Homeless Services

Purpose

FHA helps eligible Osceola County residents who are at risk of homelessness due to an unexpected financial hardship or who are currently experiencing homelessness. Assistance may include rental or mortgage arrears, utility arrears, security deposits, and utility deposits to prevent eviction or foreclosure and stabilize housing.

Application Window

At this time, we are not accepting applications for this program due to funding availability.

We appreciate your interest and encourage you to monitor our website for program updates.

Residency & Frequency

Applicants must be Osceola County residents for at least 6 months and provide documentation upon request. Assistance is a one-time service; you may not re-apply again for two years after receiving financial support.

What We Cover

• Rental arrears and utility arrears
• Mortgage assistance to prevent foreclosure
• Security deposits and utility deposits for households experiencing homelessness

Qualifications

You may qualify if one or more of the following apply: 

• You are living in an extended-stay motel/hotel.
• You are doubled up with family or friends.
• You are living in a car or another place not meant for human habitation.
• You are temporarily staying at a domestic violence shelter or transition home program.
• You are facing eviction due to an unexpected financial hardship.
• You are a homeowner facing mortgage foreclosure.
• You own a mobile home and your lot rent is in arrears.
• Your household income is at or below 120% Area Median Income (AMI) (see chart below). 

Maximum Household Income (120% AMI)

Osceola County partners with the Homeless Services Network of Central Florida (HSN) through DCF TANF funds to deliver prevention services for families with minor children.

This program helps Osceola County families with minor children who are at risk of homelessness (for example: a 3-day notice or utility shutoff). The goal is to keep families housed and stable.

Eligibility & Funding Availability

At this time, we are not accepting applications for this program due to funding availability.

We appreciate your interest and encourage you to monitor our website for program updates.

Qualifications

• A household with at least one minor child living in the home
• At risk of homelessness in Osceola County (imminent loss of housing or utilities)
• Household income at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines
• Able to show a path to near-term housing stability (e.g., steady income, realistic budget)

What Does “At Risk of Homelessness” Mean?

You’re about to lose housing or essential utilities, typically shown by a notice of delinquent rent, 3-day notice, utility shutoff/termination notice, or similar documentation within the next 14–30 days. (If you’ve already lost housing, see Rapid Re-Housing instead.)

Required Documents

• Photo ID for adults and proof a minor child lives in the home
• Notice of delinquent rent or utility shutoff notice, lease, and ledger/bill
• Income verification (recent pay stubs, benefits letters)
• Social Security cards and birth certificates (if available)

For more information visit the Osceola Housing and Community Services Office.

1392 E. Vine St., Kissimmee, FL 34744
Monday – Friday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 2:30 p.m to 4:30 p.m.