Florida Housing Assistance Directory | OACRA
✅ Verified (accepts justice-involved) 🛠️ Check First (call intake & PO) ☎️ Statewide Hotline: 211

Florida Housing Assistance Directory

Search transitional housing, emergency shelters, sober living, and reentry-friendly programs. Policies vary by provider—always call intake first and confirm acceptance with your probation officer before placement.

Camillus House
✅ Verified
Emergency ShelterTransitional HousingReentry Housing
Miami, FL — Longstanding provider serving adults & families; court-recognized placements common.
Visit website Phone: (305) 374-1065
Miami Rescue Mission
✅ Verified
Emergency ShelterTransitional Housing
Miami, FL — Intake for men & women; documented volunteer hours and program stays are common.
Visit website (305) 571-2273
Broward Outreach Centers
✅ Verified
Emergency ShelterTransitional Housing
Hollywood & Pompano, FL — Court-approved intakes historically accepted; confirm availability.
Visit website (954) 926-7417
HOPE South Florida
🛠️ Check First
Transitional HousingRapid RehousingFamily Shelter
Fort Lauderdale, FL — Faith-based sheltering for families; call intake for eligibility.
The Lord’s Place
🛠️ Check First
Transitional HousingRapid RehousingReentry Housing
Palm Beach County — Reentry-friendly; program eligibility varies by case.
Treasure Coast Homeless Services Council
🛠️ Check First
Coordinated EntryRapid Rehousing
Indian River, St. Lucie & Martin — Regional entry point for assistance; call first.
Metropolitan Ministries
✅ Verified
Family ShelterEmergency ShelterTransitional Housing
Tampa Bay — Documented court-friendly placements; strong family programs.
Pinellas Safe Harbor
🛠️ Check First
Emergency Shelter
Pinellas County — Low-barrier shelter; coordinate via local intake.
Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida
✅ Verified
Emergency ShelterFamily ShelterRapid Rehousing
Orlando — Known partner with courts and reentry; confirm program space.
Salvation Army — Orlando
🛠️ Check First
Emergency ShelterSober Living
Orange County — Shelter & recovery beds; verify eligibility and fees.
Talbot House Ministries
✅ Verified
Emergency ShelterTransitional HousingSober Living
Lakeland, FL — Longstanding Polk provider familiar with court involvement.
Lighthouse Ministries
🛠️ Check First
Transitional HousingSober Living
Lakeland — Structured recovery housing; confirm program rules with PO.
Sulzbacher
✅ Verified
Emergency ShelterTransitional HousingFamily Shelter
Jacksonville — Major provider; court-friendly placements are common.
Clara White Mission
🛠️ Check First
Transitional HousingReentry Housing
Jacksonville — Veterans & reentry programs available; call intake.
GRACE Marketplace
✅ Verified
Emergency ShelterTransitional Housing
Gainesville — Low-barrier shelter hub with coordinated entry.
St. Francis House & Arbor House
🛠️ Check First
Family ShelterRapid Rehousing
Alachua — Family-focused shelter; confirm openings and documentation.
211 Florida (Coordinated Entry)
✅ Verified
HotlineCoordinated Entry
Statewide — Call 211 for nearest shelter, housing intake, and crisis resources.
Catholic Charities (Local Dioceses)
🛠️ Check First
Rapid RehousingFamily ShelterTransitional Housing
Statewide/Nationwide — Programs vary by diocese; call local office for eligibility.

Verification & Documentation: Listings marked ✅ Verified have a track record of accepting justice-involved individuals. Availability can change. For new leads or unclear cases, use 🛠️ Check First and obtain written approval from your officer. Keep copies of intake, timesheets, and receipts.

Need to list your program? Email contact@oacra.app with intake details and approval letter, if available.

See also: Community Service DirectoryProbation-Friendly Job DirectoryFinancial & Food Assistance