OACRA Florida Housing & Reentry Directory
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Florida Housing, Shelter & Reentry-Friendly Options

This directory organizes Florida housing pathways that may support people on probation, parole, community control, pretrial release, post-release supervision, diversion, or with a criminal record. It upgrades the existing Florida base into a cleaner V2 structure while separating statewide system routes from regional providers. Always call ahead, disclose supervision status honestly, and obtain written approval before moving when approval is required.

Four reentry housing levels covered: emergency shelter and crisis access, transitional and reentry housing, recovery or sober living environments, and longer-term supportive or independent stabilization pathways.

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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.
✅ Verified System-Level Reentry, Shelter & Housing Placement Pathways
Florida Department of Corrections Reentry & Supervision Housing Review People 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-Aware Residence Review Approval may be required
Access Probation officer, release officer, or reentry contact Confirm before moving or paying deposits
Prep Full address and contact person House rules, curfew, and verification letter if available
Area Statewide
Florida Continuum of Care / Coordinated Entry Systems Regional homeless-response systems used for shelter access, outreach, rapid rehousing, housing navigation, and supportive-housing prioritization. Access varies by county or CoC region.
CoC / CES County-Based Enrollment needed
Access Usually through shelter, outreach, local homeless services, or regional access point
Use this as the system pathway; regional sections focus on direct provider options.
Prep County • ZIP • housing history Immediate safety and shelter needs
Area Regional statewide system
Veterans Housing Pathways: SSVF, HUD-VASH & Transitional Programs Veterans may qualify for veteran-specific rapid rehousing, prevention, rental assistance, supportive housing, or transitional housing through VA-linked and nonprofit partners.
Veterans Housing SSVF / HUD-VASH Eligibility-specific
Access VA homeless programs, local SSVF provider, or veteran case manager Ask about reentry and supervision-compatible housing
Bring Veteran status documentation if available ID, income, and housing status details
Area Statewide / regional providers
🛠️ Eligible General Housing Stability & Confirm-First Statewide Paths
Florida 2-1-1 Housing & Crisis Referrals Statewide 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 Routing Crisis Support Verify directly
Access Dial 2-1-1 Ask for shelter, transitional housing, or reentry-related housing support
Prep County • ZIP Immediate need and supervision restrictions
Area Statewide routing
Public Housing, Housing Choice Voucher & Affordable Housing Waitlists Longer-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 Housing Vouchers / Waitlists Screening varies
Access Local housing authority or affordable property manager Ask about criminal-history screening policies before applying
Prep ID • income proof Household and conviction-screening questions
Area Statewide / local authorities
Private Landlords, Room Rentals & Shared Housing Independent 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 Housing Screening varies Confirm restrictions
Reminder Confirm address approval before paying deposits or signing documents.
Bring Income proof • ID References and address approval if required
Area 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.
✅ Verified Shelter, Transitional & Reentry Housing Providers
Camillus House Major 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 Shelter Transitional / Supportive Miami
Contact camillus.org (305) 374-1065
Ask Current intake route Program rules and supervision compatibility
Area Miami / Miami-Dade County
Miami Rescue Mission Emergency shelter and residential recovery-style programs serving men, women, and families through shelter, meals, housing support, employment readiness, and stabilization services.
Emergency Shelter Residential Program Confirm rules
Contact miamirescuemission.com (305) 571-2273
Ask Men’s, women’s, or family intake Verification letter and program documentation
Area Miami
Lotus House Women’s Shelter Large shelter and support campus serving women, youth, and children experiencing homelessness, with case management, trauma-informed support, and pathways toward housing stability.
Women / Children Shelter Campus Eligibility varies
Contact lotushouse.org (305) 431-3778
Prep Household details Safety, housing, and documentation needs
Area Miami
Chapman Partnership Homeless 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 Help Families / Individuals Miami / Homestead
Contact chapmanpartnership.org (305) 328-1494
Ask Current intake process Family or individual shelter availability
Area Miami / Homestead
Carrfour Supportive Housing Supportive and affordable housing provider serving individuals and families transitioning from homelessness or instability into longer-term housing with supportive services.
Supportive Housing Affordable Housing Application / referral rules
Contact carrfour.org Confirm property and referral requirements
Prep Income and household details Housing history and referral information
Area Miami-Dade County
🛠️ Eligible Recovery, Community Support & Confirm-First Paths
Better Way of Miami Residential 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 Recovery Treatment-Linked Clinical eligibility
Contact betterwaymiami.org (305) 634-9000
Ask Residential program availability Referral, assessment, and supervision rules
Area Miami
Agape Network Behavioral health, recovery, residential, family, and supportive services that may help eligible individuals stabilize housing while addressing treatment and reentry-related barriers.
Behavioral Health Residential / Supportive Referral may apply
Contact theagapenetwork.org (305) 235-4002
Prep Assessment or referral if available Insurance, treatment, and supervision details
Area Miami-Dade County
Recovery Housing & Sober Living Homes Recovery housing may support reentry stabilization, but each home has its own fees, drug testing, curfew, visitor, employment, medication, and supervision-compatibility rules.
Recovery Housing House rules vary Officer approval
Checklist Get full address, rules, fees, and verification letter before move-in.
Bring House rules Treatment or recovery plan if applicable
Area Miami-Dade County
Private Landlords, Room Rentals & Apartments Independent 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 Housing Screening varies Confirm address rules
Reminder Confirm address approval before paying deposits or application fees.
Bring Income proof • ID References if available
Area 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.
✅ Verified Shelter, Transitional & Housing-Linked Providers
Broward Outreach Centers Large 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 Shelter Transitional Support Hollywood / Pompano
Contact Broward Outreach Centers (954) 926-7417
Ask Current intake location Program documentation and rules
Area Hollywood / Pompano Beach
HOPE South Florida Housing-focused nonprofit serving people experiencing homelessness through rapid rehousing, prevention, family support, shared meals, and housing-stability services.
Rapid Rehousing Family Support Eligibility varies
Contact hopesouthflorida.org (954) 568-2055
Prep Household and housing status Income, documentation, and referral details
Area Fort Lauderdale / Broward County
Broward Partnership Homeless assistance and housing-stabilization provider offering shelter, case management, health support, employment assistance, and housing-focused services for individuals and families.
Shelter / Stabilization Case Management Broward
Contact bphi.org (954) 779-5550
Ask Current intake path Housing program eligibility
Area Fort Lauderdale / Broward County
Covenant House Florida — Fort Lauderdale Shelter and supportive services for youth and young adults experiencing homelessness, with case management, safety planning, education support, and housing-stability pathways.
Youth / Young Adults Shelter Support Age eligibility
Contact covenanthousefl.org (954) 561-2011
Ask Age eligibility Shelter and housing-stability services
Area Fort Lauderdale
🛠️ Eligible Recovery, Crisis, Independent & Confirm-First Paths
The Salvation Army — Broward Area Housing Support Emergency assistance, shelter-linked services, recovery support, and housing-related help may be available depending on program capacity, funding, location, and household eligibility.
Emergency Assistance Shelter-Linked Eligibility varies
Contact Florida services Confirm nearest Broward intake site
Bring ID, income, and household details Lease, notices, or housing need documents
Area Broward County
Recovery Housing & Sober Living Homes Recovery housing may support reentry stabilization, but each home has its own fees, testing, curfew, visitor, employment, medication, transportation, and supervision-compatibility rules.
Recovery Housing House rules vary Officer approval
Checklist Get full address, rules, fees, and verification letter before move-in.
Bring House rules Treatment or recovery plan if applicable
Area Broward County
Private Landlords, Room Rentals & Apartments Independent 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 Housing Screening varies Confirm address rules
Reminder Confirm address approval before paying deposits or application fees.
Bring Income proof • ID References if available
Area 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.
✅ Verified Reentry, Shelter & Housing-Stabilization Providers
The Lord’s Place Major 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 Support Housing Programs Palm Beach
Contact thelordsplace.org (561) 494-7700
Ask Reentry housing support Program eligibility and referral steps
Area West Palm Beach / Palm Beach County
Gulfstream Goodwill Industries — Homeless & Housing Services Provides housing-linked support, homeless outreach, employment services, benefits support, and stabilization programs across Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast region.
Housing-Linked Employment Support Regional Provider
Contact goggi.org (561) 848-3388
Ask Housing support pathway Employment and reentry-related services
Area Palm Beach / Treasure Coast
St. Ann Place Day 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 Center Housing Referrals Not overnight housing
Contact stannplace.org (561) 805-1145
Ask Housing-navigation support Documentation and case-management help
Area West Palm Beach
Treasure Coast Homeless Services Council Regional homeless-services lead and housing-navigation resource for Martin, St. Lucie, and Indian River counties, helping connect eligible households to shelter, coordinated entry, rapid rehousing, and supportive-housing pathways.
Regional Access Housing Navigation Treasure Coast
Contact tchelps.org Confirm county-specific access route
Prep County and ZIP code Housing history and immediate need
Area Martin / St. Lucie / Indian River
Mustard Seed Ministries — Fort Pierce Community support provider offering basic needs, case assistance, emergency support, and referrals that may help with housing stabilization in St. Lucie County.
Community Support Emergency Assistance Funding varies
Contact mustardseedslc.org (772) 465-8020
Bring ID and household information Lease, notice, or housing-need details if applicable
Area Fort Pierce / St. Lucie County
🛠️ Eligible Recovery, Shelter, Rural Access & Confirm-First Paths
Palm Beach County Homeless Outreach & Housing Navigation County 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 Navigation Outreach Assessment may apply
Access Ask local homeless-services provider or outreach contact for current route. Confirm direct provider before travel.
Prep Current location and county Immediate shelter or housing need
Area Palm Beach County
Recovery Housing & Sober Living Homes Recovery housing may support reentry stabilization, but each home has its own fees, drug testing, curfew, medication, employment, transportation, and supervision-compatibility rules.
Recovery Housing House rules vary Officer approval
Checklist Get full address, rules, fees, and verification letter before move-in.
Bring House rules Treatment or recovery plan if applicable
Area Palm Beach / Treasure Coast
Private Landlords, Room Rentals & Apartments Independent 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 Housing Screening varies Confirm address rules
Reminder Confirm address approval before paying deposits or application fees.
Bring Income proof • ID References if available
Area 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.
✅ Verified Shelter, Transitional & Housing-Linked Providers
Metropolitan Ministries Major Tampa Bay provider offering emergency shelter, family housing support, transitional services, food, case management, and stabilization programs in Hillsborough, Pasco, and surrounding communities.
Family Shelter Transitional Support Tampa Bay
Contact metromin.org (813) 204-1200
Ask Family or individual access route Current shelter and housing-stability options
Area Tampa / Hillsborough / Pasco
Tampa Hillsborough Homeless Initiative Regional homeless-services lead for Hillsborough County, helping coordinate access to shelter, housing navigation, rapid rehousing, outreach, and supportive housing pathways.
Regional Access Housing Navigation Hillsborough
Info thhi.org Confirm current access point and provider routing
Prep Current location and county Housing history and immediate need
Area Hillsborough County
St. Vincent de Paul CARES Regional housing and homeless-services provider with programs serving veterans, individuals, and families through rapid rehousing, supportive services, outreach, and housing-stability support.
Housing Programs Veterans / Families Regional Provider
Contact svdpsp.org (727) 823-2000
Ask Veteran or non-veteran program fit Referral, eligibility, and current openings
Area Pinellas / Tampa Bay region
Pinellas Safe Harbor Low-barrier emergency shelter serving Pinellas County. Program rules, bed availability, address approval, and supervision compatibility should be confirmed before relying on placement.
Emergency Shelter Low-Barrier Confirm availability
Access Confirm through Pinellas homeless-services access route Ask about current shelter process
Ask Check-in rules Program documentation and restrictions
Area Clearwater / Pinellas County
One Community Now — Pasco Housing Support Pasco County community provider supporting homeless services, veterans, basic needs, and housing-stability efforts through local partner coordination and service navigation.
Community Support Veterans / Housing Program availability varies
Info onecommunitynow.com Ask about current housing-related support
Prep County and housing status Veteran status if applicable
Area Pasco County
🛠️ Eligible Recovery, Shelter, Independent & Confirm-First Paths
The Salvation Army — Tampa Bay Area Housing Support Emergency assistance, shelter-linked services, residential recovery support, and housing-related help may be available depending on county, funding, household type, and intake capacity.
Emergency Assistance Shelter-Linked Eligibility varies
Contact Florida services Confirm nearest Tampa Bay intake site
Bring ID, income, and household details Lease, notices, or housing need documents
Area Tampa Bay region
Recovery Housing & Sober Living Homes Recovery housing may support reentry stabilization, but each home has its own fees, drug testing, curfew, visitor, employment, transportation, medication, and supervision-compatibility rules.
Recovery Housing House rules vary Officer approval
Checklist Get full address, rules, fees, and verification letter before move-in.
Bring House rules Treatment or recovery plan if applicable
Area Tampa Bay / West Central Florida
Private Landlords, Room Rentals & Apartments Independent 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 Housing Screening varies Confirm address rules
Reminder Confirm address approval before paying deposits or application fees.
Bring Income proof • ID References if available
Area 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.
✅ Verified Shelter, Transitional & Housing-Linked Providers
Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida Major Orlando shelter and housing-stabilization provider serving individuals and families through emergency shelter, case management, housing support, meals, and basic-needs services.
Emergency Shelter Family / Individual Orlando
Contact centralfloridahomeless.org (407) 426-7338
Ask Current intake route Family or individual shelter availability
Area Orlando / Orange County
Christian Service Center for Central Florida Community support provider offering basic-needs help, housing-stability assistance, food support, case assistance, and referral pathways for individuals and families in crisis.
Housing Stability Basic Needs Funding varies
Contact christianservicecenter.org (407) 423-9693
Bring ID and household information Lease, notice, or housing-need details if applicable
Area Orlando / Central Florida
The Sharing Center Seminole County provider offering homeless services, crisis support, housing-stability assistance, food, case support, and resource navigation for people facing housing instability.
Housing Stability Resource Navigation Seminole
Contact thesharingcenter.org (407) 260-1015
Ask Housing assistance or navigation Current eligibility and appointment process
Area Longwood / Seminole County
Rescue Outreach Mission Seminole County shelter and homeless-services provider offering emergency shelter, meals, case management, and housing-support pathways for individuals and families.
Emergency Shelter Case Management Confirm availability
Contact rescueoutreachmission.org (407) 327-5779
Ask Current shelter openings Check-in rules and documentation
Area Sanford / Seminole County
Catholic Charities of Central Florida — Housing Support Regional nonprofit offering housing-stability resources, emergency assistance, family support, and referral pathways that may help with homelessness prevention or stabilization.
Housing Stability Emergency Assistance Funding varies
Contact cflcc.org Confirm active county program
Bring ID, income, and household details Lease, notice, or housing crisis documents
Area Central Florida
🛠️ Eligible Recovery, Youth, Independent & Confirm-First Paths
The Salvation Army — Orlando Area Housing Support Emergency assistance, shelter-linked services, and residential recovery support may be available depending on location, funding, household type, and current intake rules.
Emergency Assistance Shelter-Linked Eligibility varies
Contact Florida services Confirm nearest Orlando intake site
Bring ID, income, and household details Lease, notices, or housing need documents
Area Orlando / Central Florida
Youth & Young Adult Housing-Linked Support Youth-serving and young-adult providers may connect eligible people to shelter, independent living support, foster-care transition services, family stabilization, or housing-navigation resources.
Youth / Young Adult Housing-Linked Age eligibility
Access Ask youth provider, case manager, or local access point Confirm age and program eligibility
Prep Age and household status Case manager/referral details if applicable
Area Central Florida
Recovery Housing & Sober Living Homes Recovery housing may support reentry stabilization, but each home has its own fees, drug testing, curfew, visitor, employment, transportation, medication, and supervision-compatibility rules.
Recovery Housing House rules vary Officer approval
Checklist Get full address, rules, fees, and verification letter before move-in.
Bring House rules Treatment or recovery plan if applicable
Area Orlando / Central Florida
Private Landlords, Room Rentals & Apartments Independent 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 Housing Screening varies Confirm address rules
Reminder Confirm address approval before paying deposits or application fees.
Bring Income proof • ID References if available
Area Orlando / Central Florida

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.
✅ Verified Shelter, Transitional & Recovery Housing Providers
Talbot House Ministries Longstanding Lakeland provider offering emergency shelter, transitional housing, recovery programming, meals, case management, health support, and stabilization services.
Emergency Shelter Transitional / Recovery Lakeland
Contact talbothouse.org (863) 687-8475
Ask Current intake and bed availability Program rules and supervision compatibility
Area Lakeland / Polk County
Lighthouse Ministries Residential and recovery-oriented ministry with shelter, transitional support, meals, life-skills programming, and structured services for people seeking stabilization in Polk County.
Residential Program Recovery Support Confirm rules
Contact lighthousemin.org (863) 687-4076
Ask Residential program access Rules, fees, and verification documentation
Area Lakeland / Polk County
Heart for Winter Haven Community-based homelessness and housing-support provider serving Winter Haven and surrounding areas through outreach, basic needs, navigation, and local partner coordination.
Housing Support Community Navigation Program availability varies
Info heart4wh.org Ask about current housing-related support
Prep Current location and housing status Transportation and immediate needs
Area Winter Haven / Polk County
Health & Community Resource Navigation Community 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 Navigation Health-Linked Not a shelter
Access Ask clinic, case manager, or local community provider Confirm active program and referral rules
Prep County and current housing need Medical, treatment, or benefits needs if applicable
Area Polk / Highlands / Hardee
🛠️ Eligible Recovery, Rural Access, Independent & Confirm-First Paths
Recovery Housing & Sober Living Homes Recovery housing may support reentry stabilization, but each home has its own fees, testing, curfew, employment, transportation, visitor, medication, and supervision-compatibility rules.
Recovery Housing House rules vary Officer approval
Checklist Get full address, rules, fees, and verification letter before move-in.
Bring House rules Treatment or recovery plan if applicable
Area Polk / Central Corridor
Private Landlords, Room Rentals & Apartments Independent 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 Housing Screening varies Confirm address rules
Reminder Confirm address approval before paying deposits or application fees.
Bring Income proof • ID References if available
Area 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.
✅ Verified Shelter, Reentry & Housing-Linked Providers
Sulzbacher Major 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 Shelter Housing Services Jacksonville
Contact sulzbacherjax.org (904) 359-8890
Ask Current intake and housing path Program documentation and rules
Area Jacksonville / Duval County
Clara White Mission Jacksonville nonprofit with reentry-relevant services, workforce training, homelessness support, meals, and stabilization pathways that may support housing and employment readiness after release.
Reentry-Relevant Training / Support Confirm housing role
Contact clarawhitemission.org (904) 354-4354
Ask Reentry and housing-linked services Eligibility and referral process
Area Jacksonville
City Rescue Mission Jacksonville Emergency shelter and residential life-recovery program offering meals, shelter, recovery programming, case support, and structured services for people seeking stability.
Emergency Shelter Residential Recovery Program rules apply
Contact crmjax.org (904) 421-5161
Ask Shelter or program intake Curfew, fees, and verification documentation
Area Jacksonville
Changing Homelessness Regional homeless-services lead for Northeast Florida, helping coordinate access to housing navigation, outreach, rapid rehousing, supportive housing, and local provider pathways.
Regional Access Housing Navigation Northeast Florida
Info changinghomelessness.org Confirm current county access route
Prep County, ZIP, and current location Housing history and immediate need
Area Duval / Clay / Nassau region
St. Francis House & Port in the Storm St. Johns County provider offering shelter, supportive services, and youth-focused housing support through programs serving adults, families, and young people facing homelessness.
Shelter Support Youth / Adults St. Augustine
Contact stfrancisshelter.org (904) 829-8935
Ask Shelter availability Adult, family, or youth program fit
Area St. Augustine / St. Johns County
🛠️ Eligible Veterans, Recovery, Independent & Confirm-First Paths
Veterans Housing & SSVF Pathways Veterans 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 Housing SSVF / HUD-VASH Eligibility-specific
Access Ask VA homeless programs or local veteran provider Confirm referral and documentation requirements
Bring Veteran documentation if available ID, income, and housing status details
Area Northeast Florida
Recovery Housing & Sober Living Homes Recovery housing may support reentry stabilization, but each home has its own fees, drug testing, curfew, visitor, employment, transportation, medication, and supervision-compatibility rules.
Recovery Housing House rules vary Officer approval
Checklist Get full address, rules, fees, and verification letter before move-in.
Bring House rules Treatment or recovery plan if applicable
Area Jacksonville / Northeast Florida
Private Landlords, Room Rentals & Apartments Independent 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 Housing Screening varies Confirm address rules
Reminder Confirm address approval before paying deposits or application fees.
Bring Income proof • ID References if available
Area 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.
✅ Verified Shelter, Transitional & Housing-Linked Providers
GRACE Marketplace Gainesville shelter and homeless-services campus offering emergency shelter, meals, housing navigation, case management, outreach, and stabilization support for people experiencing homelessness.
Emergency Shelter Housing Navigation Gainesville
Contact gracemarketplace.org (352) 792-0800
Ask Current shelter access Housing-navigation and documentation process
Area Gainesville / Alachua County
St. Francis House & Arbor House Family-focused shelter and housing-support provider serving households experiencing homelessness through emergency shelter, case management, and housing-stability pathways.
Family Shelter Housing Stability Eligibility varies
Contact stfrancishousegnv.org (352) 378-9079
Ask Family eligibility Current shelter and housing support options
Area Gainesville / Alachua County
Interfaith Emergency Services Ocala-area provider offering emergency assistance, shelter-linked support, food, clothing, rent and utility help when available, and stabilization services for households in crisis.
Emergency Assistance Housing Stability Funding varies
Contact iesmarion.org (352) 629-3548
Bring ID, income, and household details Lease, notice, or housing-need documents
Area Ocala / Marion County
The Centers — Behavioral Health & Housing-Linked Support Behavioral 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-Linked Behavioral Health Clinical eligibility
Contact thecenters.us (352) 291-5555
Prep Assessment or referral if available Insurance, treatment, and supervision details
Area Ocala / Marion County
Regional Faith-Based & Community Housing Support North Central Florida relies heavily on community, faith-based, and nonprofit partners for housing-stability assistance, rural resource navigation, emergency support, and local referrals.
Rural Navigation Community Support Availability varies
Access Ask local provider, case manager, or county community resource office Confirm active programs before travel
Prep County, city, and transportation limits Immediate housing and income details
Area North Central Florida
🛠️ Eligible Rural, Recovery, Independent & Confirm-First Paths
Recovery Housing & Sober Living Homes Recovery housing may support reentry stabilization, but each home has its own fees, testing, curfew, employment, transportation, visitor, medication, and supervision-compatibility rules.
Recovery Housing House rules vary Officer approval
Checklist Get full address, rules, fees, and verification letter before move-in.
Bring House rules Treatment or recovery plan if applicable
Area Gainesville / North Central Florida
Private Landlords, Mobile Homes, Room Rentals & Apartments Independent 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 Housing Rural Access Confirm address rules
Reminder Confirm address approval before paying deposits or application fees.
Bring Income proof • ID References if available
Area 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.
✅ Verified Shelter, Transitional & Housing-Linked Providers
St. Matthew’s House Southwest 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 / Recovery Residential Program Collier / Lee
Contact stmatthewshouse.org (239) 774-0505
Ask Shelter or residential program intake Rules, fees, and verification documentation
Area Naples / Collier County
The Salvation Army — Fort Myers Area Shelter & Housing Support Emergency 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-Linked Emergency Assistance Eligibility varies
Contact Florida services Confirm nearest Lee County intake site
Bring ID, income, and household details Lease, notice, or housing need documents
Area Fort Myers / Lee County
Catholic Charities Diocese of Venice — Housing Stability Support Regional 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 Stability Regional Provider Funding varies
Contact catholiccharitiesdov.org Confirm county-specific intake
Bring ID, income, and household details Lease, notices, or housing crisis documents
Area Southwest Florida
Turning Points — Manatee County Homeless-services provider offering basic needs, case management, housing assistance, medical support, and stabilization services for individuals and families in Manatee County.
Housing Support Case Management Bradenton
Contact tpmanatee.org (941) 747-1509
Ask Housing assistance and navigation Current eligibility and appointment process
Area Bradenton / Manatee County
Harvest House — Sarasota Housing-focused nonprofit providing supportive housing, family support, youth and veteran services, affordable housing, and stabilization pathways in Sarasota County.
Supportive Housing Families / Veterans Sarasota
Contact harvesthousecenters.org (941) 953-3154
Ask Housing program eligibility Referral and documentation requirements
Area Sarasota County
🛠️ Eligible Recovery, Rural Access, Independent & Confirm-First Paths
Recovery Housing & Sober Living Homes Recovery housing may support reentry stabilization, but each home has its own fees, testing, curfew, employment, transportation, visitor, medication, and supervision-compatibility rules.
Recovery Housing House rules vary Officer approval
Checklist Get full address, rules, fees, and verification letter before move-in.
Bring House rules Treatment or recovery plan if applicable
Area Southwest Florida
Veterans Housing & SSVF Pathways Veterans in Southwest Florida may qualify for veteran-specific prevention, rapid rehousing, rental assistance, HUD-VASH, transitional programs, or case-management support.
Veterans Housing SSVF / HUD-VASH Eligibility-specific
Access Ask VA homeless programs, local SSVF provider, or veteran case manager Confirm documentation requirements
Bring Veteran documentation if available ID, income, and housing status details
Area Southwest Florida
Private Landlords, Mobile Homes, Room Rentals & Apartments Independent 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 Housing Screening varies Confirm address rules
Reminder Confirm address approval before paying deposits or application fees.
Bring Income proof • ID References if available
Area 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.
✅ Verified Shelter, Transitional & Housing-Linked Providers
Waterfront Rescue Mission Pensacola-area shelter and recovery provider offering emergency shelter, residential recovery programming, meals, case support, and structured stabilization services.
Shelter / Recovery Residential Program Pensacola
Contact waterfrontmission.org (850) 436-7868
Ask Shelter or recovery program intake Rules, fees, and verification documentation
Area Pensacola / Escambia County
Alfred-Washburn Center Day resource and homeless-services support center offering meals, showers, laundry, mail, case assistance, and referrals that may help with housing stabilization.
Day Center Housing Referrals Not overnight housing
Info alfredwashburn.org Confirm current service hours
Ask Housing-related referrals Documentation and case-support options
Area Pensacola
Catholic Charities of Northwest Florida — Housing Stability Support Regional nonprofit offering emergency assistance, basic-needs support, family services, case management, and housing-related help when funding and program capacity allow.
Housing Stability Regional Provider Funding varies
Contact ccnwfl.org Confirm county-specific intake
Bring ID, income, and household details Lease, notices, or housing crisis documents
Area Northwest Florida
Big Bend Homeless Coalition Tallahassee-area provider offering shelter, housing-focused case management, family support, veterans services, and stabilization resources for people experiencing homelessness.
Shelter / Housing Family / Veterans Leon County
Contact bigbendhc.org (850) 576-5566
Ask Current intake and housing path Family, individual, or veteran program fit
Area Tallahassee / Leon County
The Kearney Center Tallahassee shelter and homeless-services center offering emergency shelter, meals, case management, health and support services, and housing-focused navigation.
Emergency Shelter Housing Navigation Confirm availability
Contact kearneycenter.org (850) 792-9000
Ask Current shelter access Check-in rules and documentation
Area Tallahassee
🛠️ Eligible Recovery, Veterans, Rural Access & Confirm-First Paths
The Salvation Army — Northwest Florida Housing Support Emergency assistance, shelter-linked services, recovery support, and housing-related help may be available depending on local funding, county, household type, and intake capacity.
Emergency Assistance Shelter-Linked Eligibility varies
Contact Florida services Confirm nearest Northwest Florida intake site
Bring ID, income, and household details Lease, notices, or housing need documents
Area Northwest Florida
Recovery Housing & Sober Living Homes Recovery housing may support reentry stabilization, but each home has its own fees, testing, curfew, employment, transportation, visitor, medication, and supervision-compatibility rules.
Recovery Housing House rules vary Officer approval
Checklist Get full address, rules, fees, and verification letter before move-in.
Bring House rules Treatment or recovery plan if applicable
Area Panhandle / Northwest Florida
Veterans Housing & SSVF Pathways Veterans 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 Housing SSVF / HUD-VASH Eligibility-specific
Access Ask VA homeless programs, local SSVF provider, or veteran case manager Confirm referral and documentation requirements
Bring Veteran documentation if available ID, income, and housing status details
Area Northwest Florida
Private Landlords, Mobile Homes, Room Rentals & Apartments Independent 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 Housing Rural / Coastal Access Confirm address rules
Reminder Confirm address approval before paying deposits or application fees.
Bring Income proof • ID References if available
Area 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.
✅ Verified Before You Call or Apply
Prepare your housing information first Before 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 Prep Housing Search Reentry Planning
Have ready ID if available Release date, officer contact, and current location
Ask Bed availability Rules, fees, curfew, and referral requirements
Area All Florida counties
Confirm residence approval requirements A 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-Aware Address Approval Confirm first
Reminder Do not move before approval if approval is required. Keep written confirmation when possible.
Bring Program rules Full address and contact person
Area Statewide
Ask for clear intake details When 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 Intake Verification Letter Rules vary
Ask directly “Can you accept someone on probation, parole, or community control?” “Can you provide written program rules?”
Prep Release paperwork if available Referral contact and officer information if required
Area All provider types
🛠️ Confirm First Housing Types & Practical Next Steps
Match the housing type to the need Emergency 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.
Emergency Transitional Recovery / Supportive
Use for Choosing the right first call Avoiding mismatched referrals
Check Length of stay Fees, rules, and program expectations
Area Statewide
Be careful with deposits and informal rentals For 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 Housing Verify before paying Address approval
Reminder A cheap room is not useful if the address cannot be approved.
Ask for Written lease or agreement Full address and landlord contact
Area Private market
Plan around transportation and reporting Housing 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.
Transportation Reporting Access Plan ahead
Check Bus routes, work access, treatment access, and reporting location.
Prep Weekly schedule Transportation plan if required
Area Urban, rural, and coastal Florida

Add or Claim a Florida Housing Listing

OACRA invites shelters, transitional housing programs, sober living homes, recovery housing providers, reentry providers, housing navigators, community organizations, veterans programs, and approved service partners to submit accurate listing information for Florida coverage.
✅ Verified Provider Listing Path
Submit a provider listing Organizations can submit housing, shelter, reentry housing, recovery housing, sober living, transitional housing, or stabilization services to improve discovery for justice-involved individuals, families, case managers, and referral partners.
Provider Visibility Florida Coverage Referral Routing
Submit Apply / Claim a listing Provider information
Include Service type, county, intake rules Contact person, website, and eligibility notes
Area Florida
Improve referral visibility Verified and highlighted listings help providers explain who they serve, where they operate, what documents they provide, and how people should start the intake process.
Verified Listing Provider Highlight Referral Clarity
Good for Shelters, recovery homes, reentry providers, and housing navigators Start listing request
Helpful Intake page or application link Program rules and service area
Area Florida statewide
🛠️ Eligible Update or Correct Information
Request an update or correction If a program’s phone number, intake process, eligibility rules, address, service area, application link, or availability status changes, providers and community partners can request an update.
Directory Update Accuracy Support Confirm current details
Contact Contact OACRA Send current listing details and requested correction.
Helpful Official website or program page Direct intake contact and service description
Area Florida
Support county coverage Local partners, nonprofits, sponsors, and agencies can help OACRA improve housing-resource coverage in counties where provider information is difficult to find or changes frequently.
Coverage Support County Expansion Provider Discovery
Support Sponsor this directory Contact OACRA
Useful County lists Approved housing or service provider contacts
Area Florida statewide

OACRA is an independent resource platform and does not provide legal advice, court approval, housing placement, or supervision decisions. Housing availability, eligibility, program rules, fees, and acceptance of justice-involved individuals can change. Always contact the provider directly and confirm any supervision, residence, or court requirements before moving.