Need Assistance

I Need Help

You may qualify for assistance from HCH for one or more of the following reasons:

I Am Behind On Rent

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Are you behind on your rent and at risk of losing your primary residence (Homeless Prevention)?

In order to qualify for our services, you must:

  1. LIVED WITHIN ONE OF OUR SERVICING COUNTIES FOR A MINIMUM OF 6 MONTHS (with an exception to DV Personnels)
  2. VALID FLORIDA ID FOR EACH HOUSEHOLD MEMBER (18 YEARS OR OLDER).     
  3. SOCIAL SECURITY CARD FOR EACH HOUSEHOLD MEMBER
  4. PROOF OF INCOME FOR EACH HOUSEHOLD MEMBER 18 YEARS OR OLDER.
  5. WELCOME LETTER OR STATEMENT OF INTENT TO RENT FROM LANDLORD.
  6. LATE NOTICE OR EVICTION NOTICE/COURT NOTICE.
  7. 12 -MONTH LEASE AGREEMENT.
  8. TWO MONTHS OF RECENT BANK STATEMENTS.
  9. Contact our office for further information or for an appointment at (863) 453-8901 or complete an application at www.heartlandcoalitionforthehomeless.org

Facing Homelessness

Are you currently homeless and sleeping in areas not meant for human habitation, or sharing your household with someone else (Rapid Re-Housing)?

In order to qualify for our services, you must:

  1. LIVED WITHIN ONE OF OUR SERVICING COUNTIES FOR A MINIMUM OF 6 MONTHS (with an exception to DV Personnels)
  2. VALID FLORIDA ID FOR EACH HOUSEHOLD MEMBER (18 YEARS OR OLDER).     
  3. SOCIAL SECURITY CARD FOR EACH HOUSEHOLD MEMBER
  4. PROOF OF INCOME FOR EACH HOUSEHOLD MEMBER 18 YEARS OR OLDER.
  5. WELCOME LETTER OR STATEMENT OF INTENT TO RENT FROM LANDLORD.
  6. LATE NOTICE OR EVICTION NOTICE/COURT NOTICE.
  7. 12 -MONTH LEASE AGREEMENT.
  8. TWO MONTHS OF RECENT BANK STATEMENTS.
  9. Contact our office for further information or for an appointment at (863) 453-8901 or complete an application at www.heartlandcoalitionforthehomeless.org

I Am A Veteran

Are you a veteran? Are you homeless? Are you at risk of losing your primary residence?

In order to qualify for our services, you must:

  1. Live in one of the six counties we serve, and have lived there for at least six (6) months.
  2. Call 988, the VA Crisis Line, for additional information.

Address

752 US Highway 27 North
Avon Park, FL 33825

Phone

Office: 863-453-8901
Fax: 863-453-8903

Email

Service Areas Covered

Hardee, Highlands, Desoto, Glades, Hendry, Okeechobee Counties