Seminole

Seminole County Housing Authority

This agency provides housing for low income families in Seminole County. They use the Public Housing Program and the Section 8 Program to provide rental aid to needy families. The Housing Authority hopes to move more families into the Home Ownership portion of the Housing Choice Voucher program. Their aim is to get more funding that may become available through the Family Self Sufficiency Program.

Note: The waiting list for Section 8 Housing is currently closed. The agency is accepting applications for Academy Place Villas (Public Housing). This is a group of 30 rental units in Oviedo. There is about a three-year wait.

Please see the website for more information.

ACCESS LYNX

ACCESS LYNX is a shared ride program. It is a door-to-door transportation service. It helps people who can't use the normal fixed bus route. You can reserve a trip up to a week in advance. Please call or go to the website to learn more.

To Schedule a Trip: 407.423.8747

Golden Rule Housing

This agency helps low-income families become first-time homeowners. They provide information and resources to help families and individuals in any way that they can.

Their aim is to provide decent, safe and sanitary housing that is affordable. They can help with the down payment. They can provide pre-foreclosure counseling. They have many options for owning a home.

Please see the website for more details.

Stronger Families Training Program - Central Florida Urban League

The Central Florida Urban League has a program designed to support parental involvement and strengthen the family unit. They help provide access to jobs and training opportunities, job placement, life skills, parenting skills, and financial literacy workshops. They provide tools that are essential for parents to meet their children’s financial needs and emotional well-being.

Central Florida Urban League

This agency was founded on August 5, 1977. The historic mission of the League has been to help and empower African-Americans. However, they now help anyone and everyone overcome obstacles that keep them from reaching their full potential.

Programs include homebuyer education and counseling. They have employment assistance, budget and credit counseling. They now have a GED college-bound program that is free. There are programs that benefit youth. There is a Workforce Job Training Program. They also have a crime prevention program.

Affordable Housing Assistance - Housing and Neighborhood Development Services (HANDS) of Central Florida, Inc.

Housing and Neighborhood Development Services (HANDS) can help you search for affordable apartments and homes for sale. They partner with others to find low-cost housing to those in need. They also provide free one-on-one housing counseling and classes. Please call or visit website for more information.