Opening Doors Northwest Florida

Homeless Prevention

Application Closed Until July 1st

Maximum Capacity Reached

Opening Doors Northwest Florida has exceeded the number of applications for rent, utility, and deposit assistance that will close out this grant cycle. New applications for rent, utility, and deposit assistance are closed effective April 13, 2023. Applicants that applied prior to April 13, 2023, will be reviewed for potential eligibility determination. There is no guarantee of assistance.

Financial assistance for rent, utility, and deposit assistance will resume on or after July 2023. Please visit our website periodically for updates.


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.