Homeless Prevention
Need Assistance?
Apply Here
Please keep in mind, many of our funding sources for homeless prevention and rapid rehousing are currently out of funding.
If you apply, if we are unable to help given the current status of our funding, you will receive an email notifying you.
We are expecting new funding to become available in August 2025. Our website will reflect new funding when it becomes available.
Please check back here in August to see if new funding has become available yet, and submit a new application if it has and you still need services.
We deeply appreciate your patience and understanding. Our commitment to supporting our community remains strong, and we look forward to serving you again soon.
Other Local Assistance
Rent and Utilities
| Provider | Phone | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic Charities | 850-436-6425 | Escambia and Santa Rosa, Mondays 9am until appointments are filled |
| City of Pensacola Emergency Assistance Program | 850-403-6044 | Escambia, online applications only. Apply here. Also has a mortgage assistance program |
| Community Action Program | 844-356-8139 | Escambia, Call 24/7 appointment line |
| Interfaith Ministries | 850-934-8385 | Santa Rosa, Tuesdays, Wednesdays 9 to 11:30am (by appointment only) |
| Tender Hearts, Caring Hands | 850-473-4466 | Escambia and Santa Rosa, Mondays to Fridays 8am to 2pm |
| United Ministries | 850-433-2333 | Escambia and Santa Rosa, Call Mondays to Thursdays 9 to 11:30am, Primarily families w/ dependent children |
| We Care Ministries | 850-939-1005 | Navarre Residents Only, Mondays to Fridays 9:30 to 11:00am |
Utilities Only
| Provider | Phone | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Area Agency on Aging | 850-494-7100 | Escambia, Must be 60 or older, Mondays to Fridays 8am to 5pm |
| Salvation Army (Escambia) | 850-432-1501 x1 or x0 | Escambia , Mondays 8:30am |
| Salvation Army (Santa Rosa) | 850-623-4099 | Santa Rosa, Mondays 9 to 11am |
| Samaritan Hands Ministry | 850-438-8907 | Escambia, Tuesdays to Thursdays 9-11:30am |
| Tri-County Community Council | 850-981-0036 | Santa Rosa, Mondays to Thursdays 8am to 4:30pm |
Programs
TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
- Prevents imminent risk of homelessness situations.
- For households with at least one adult and one child.
- Program is limited to US citizens.
- Must currently rent or own your home that you are applying for assistance with. (Does not fund relocation)
A U.S. Department of Health and Human Services program.
ESG
- Serves any type of household with at least one adult.
- Eligibility is based on your current living situation, income, and need.
- Program is limited to US citizens.
A U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development program.
Challenge
- Serves any type of household with at least one adult.
- Eligibility is based on your current living situation, income, and need.
- Program is limited to US citizens.
A Florida Department of Children and Families program.