Florida Housing
OACRA Florida Housing & Reentry Directory
Reentry-focused / supervision-awareConfirm requirementsBrowse by region
Find shelter, transitional housing, recovery housing, supportive housing, and other housing pathways across Florida. Search by county, city, provider, or housing type.
Before moving: confirm current availability, eligibility, fees, program rules, and any court or supervision requirements directly.
Statewide & System-Level Housing Programs
Coverage: All Florida counties. This section keeps general statewide routing in one place so regional sections can focus on actual local providers and housing pathways.
Reentry-focused System-Level Reentry, Shelter & Housing Placement Pathways
Florida Department of Corrections Reentry & Supervision Housing ReviewPeople on probation, parole, community control, conditional release, or post-release supervision may need residence review or approval before moving into shelter, sober living, room rentals, or private housing.
Supervision-AwareResidence ReviewApproval may be required
Probation officer, release officer, or reentry contactConfirm before moving or paying deposits
Full address and contact personHouse rules, curfew, and verification letter if available
Statewide
Florida Continuum of Care / Coordinated Entry SystemsRegional homeless-response systems used for shelter access, outreach, rapid rehousing, housing navigation, and supportive-housing prioritization. Access varies by county or CoC region.
CoC / CESCounty-BasedEnrollment needed
Usually through shelter, outreach, local homeless services, or regional access point
Use this as the system pathway; regional sections focus on direct provider options.
County ZIP housing historyImmediate safety and shelter needs
Regional statewide system
Veterans Housing Pathways: SSVF, HUD-VASH & Transitional ProgramsVeterans may qualify for veteran-specific rapid rehousing, prevention, rental assistance, supportive housing, or transitional housing through VA-linked and nonprofit partners.
Veterans HousingSSVF / HUD-VASHEligibility-specific
VA homeless programs, local SSVF provider, or veteran case managerAsk about reentry and supervision-compatible housing
Veteran status documentation if availableID, income, and housing status details
Statewide / regional providers
Confirm-first General Housing Stability & Confirm-First Statewide Paths
Florida 2-1-1 Housing & Crisis ReferralsStatewide referral route for emergency shelter, crisis support, local access points, and basic-needs help. Use once as a statewide route, then confirm directly with the provider.
General RoutingCrisis SupportVerify directly
Dial 2-1-1Ask for shelter, transitional housing, or reentry-related housing support
County ZIPImmediate need and supervision restrictions
Statewide routing
Public Housing, Housing Choice Voucher & Affordable Housing WaitlistsLonger-term housing route through local public housing authorities, HUD-linked resources, and affordable housing properties. Screening and waitlist rules vary by jurisdiction and property.
Affordable HousingVouchers / WaitlistsScreening varies
Local housing authority or affordable property managerAsk about criminal-history screening policies before applying
ID income proofHousehold and conviction-screening questions
Statewide / local authorities
Private Landlords, Room Rentals & Shared HousingIndependent housing may be possible through private landlords, room rentals, shared housing, extended-stay arrangements, or apartments. Screening, deposits, income rules, and supervision compatibility vary widely.
Independent HousingScreening variesConfirm restrictions
Confirm address approval before paying deposits or signing documents.
Income proof IDReferences and address approval if required
Statewide / Online
Miami-Dade County
County: Miami-Dade. Cities and communities include Miami, Miami Beach, Hialeah, Homestead, North Miami, Doral, Kendall, Opa-locka, Little Havana, Liberty City, and surrounding areas.
This section focuses on direct shelter, transitional, reentry, recovery, and stabilization providers rather than repeated statewide routing.
Reentry-focused Shelter, Transitional & Reentry Housing Providers
Camillus HouseMajor Miami-Dade provider offering emergency shelter, transitional housing, permanent supportive housing, treatment-linked services, case management, and stabilization support for people experiencing homelessness or reentry barriers.
Emergency ShelterTransitional / SupportiveMiami
Current intake routeProgram rules and supervision compatibility
Miami / Miami-Dade County
Miami Rescue MissionEmergency shelter and residential recovery-style programs serving men, women, and families through shelter, meals, housing support, employment readiness, and stabilization services.
Emergency ShelterResidential ProgramConfirm rules
Men’s, women’s, or family intakeVerification letter and program documentation
Miami
Lotus House Women’s ShelterLarge shelter and support campus serving women, youth, and children experiencing homelessness, with case management, trauma-informed support, and pathways toward housing stability.
Women / ChildrenShelter CampusEligibility varies
Household detailsSafety, housing, and documentation needs
Miami
Chapman PartnershipHomeless assistance center with Miami and Homestead access, providing emergency shelter, case management, health support, employment help, and housing-focused services for individuals and families.
Shelter / Housing HelpFamilies / IndividualsMiami / Homestead
Current intake processFamily or individual shelter availability
Miami / Homestead
Carrfour Supportive HousingSupportive and affordable housing provider serving individuals and families transitioning from homelessness or instability into longer-term housing with supportive services.
Supportive HousingAffordable HousingApplication / referral rules
carrfour.orgConfirm property and referral requirements
Income and household detailsHousing history and referral information
Miami-Dade County
Confirm-first Recovery, Community Support & Confirm-First Paths
Better Way of MiamiResidential treatment and recovery-oriented services that may support structured stabilization for people with substance-use needs. Housing role depends on clinical eligibility and program capacity.
Residential RecoveryTreatment-LinkedClinical eligibility
Residential program availabilityReferral, assessment, and supervision rules
Miami
Agape NetworkBehavioral health, recovery, residential, family, and supportive services that may help confirm-first individuals stabilize housing while addressing treatment and reentry-related barriers.
Behavioral HealthResidential / SupportiveReferral may apply
Assessment or referral if availableInsurance, treatment, and supervision details
Miami-Dade County
Recovery Housing & Sober Living HomesRecovery housing may support reentry stabilization, but each home has its own fees, drug testing, curfew, visitor, employment, medication, and supervision-compatibility rules.
Recovery HousingHouse rules varyOfficer approval
Get full address, rules, fees, and verification letter before move-in.
House rulesTreatment or recovery plan if applicable
Miami-Dade County
Private Landlords, Room Rentals & ApartmentsIndependent housing may involve rooms, shared housing, extended stays, private landlords, or apartments. Cost, screening, deposits, and supervision restrictions can vary sharply across Miami-Dade.
Independent HousingScreening variesConfirm address rules
Confirm address approval before paying deposits or application fees.
Income proof IDReferences if available
Miami-Dade County
Broward County
County: Broward. Cities and communities include Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Pompano Beach, Pembroke Pines, Miramar, Deerfield Beach, Plantation, Sunrise, Lauderhill, and Coral Springs.
This section focuses on direct shelter, transitional, recovery, family, and stabilization providers rather than repeated statewide routing.
Reentry-focused Shelter, Transitional & Housing-Linked Providers
Broward Outreach CentersLarge shelter and residential program network serving Broward County through Hollywood and Pompano access points, with emergency shelter, transitional support, meals, case management, and stabilization pathways.
Emergency ShelterTransitional SupportHollywood / Pompano
Current intake locationProgram documentation and rules
Hollywood / Pompano Beach
HOPE South FloridaHousing-focused nonprofit serving people experiencing homelessness through rapid rehousing, prevention, family support, shared meals, and housing-stability services.
Rapid RehousingFamily SupportEligibility varies
Household and housing statusIncome, documentation, and referral details
Fort Lauderdale / Broward County
Broward PartnershipHomeless assistance and housing-stabilization provider offering shelter, case management, health support, employment assistance, and housing-focused services for individuals and families.
Shelter / StabilizationCase ManagementBroward
Current intake pathHousing program eligibility
Fort Lauderdale / Broward County
Covenant House Florida — Fort LauderdaleShelter and supportive services for youth and young adults experiencing homelessness, with case management, safety planning, education support, and housing-stability pathways.
Youth / Young AdultsShelter SupportAge eligibility
Age eligibilityShelter and housing-stability services
Fort Lauderdale
Confirm-first Recovery, Crisis, Independent & Confirm-First Paths
The Salvation Army — Broward Area Housing SupportEmergency assistance, shelter-linked services, recovery support, and housing-related help may be available depending on program capacity, funding, location, and household eligibility.
Emergency AssistanceShelter-LinkedEligibility varies
Florida servicesConfirm nearest Broward intake site
ID, income, and household detailsLease, notices, or housing need documents
Broward County
Recovery Housing & Sober Living HomesRecovery housing may support reentry stabilization, but each home has its own fees, testing, curfew, visitor, employment, medication, transportation, and supervision-compatibility rules.
Recovery HousingHouse rules varyOfficer approval
Get full address, rules, fees, and verification letter before move-in.
House rulesTreatment or recovery plan if applicable
Broward County
Private Landlords, Room Rentals & ApartmentsIndependent housing may involve room rentals, shared housing, apartments, or private landlords. Screening, deposits, income rules, and criminal-history policies vary by property and city.
Independent HousingScreening variesConfirm address rules
Confirm address approval before paying deposits or application fees.
Income proof IDReferences if available
Broward County
Palm Beach & Treasure Coast
Counties: Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River, and Okeechobee. Cities and communities include West Palm Beach, Lake Worth Beach, Delray Beach, Boca Raton, Riviera Beach, Stuart, Fort Pierce, Port St. Lucie, Vero Beach, and surrounding areas.
This section focuses on direct reentry, shelter, transitional, recovery, housing-navigation, and stabilization providers rather than repeated statewide routing.
Reentry-focused Reentry, Shelter & Housing-Stabilization Providers
The Lord’s PlaceMajor Palm Beach County provider with housing, street outreach, reentry services, employment support, family services, and stabilization programs for people experiencing homelessness or returning from incarceration.
Reentry SupportHousing ProgramsPalm Beach
Reentry housing supportProgram eligibility and referral steps
West Palm Beach / Palm Beach County
Gulfstream Goodwill Industries — Homeless & Housing ServicesProvides housing-linked support, homeless outreach, employment services, benefits support, and stabilization programs across Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast region.
Housing-LinkedEmployment SupportRegional Provider
Housing support pathwayEmployment and reentry-related services
Palm Beach / Treasure Coast
St. Ann PlaceDay center and homeless-services access point offering basic needs, case-management support, showers, mail, meals, and housing-related referrals for people experiencing homelessness in Palm Beach County.
Day CenterHousing ReferralsNot overnight housing
Housing-navigation supportDocumentation and case-management help
West Palm Beach
Treasure Coast Homeless Services CouncilRegional homeless-services lead and housing-navigation resource for Martin, St. Lucie, and Indian River counties, helping connect confirm-first households to shelter, coordinated entry, rapid rehousing, and supportive-housing pathways.
Regional AccessHousing NavigationTreasure Coast
tchelps.orgConfirm county-specific access route
County and ZIP codeHousing history and immediate need
Martin / St. Lucie / Indian River
Mustard Seed Ministries — Fort PierceCommunity support provider offering basic needs, case assistance, emergency support, and referrals that may help with housing stabilization in St. Lucie County.
Community SupportEmergency AssistanceFunding varies
ID and household informationLease, notice, or housing-need details if applicable
Fort Pierce / St. Lucie County
Confirm-first Recovery, Shelter, Rural Access & Confirm-First Paths
Palm Beach County Homeless Outreach & Housing NavigationCounty and nonprofit outreach routes may connect people to shelter, outreach teams, housing navigation, rapid rehousing, and stabilization services. Access may depend on assessment and availability.
Housing NavigationOutreachAssessment may apply
Ask local homeless-services provider or outreach contact for current route.Confirm direct provider before travel.
Current location and countyImmediate shelter or housing need
Palm Beach County
Recovery Housing & Sober Living HomesRecovery housing may support reentry stabilization, but each home has its own fees, drug testing, curfew, medication, employment, transportation, and supervision-compatibility rules.
Recovery HousingHouse rules varyOfficer approval
Get full address, rules, fees, and verification letter before move-in.
House rulesTreatment or recovery plan if applicable
Palm Beach / Treasure Coast
Private Landlords, Room Rentals & ApartmentsIndependent housing may involve rooms, shared housing, apartments, extended-stay options, or private landlords. Screening, deposits, coastal pricing, rural transportation, and supervision restrictions vary by area.
Independent HousingScreening variesConfirm address rules
Confirm address approval before paying deposits or application fees.
Income proof IDReferences if available
Palm Beach / Treasure Coast
Tampa Bay & West Central Florida
Counties: Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Hernando, and nearby West Central Florida communities. Cities include Tampa, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Largo, Pinellas Park, New Port Richey, Dade City, Brooksville, and surrounding areas.
This section focuses on direct shelter, transitional, family, recovery, veterans, and stabilization providers rather than repeated statewide routing.
Reentry-focused Shelter, Transitional & Housing-Linked Providers
Metropolitan MinistriesMajor Tampa Bay provider offering emergency shelter, family housing support, transitional services, food, case management, and stabilization programs in Hillsborough, Pasco, and surrounding communities.
Family ShelterTransitional SupportTampa Bay
Family or individual access routeCurrent shelter and housing-stability options
Tampa / Hillsborough / Pasco
Tampa Hillsborough Homeless InitiativeRegional homeless-services lead for Hillsborough County, helping coordinate access to shelter, housing navigation, rapid rehousing, outreach, and supportive housing pathways.
Regional AccessHousing NavigationHillsborough
thhi.orgConfirm current access point and provider routing
Current location and countyHousing history and immediate need
Hillsborough County
St. Vincent de Paul CARESRegional housing and homeless-services provider with programs serving veterans, individuals, and families through rapid rehousing, supportive services, outreach, and housing-stability support.
Housing ProgramsVeterans / FamiliesRegional Provider
Veteran or non-veteran program fitReferral, eligibility, and current openings
Pinellas / Tampa Bay region
Pinellas Safe HarborLow-barrier emergency shelter serving Pinellas County. Program rules, bed availability, address approval, and supervision compatibility should be confirmed before relying on placement.
Emergency ShelterLow-BarrierConfirm availability
Confirm through Pinellas homeless-services access routeAsk about current shelter process
Check-in rulesProgram documentation and restrictions
Clearwater / Pinellas County
One Community Now — Pasco Housing SupportPasco County community provider supporting homeless services, veterans, basic needs, and housing-stability efforts through local partner coordination and service navigation.
Community SupportVeterans / HousingProgram availability varies
onecommunitynow.comAsk about current housing-related support
County and housing statusVeteran status if applicable
Pasco County
Confirm-first Recovery, Shelter, Independent & Confirm-First Paths
The Salvation Army — Tampa Bay Area Housing SupportEmergency assistance, shelter-linked services, residential recovery support, and housing-related help may be available depending on county, funding, household type, and intake capacity.
Emergency AssistanceShelter-LinkedEligibility varies
Florida servicesConfirm nearest Tampa Bay intake site
ID, income, and household detailsLease, notices, or housing need documents
Tampa Bay region
Recovery Housing & Sober Living HomesRecovery housing may support reentry stabilization, but each home has its own fees, drug testing, curfew, visitor, employment, transportation, medication, and supervision-compatibility rules.
Recovery HousingHouse rules varyOfficer approval
Get full address, rules, fees, and verification letter before move-in.
House rulesTreatment or recovery plan if applicable
Tampa Bay / West Central Florida
Private Landlords, Room Rentals & ApartmentsIndependent housing may involve room rentals, apartments, extended stays, shared housing, or private landlords. Screening, deposits, income rules, and local market pricing vary across Tampa Bay.
Independent HousingScreening variesConfirm address rules
Confirm address approval before paying deposits or application fees.
Income proof IDReferences if available
Tampa Bay / West Central Florida
Orlando & Central Florida
Counties: Orange, Osceola, Seminole, Lake, and Volusia. Cities and communities include Orlando, Kissimmee, Sanford, Altamonte Springs, Apopka, Winter Park, Clermont, Leesburg, Daytona Beach, DeLand, and surrounding areas.
This section focuses on direct shelter, family housing, transitional, recovery, youth, and stabilization providers rather than repeated statewide routing.
Reentry-focused Shelter, Transitional & Housing-Linked Providers
Coalition for the Homeless of Central FloridaMajor Orlando shelter and housing-stabilization provider serving individuals and families through emergency shelter, case management, housing support, meals, and basic-needs services.
Emergency ShelterFamily / IndividualOrlando
Current intake routeFamily or individual shelter availability
Orlando / Orange County
Christian Service Center for Central FloridaCommunity support provider offering basic-needs help, housing-stability assistance, food support, case assistance, and referral pathways for individuals and families in crisis.
Housing StabilityBasic NeedsFunding varies
ID and household informationLease, notice, or housing-need details if applicable
Orlando / Central Florida
The Sharing CenterSeminole County provider offering homeless services, crisis support, housing-stability assistance, food, case support, and resource navigation for people facing housing instability.
Housing StabilityResource NavigationSeminole
Housing assistance or navigationCurrent eligibility and appointment process
Longwood / Seminole County
Rescue Outreach MissionSeminole County shelter and homeless-services provider offering emergency shelter, meals, case management, and housing-support pathways for individuals and families.
Emergency ShelterCase ManagementConfirm availability
Current shelter openingsCheck-in rules and documentation
Sanford / Seminole County
Catholic Charities of Central Florida — Housing SupportRegional nonprofit offering housing-stability resources, emergency assistance, family support, and referral pathways that may help with homelessness prevention or stabilization.
Housing StabilityEmergency AssistanceFunding varies
cflcc.orgConfirm active county program
ID, income, and household detailsLease, notice, or housing crisis documents
Central Florida
Confirm-first Recovery, Youth, Independent & Confirm-First Paths
The Salvation Army — Orlando Area Housing SupportEmergency assistance, shelter-linked services, and residential recovery support may be available depending on location, funding, household type, and current intake rules.
Emergency AssistanceShelter-LinkedEligibility varies
Florida servicesConfirm nearest Orlando intake site
ID, income, and household detailsLease, notices, or housing need documents
Orlando / Central Florida
Youth & Young Adult Housing-Linked SupportYouth-serving and young-adult providers may connect confirm-first people to shelter, independent living support, foster-care transition services, family stabilization, or housing-navigation resources.
Youth / Young AdultHousing-LinkedAge eligibility
Ask youth provider, case manager, or local access pointConfirm age and program eligibility
Age and household statusCase manager/referral details if applicable
Central Florida
Recovery Housing & Sober Living HomesRecovery housing may support reentry stabilization, but each home has its own fees, drug testing, curfew, visitor, employment, transportation, medication, and supervision-compatibility rules.
Recovery HousingHouse rules varyOfficer approval
Get full address, rules, fees, and verification letter before move-in.
House rulesTreatment or recovery plan if applicable
Orlando / Central Florida
Private Landlords, Room Rentals & ApartmentsIndependent housing may involve room rentals, shared housing, apartments, extended stays, or private landlords. Screening, deposits, transportation, and supervision restrictions vary by property and county.
Independent HousingScreening variesConfirm address rules
Confirm address approval before paying deposits or application fees.
Income proof IDReferences if available
Orlando / Central Florida
Azul Montana Enterprises, LLCSubstance-free recovery housing serving the Orlando metro. Provider reports a NARR Level II model and FARR certification in progress. Housing only; justice-involved applicants considered case-by-case.
Recovery HousingConfirm requirements
Availability, fees, house rules & supervision compatibility
Orlando / Orange County
Polk & Central Corridor
Counties: Polk, Highlands, and Hardee. Cities and communities include Lakeland, Winter Haven, Bartow, Haines City, Auburndale, Lake Wales, Sebring, Avon Park, Wauchula, and surrounding Central Florida corridor areas.
This section focuses on direct shelter, transitional, recovery, family, and stabilization providers rather than repeated statewide routing.
Reentry-focused Shelter, Transitional & Recovery Housing Providers
Talbot House MinistriesLongstanding Lakeland provider offering emergency shelter, transitional housing, recovery programming, meals, case management, health support, and stabilization services.
Emergency ShelterTransitional / RecoveryLakeland
Current intake and bed availabilityProgram rules and supervision compatibility
Lakeland / Polk County
Lighthouse MinistriesResidential and recovery-oriented ministry with shelter, transitional support, meals, life-skills programming, and structured services for people seeking stabilization in Polk County.
Residential ProgramRecovery SupportConfirm rules
Residential program accessRules, fees, and verification documentation
Lakeland / Polk County
Heart for Winter HavenCommunity-based homelessness and housing-support provider serving Winter Haven and surrounding areas through outreach, basic needs, navigation, and local partner coordination.
Housing SupportCommunity NavigationProgram availability varies
heart4wh.orgAsk about current housing-related support
Current location and housing statusTransportation and immediate needs
Winter Haven / Polk County
Health & Community Resource NavigationCommunity health and human-service providers may help identify housing-related support, benefits, treatment, case management, and stabilization resources when housing insecurity affects release planning.
Resource NavigationHealth-LinkedNot a shelter
Ask clinic, case manager, or local community providerConfirm active program and referral rules
County and current housing needMedical, treatment, or benefits needs if applicable
Polk / Highlands / Hardee
Confirm-first Recovery, Rural Access, Independent & Confirm-First Paths
Recovery Housing & Sober Living HomesRecovery housing may support reentry stabilization, but each home has its own fees, testing, curfew, employment, transportation, visitor, medication, and supervision-compatibility rules.
Recovery HousingHouse rules varyOfficer approval
Get full address, rules, fees, and verification letter before move-in.
House rulesTreatment or recovery plan if applicable
Polk / Central Corridor
Private Landlords, Room Rentals & ApartmentsIndependent housing may involve room rentals, shared housing, mobile homes, apartments, extended stays, or private landlords. Screening, deposits, rural transportation, and address approval issues vary by property.
Independent HousingScreening variesConfirm address rules
Confirm address approval before paying deposits or application fees.
Income proof IDReferences if available
Polk / Highlands / Hardee
Jacksonville & Northeast Florida
Counties: Duval, Clay, Nassau, St. Johns, Baker, and nearby Northeast Florida communities. Cities include Jacksonville, Orange Park, Middleburg, Green Cove Springs, Fernandina Beach, Yulee, St. Augustine, Macclenny, and surrounding areas.
This section focuses on direct shelter, reentry, transitional, recovery, veterans, youth, and stabilization providers rather than repeated statewide routing.
Reentry-focused Shelter, Reentry & Housing-Linked Providers
SulzbacherMajor Jacksonville provider offering emergency shelter, housing services, health care, case management, meals, employment support, and family services for people experiencing homelessness or housing instability.
Emergency ShelterHousing ServicesJacksonville
Current intake and housing pathProgram documentation and rules
Jacksonville / Duval County
Clara White MissionJacksonville nonprofit with reentry-relevant services, workforce training, homelessness support, meals, and stabilization pathways that may support housing and employment readiness after release.
Reentry-RelevantTraining / SupportConfirm housing role
Reentry and housing-linked servicesEligibility and referral process
Jacksonville
City Rescue Mission JacksonvilleEmergency shelter and residential life-recovery program offering meals, shelter, recovery programming, case support, and structured services for people seeking stability.
Emergency ShelterResidential RecoveryProgram rules apply
Shelter or program intakeCurfew, fees, and verification documentation
Jacksonville
Changing HomelessnessRegional homeless-services lead for Northeast Florida, helping coordinate access to housing navigation, outreach, rapid rehousing, supportive housing, and local provider pathways.
Regional AccessHousing NavigationNortheast Florida
changinghomelessness.orgConfirm current county access route
County, ZIP, and current locationHousing history and immediate need
Duval / Clay / Nassau region
St. Francis House & Port in the StormSt. Johns County provider offering shelter, supportive services, and youth-focused housing support through programs serving adults, families, and young people facing homelessness.
Shelter SupportYouth / AdultsSt. Augustine
Shelter availabilityAdult, family, or youth program fit
St. Augustine / St. Johns County
Confirm-first Veterans, Recovery, Independent & Confirm-First Paths
Veterans Housing & SSVF PathwaysVeterans in Northeast Florida may qualify for VA-linked housing support, SSVF rapid rehousing or prevention, HUD-VASH, transitional programs, or veteran-specific case management.
Veterans HousingSSVF / HUD-VASHEligibility-specific
Ask VA homeless programs or local veteran providerConfirm referral and documentation requirements
Veteran documentation if availableID, income, and housing status details
Northeast Florida
Recovery Housing & Sober Living HomesRecovery housing may support reentry stabilization, but each home has its own fees, drug testing, curfew, visitor, employment, transportation, medication, and supervision-compatibility rules.
Recovery HousingHouse rules varyOfficer approval
Get full address, rules, fees, and verification letter before move-in.
House rulesTreatment or recovery plan if applicable
Jacksonville / Northeast Florida
Private Landlords, Room Rentals & ApartmentsIndependent housing may involve room rentals, shared housing, apartments, extended stays, mobile homes, or private landlords. Screening, deposits, transportation, and address approval issues vary by property.
Independent HousingScreening variesConfirm address rules
Confirm address approval before paying deposits or application fees.
Income proof IDReferences if available
Northeast Florida
Gainesville & North Central Florida
Counties: Alachua, Marion, Levy, Citrus, Columbia, Suwannee, Bradford, Putnam, Union, Gilchrist, Dixie, Lafayette, and nearby rural communities. Cities include Gainesville, Ocala, Lake City, Palatka, Live Oak, Chiefland, Trenton, Starke, and surrounding areas.
This section focuses on direct shelter, transitional, rural access, family, recovery, and stabilization providers rather than repeated statewide routing.
Reentry-focused Shelter, Transitional & Housing-Linked Providers
GRACE MarketplaceGainesville shelter and homeless-services campus offering emergency shelter, meals, housing navigation, case management, outreach, and stabilization support for people experiencing homelessness.
Emergency ShelterHousing NavigationGainesville
Current shelter accessHousing-navigation and documentation process
Gainesville / Alachua County
St. Francis House & Arbor HouseFamily-focused shelter and housing-support provider serving households experiencing homelessness through emergency shelter, case management, and housing-stability pathways.
Family ShelterHousing StabilityEligibility varies
Family eligibilityCurrent shelter and housing support options
Gainesville / Alachua County
Interfaith Emergency ServicesOcala-area provider offering emergency assistance, shelter-linked support, food, clothing, rent and utility help when available, and stabilization services for households in crisis.
Emergency AssistanceHousing StabilityFunding varies
ID, income, and household detailsLease, notice, or housing-need documents
Ocala / Marion County
The Centers — Behavioral Health & Housing-Linked SupportBehavioral health and recovery provider serving Marion and surrounding counties. Residential or housing-linked support depends on clinical eligibility, referral route, and current program capacity.
Treatment-LinkedBehavioral HealthClinical eligibility
Assessment or referral if availableInsurance, treatment, and supervision details
Ocala / Marion County
Regional Faith-Based & Community Housing SupportNorth Central Florida relies heavily on community, faith-based, and nonprofit partners for housing-stability assistance, rural resource navigation, emergency support, and local referrals.
Rural NavigationCommunity SupportAvailability varies
Ask local provider, case manager, or county community resource officeConfirm active programs before travel
County, city, and transportation limitsImmediate housing and income details
North Central Florida
Confirm-first Rural, Recovery, Independent & Confirm-First Paths
Recovery Housing & Sober Living HomesRecovery housing may support reentry stabilization, but each home has its own fees, testing, curfew, employment, transportation, visitor, medication, and supervision-compatibility rules.
Recovery HousingHouse rules varyOfficer approval
Get full address, rules, fees, and verification letter before move-in.
House rulesTreatment or recovery plan if applicable
Gainesville / North Central Florida
Private Landlords, Mobile Homes, Room Rentals & ApartmentsIndependent housing may involve room rentals, shared housing, mobile homes, apartments, extended stays, or private landlords. Rural transportation, screening, deposits, and address approval vary widely.
Independent HousingRural AccessConfirm address rules
Confirm address approval before paying deposits or application fees.
Income proof IDReferences if available
North Central Florida
Southwest Florida
Counties: Lee, Collier, Charlotte, Sarasota, Manatee, DeSoto, Hendry, and Glades. Cities and communities include Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Lehigh Acres, Naples, Immokalee, Port Charlotte, Punta Gorda, Sarasota, Bradenton, Arcadia, Clewiston, and surrounding coastal and rural areas.
This section focuses on direct shelter, transitional, recovery, family, veterans, and housing-stabilization providers rather than repeated statewide routing.
Reentry-focused Shelter, Transitional & Housing-Linked Providers
St. Matthew’s HouseSouthwest Florida provider offering shelter, recovery-oriented residential programs, food assistance, case management, workforce support, and housing-stabilization services for people experiencing homelessness or instability.
Shelter / RecoveryResidential ProgramCollier / Lee
Shelter or residential program intakeRules, fees, and verification documentation
Naples / Collier County
The Salvation Army — Fort Myers Area Shelter & Housing SupportEmergency shelter, basic-needs support, and housing-related assistance may be available in the Fort Myers area depending on program capacity, funding, household type, and eligibility.
Shelter-LinkedEmergency AssistanceEligibility varies
Florida servicesConfirm nearest Lee County intake site
ID, income, and household detailsLease, notice, or housing need documents
Fort Myers / Lee County
Catholic Charities Diocese of Venice — Housing Stability SupportRegional nonprofit serving Southwest Florida with emergency assistance, housing-stability support, case management, food support, family services, and local referral pathways when funding is available.
Housing StabilityRegional ProviderFunding varies
catholiccharitiesdov.orgConfirm county-specific intake
ID, income, and household detailsLease, notices, or housing crisis documents
Southwest Florida
Turning Points — Manatee CountyHomeless-services provider offering basic needs, case management, housing assistance, medical support, and stabilization services for individuals and families in Manatee County.
Housing SupportCase ManagementBradenton
Housing assistance and navigationCurrent eligibility and appointment process
Bradenton / Manatee County
Harvest House — SarasotaHousing-focused nonprofit providing supportive housing, family support, youth and veteran services, affordable housing, and stabilization pathways in Sarasota County.
Supportive HousingFamilies / VeteransSarasota
Housing program eligibilityReferral and documentation requirements
Sarasota County
Confirm-first Recovery, Rural Access, Independent & Confirm-First Paths
Recovery Housing & Sober Living HomesRecovery housing may support reentry stabilization, but each home has its own fees, testing, curfew, employment, transportation, visitor, medication, and supervision-compatibility rules.
Recovery HousingHouse rules varyOfficer approval
Get full address, rules, fees, and verification letter before move-in.
House rulesTreatment or recovery plan if applicable
Southwest Florida
Veterans Housing & SSVF PathwaysVeterans in Southwest Florida may qualify for veteran-specific prevention, rapid rehousing, rental assistance, HUD-VASH, transitional programs, or case-management support.
Veterans HousingSSVF / HUD-VASHEligibility-specific
Ask VA homeless programs, local SSVF provider, or veteran case managerConfirm documentation requirements
Veteran documentation if availableID, income, and housing status details
Southwest Florida
Private Landlords, Mobile Homes, Room Rentals & ApartmentsIndependent housing may involve apartments, room rentals, shared housing, mobile homes, extended stays, or private landlords. Coastal pricing, rural transportation, seasonal demand, screening, and address approval vary widely.
Independent HousingScreening variesConfirm address rules
Confirm address approval before paying deposits or application fees.
Income proof IDReferences if available
Southwest Florida
Panhandle & Northwest Florida
Counties: Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, Walton, Bay, Leon, Gadsden, Wakulla, Franklin, Gulf, Jackson, Washington, Holmes, Calhoun, Liberty, and nearby Northwest Florida communities. Cities include Pensacola, Milton, Crestview, Fort Walton Beach, Destin, Panama City, Tallahassee, Quincy, Marianna, Chipley, and surrounding rural and coastal areas.
This section focuses on direct shelter, transitional, veterans, recovery, rural access, and stabilization providers rather than repeated statewide routing.
Reentry-focused Shelter, Transitional & Housing-Linked Providers
Waterfront Rescue MissionPensacola-area shelter and recovery provider offering emergency shelter, residential recovery programming, meals, case support, and structured stabilization services.
Shelter / RecoveryResidential ProgramPensacola
Shelter or recovery program intakeRules, fees, and verification documentation
Pensacola / Escambia County
Alfred-Washburn CenterDay resource and homeless-services support center offering meals, showers, laundry, mail, case assistance, and referrals that may help with housing stabilization.
Day CenterHousing ReferralsNot overnight housing
alfredwashburn.orgConfirm current service hours
Housing-related referralsDocumentation and case-support options
Pensacola
Catholic Charities of Northwest Florida — Housing Stability SupportRegional nonprofit offering emergency assistance, basic-needs support, family services, case management, and housing-related help when funding and program capacity allow.
Housing StabilityRegional ProviderFunding varies
ccnwfl.orgConfirm county-specific intake
ID, income, and household detailsLease, notices, or housing crisis documents
Northwest Florida
Big Bend Homeless CoalitionTallahassee-area provider offering shelter, housing-focused case management, family support, veterans services, and stabilization resources for people experiencing homelessness.
Shelter / HousingFamily / VeteransLeon County
Current intake and housing pathFamily, individual, or veteran program fit
Tallahassee / Leon County
The Kearney CenterTallahassee shelter and homeless-services center offering emergency shelter, meals, case management, health and support services, and housing-focused navigation.
Emergency ShelterHousing NavigationConfirm availability
Current shelter accessCheck-in rules and documentation
Tallahassee
Confirm-first Recovery, Veterans, Rural Access & Confirm-First Paths
The Salvation Army — Northwest Florida Housing SupportEmergency assistance, shelter-linked services, recovery support, and housing-related help may be available depending on local funding, county, household type, and intake capacity.
Emergency AssistanceShelter-LinkedEligibility varies
Florida servicesConfirm nearest Northwest Florida intake site
ID, income, and household detailsLease, notices, or housing need documents
Northwest Florida
Recovery Housing & Sober Living HomesRecovery housing may support reentry stabilization, but each home has its own fees, testing, curfew, employment, transportation, visitor, medication, and supervision-compatibility rules.
Recovery HousingHouse rules varyOfficer approval
Get full address, rules, fees, and verification letter before move-in.
House rulesTreatment or recovery plan if applicable
Panhandle / Northwest Florida
Veterans Housing & SSVF PathwaysVeterans in Northwest Florida may qualify for VA-linked housing support, SSVF rapid rehousing or prevention, rental assistance, HUD-VASH, transitional programs, or veteran case management.
Veterans HousingSSVF / HUD-VASHEligibility-specific
Ask VA homeless programs, local SSVF provider, or veteran case managerConfirm referral and documentation requirements
Veteran documentation if availableID, income, and housing status details
Northwest Florida
Private Landlords, Mobile Homes, Room Rentals & ApartmentsIndependent housing may involve mobile homes, room rentals, shared housing, apartments, extended stays, or private landlords. Rural access, coastal pricing, screening, deposits, and address approval vary widely.
Independent HousingRural / Coastal AccessConfirm address rules
Confirm address approval before paying deposits or application fees.
Income proof IDReferences if available
Panhandle / Northwest Florida
How to Use This Florida Housing Directory
Use this directory as a starting point for housing discovery, not as approval to move. People on probation, parole, community control, pretrial release, conditional release, or court-ordered conditions should confirm any address, shelter, sober living home, program, room rental, or private residence with the supervising officer, attorney, case manager, or court-approved contact before moving.
Reentry-focused Before You Call or Apply
Prepare your housing information firstBefore calling a provider, write down your supervision status, county, city, release date if applicable, immediate housing need, income source, transportation limits, household size, and any court or supervision restrictions.
Intake PrepHousing SearchReentry Planning
ID if availableRelease date, officer contact, and current location
Bed availabilityRules, fees, curfew, and referral requirements
All Florida counties
Confirm residence approval requirementsA provider may be willing to accept someone, but the address may still need officer, court, or supervision approval. Confirm rules about curfew, visitors, employment hours, exclusion zones, treatment, travel, and overnight absences.
Supervision-AwareAddress ApprovalConfirm first
Do not move before approval if approval is required.Keep written confirmation when possible.
Program rulesFull address and contact person
Statewide
Ask for clear intake detailsWhen speaking with a program, ask what documents are required, whether walk-ins are accepted, whether a referral is needed, whether background screening applies, and whether they can provide a residency or intake verification letter.
Clear IntakeVerification LetterRules vary
“Can you accept someone on probation, parole, or community control?”“Can you provide written program rules?”
Release paperwork if availableReferral contact and officer information if required
All provider types
️ Confirm First Housing Types & Practical Next Steps
Match the housing type to the needEmergency shelter is for immediate crisis. Transitional housing offers structure for a limited period. Recovery housing may support sobriety and treatment goals. Supportive or independent housing is usually a longer-term stability path.
EmergencyTransitionalRecovery / Supportive
Choosing the right first callAvoiding mismatched referrals
Length of stayFees, rules, and program expectations
Statewide
Be careful with deposits and informal rentalsFor room rentals, shared housing, mobile homes, and private landlords, verify the address, landlord identity, written terms, move-in date, refund rules, and supervision compatibility before paying money.
Private HousingVerify before payingAddress approval
A cheap room is not useful if the address cannot be approved.
Written lease or agreementFull address and landlord contact
Private market
Plan around transportation and reportingHousing that is available may still create problems if it is far from supervision reporting, treatment, employment, court, required classes, or public transportation. Check transportation before accepting placement.
TransportationReporting AccessPlan ahead
Bus routes, work access, treatment access, and reporting location.
Weekly scheduleTransportation plan if required
Urban, rural, and coastal Florida
