Assistance to Prevent Homelessness for Residents of Miami-Dade
Receive help with rent and utility bills if you are at risk of becoming homeless or are currently experiencing homelessness.
When to apply:
No deadline, on-going program.
You should apply if you
Live in Miami-Dade County.
Are at risk of becoming homeless in the next 21 days or are currently homeless.
Make less than the income limits for the program. Click here and select the size of your household to view income limits.
Don’t have any other ways of preventing homelessness, like friends or family that will let you stay with them.
How to get started
1
Call the Homeless Helpline at: (877) 994-4357
2
After selecting the language of your choice, press option #1 for “At risk of being homeless.”
3
You’ll be transferred to Camillus House. Select the language of your choice. During the recorded message, press option #4 for rental assistance.
4
You’ll be connected to someone who will ask you what you need help with. Tell them that you’re in danger of becoming homeless and need help paying your rent or utility bill. They’ll ask you a few questions to see if you need immediate assistance and connect you to services that can help.
