If you are experiencing difficulties making your rental or utility payments there are a number of non-profit organizations that offer assistance. Listed below are some of the ones we know with their contact information. Many get funds at different times and do run out. Therefore, you can expect that you may have to contact numerous agencies before being able to receive assistance. The internet is also a valuable tool in locating other assistance programs.
Jacksonville, FL
United Community Outreach Ministry, while mostly a food bank, can offer rent and other housing assistance. Call 396-2401 for details.
ElderSource / Elder Helpline is for seniors in Duval County. The resources run provide referrals, information and financial assistance regarding services for seniors and their caregivers. Address is 4160 Woodcock Dr 2nd FL, Jacksonville, Florida. (904) 391-6699
Jacksonville, FL
Duval County HUD grants for rent and housing needs are allocated to the area on an annual basis for offering homeless prevention services. Case workers can provide assistance in the form of motel vouchers or transitional housing for the homeless or families with children. Tenants facing eviction can seek one time rental assistance, housing advice, and legal mediation. More Duval County eviction and rehousing.
Jacksonville, FL
Northeast Florida Community Action Agency (# 358-7474) offers numerous free services including Crisis Assistance and also self-sufficiency. Programs can help with rent/mortgage assistance. In some cases, the non-profit will provide assistance for bills or rent in the form of a loan.
Senior Life Foundation, Inc. can pay up to $400 for bills, health care supplies, and rent. The applicant needs to be a senior or a caregiver and living on a limited or even fixed income. Rental assistance, while offered, is not common. Phone – (904) 268-9128.
Jacksonville, FL
Jewish Family and Community Services can help people of all religions. The center provides emergency assistance with paying rent and other expenses such as utilities, FEMA assistance, SHIP dollars for deposits, and information and referral to other housing programs. It covers all of Duval County Florida. 6261 Dupont Station Court, East Jacksonville, Florida 32217 Telephone. 448-1933
Jacksonville, FL
Jacksonville Area Legal Aid, or JALA, offers free civil legal aid to low income and indigent. This can even include housing solutions, such as eviction prevention support or landlord/tenant mediation. Also get help in contesting security deposits, unsafe, housing, and accessing government benefits, such as section 8. Dial (904) 356-8371.
Arlington Community Services has very limited funding for qualified low income residents. Funds, including zero-interest loans, for paying rent, referrals to transitional or low-income housing, and other support is offered if resources allow. Telephone number is (904) 743-7402.