: (305) 642-4900

    • Description: Offers emergency assistance, including rental assistance, to low-income families and individuals.

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  • Habitat for Humanity of Greater Miami:

    • Website: https://www.miamihabitat.org/

    • Phone: (305) 638-6055

    • Description: Builds and repairs homes for low-income families in Miami-Dade County.

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Additional Resources:

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  • 211 Miami-Dade:

    • Website: https://www.211miami.org/

    • Phone: Dial 2-1-1

    • Description: A free and confidential service that can connect you with various resources in Miami-Dade County, including housing assistance.

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  • National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC):

    • Website: https://www.nlihc.org/

    • Description: A national advocacy organization that works to ensure affordable housing for all.

  • “A house is made of bricks and beams. A home is made of hopes and dreams.”

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