Jacksonville Area Legal Aid, or JALA

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.