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

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. Live in one of the six counties we serve, and have lived there for at least six (6) months.
  2. Have a Florida ID, if you are over 18 years of age; a Social Security card and/or Birth Certificate, for newborns.
  3. Provide proof of income or self-certification of income.
  4. Have a three (3) days notice to vacate or eviction notice from your landlord, with whom you have an established lease; or a court-ordered eviction notice.

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. Live in one of the six counties we serve, and have lived there for at least six (6) months.
  2. Have a Florida ID, if you are over 18 years of age; a Social Security card and/or Birth Certificate, for newborns.
  3. Provide proof of income or self-certification of income.
  4. Find an affordable place to live with a 1-year lease.

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
Cell: 863-253-9672
Fax: 863-453-8903

Email

Service Areas Covered

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