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Programs to contact

1

Leon County Direct Emergency Assistance Program (DEAP)

Local Government Program

Short-term rent, utility and emergency housing help for Leon County residents; domestic violence shelter referrals available. Call for intake.

Open provider page +1-871-835-7744
2

Leon County Housing Services

Local Government Program

Administers programs to preserve and expand safe affordable housing in Leon County; find housing programs, waitlists, and eligibility. See programs & eligibi...

Open provider page +1-871-835-7744
3

Tallahassee Housing Authority

Local Government Program

Public housing agency offering vouchers, public housing placements, and rental assistance for low-income, elderly, and disabled residents. Apply for housing ...

Open provider page +1-850-385-6126
4

Big Bend Continuum of Care - Get Help

Nonprofit

Centralized homeless services referrals and coordinated entry for shelter, diversion, and housing resources in the Big Bend region. Get referrals & intake.

Open provider page +1-850-792-9000
5

The Kearney Center / CESC

Nonprofit

Day shelter and comprehensive services for people experiencing homelessness, including shelter access, case management, and benefits help. Request shelter & ...

Open provider page +1-850-792-9000
6

Family Promise of the Big Bend / Hope Community

Nonprofit

Emergency shelter and housing stabilization for families, plus case management and housing search assistance. Apply for family shelter.

Open provider page +1-944-444-4444
7

Legal Aid Foundation of Tallahassee - Get Help

Nonprofit

Free civil legal help for tenants and low-income residents facing eviction, benefits, or housing disputes; legal intake available. Apply for free legal help.

Open provider page +1-254-535-2419
8

Legal Services of North Florida

Nonprofit

Free legal services across North Florida for low-income residents with housing, family, and benefits issues; check eligibility and apply. See eligibility & a...

Open provider page +1-487-859-4871
9

2-1-1 Big Bend

Nonprofit

Regionwide resource and referral service connecting callers to food, housing, benefits enrollment, and crisis resources. Get referrals & resource navigation

Open provider page +1-850-617-6333

Recommended next steps

  • Call 2-1-1 first for current openings across food, rent, utilities, shelter, transportation, and benefits.
  • If facing utility shutoff or eviction, contact Leon County DEAP and ask whether applications are currently open.
  • For home repair, emergency roof tarp, or owner-occupied housing help, call Leon County Housing Services.
  • Apply or check waitlist status with Tallahassee Housing Authority for public housing or voucher options.
  • If you are unsheltered, contact Big Bend Continuum of Care for coordinated entry and housing navigation.
  • Single adults needing overnight shelter should ask The Kearney Center about intake times and required documents.
  • Families with children should contact Family Promise/Hope Community for family shelter and case management.
  • If domestic or sexual violence is involved, call Refuge House before sharing your location or making shelter plans.
  • For eviction, landlord-tenant, family, consumer, or benefits-related civil legal issues, apply with Legal Aid Foundation.
  • Gather photo ID, proof of Leon County residence, income, lease, utility bills, shutoff or eviction notices before applying.

Need categories

Housing and Shelter

  • Emergency and Stability

Food Assistance

  • Food Security