Housing ServicesThis group has four pillars of service. One pillar is Family Homeless Prevention. The program works to prevent and reduce homelessness in the community. It helps families maintain housing. Please call or visit the website for more information.
This program gives eligible homebuyers up to $65,000 for down payment assistance and closing costs. It is for homes in unincorporated areas of the county. This includes Temple Terrace and Plant City. You do not have to be a first time home buyer for this program.
VA offers home loans to Active Duty Service members and Veterans. This also applies to National Guard and Reserve members.
Programs include:
See their website: http://www.benefits.va.gov/homeloans/ for more details.
Please call for more information.
This agency builds homes for low to moderate income individuals. They must meet certain criteria. Prospective homeowners need to help build the home, be able to assist with closing costs, and make monthly mortgage payments. These homes are sold to homeowners at no profit with a no-interest mortgage.
To be eligible for this program, you must have lived or worked in Hillsborough County for the last 12 months.
HUD provides a list of information and other resources on their website. This is to help those in Florida experiencing homelessness, as well as those that are close to it. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
This program has services which include boarding homes, shelter, utilities, food, bus passes and referrals to job programs. Clients must be willing to take part in a plan for self-sufficiency. Please call or visit the website for more information.
VA offers homeless veterans services to its members. Please call for more information.
Toll Free: 1.800.308.8387
National VA Homeless Hotline: 1.877.424.3838
Owning a home is a big part of the American Dream. Locate resources through HUD's Florida website to help you buy and maintain your home. You can find HUD homes for sale as well as utility bill assistance.
This Home provides a Christian-based, home for children who have been abused, abandoned or orphaned. It is for children ages 2 to 18 years old.
This is a long term residential treatment program. It is for those with alcohol, mental health, or drug issues. Residents attend group therapy, educational programs, AA meetings, and recreational activities. Later in the program, residents receive job counseling and help with getting employment and safe housing. The length of stay depends on the program.
Please see the website for more details.