Locating Affordable Rental Housing
Ongoing Rent Assistance
Flagler County Housing Authority has some public housing units and vouchers (commonly referred to as “Section 8” that includes Housing Choice, Mainstream Vouchers, HUD-VASH)
There are always waiting lists and short application windows. Learn more here: flaglercountyhousingauthority.org
Mid Florida Housing Partnership has some affordable houses for rent. Jon Yonkosky, 386-274-4441 x 303 or email jyon@mfhp.org
Emergency Assistance with Rent/Utilities
Flagler County Human Services provides emergency assistance services to low-income, eligible residents, including:
Volusia Flagler County Coalition for the Homeless has some funding for homeless prevention when a very low-income household is facing eviction. Call 386-279-0029 or 386-236-9710 for assistance.
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church. Assistance with Rent or utilities, BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. 4600 Belle Terre Pkwy, Palm Coast, FL 32164, 386-597-4144. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 10:00 AM to 1:30 PM.
St. Vincent de Paul Society. Assistance with Utilities, BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. 400 S. Daytona Ave, Flagler Bch, FL 32136, 386-693-4806. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM.
Northeast Florida Community Action Agency (NFCAA) Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). Help with FPL. Call 904-362-8052 for an appointment, then go to http://nfcaa.net/utilityassistance for further instructions on how to apply for assistance. 703 E Moody Blvd, Ste 4 Bunnell, FL 32110 Office: 386 313-2506 Fax: 386 313-2864
Flagler County Senior Services Elderly Home Energy Assistance Program (EHEAP)—FPL help for eligible Flagler County seniors 60 and up. 1000 Belle Terre Boulevard Palm Coast, FL 32164 386-586-2324 Ext. 3625
Emergency Shelters
Family Life Center operates a shelter in Flagler County for survivors of domestic violence or sexual assault, among other services. flcfv.org/services or call the hotline at 386-437-3505
COLD WEATHER SHELTER ONLY. Sheltering Tree. Over-night shelter providing dinner and breakfast when temperatures drop to 40 or below. Church on the Rock 2200 N State Street, Bunnell, FL 32110, Flaglershelteringtree@yahoo.com, 386-437-3258 Ext. 105
All Other Emergency Shelters are located in surrounding counties. Each has its own eligibility criteria and application process and likely has waiting lists.
Halifax Urban Ministries. Hope Place and Barracks of Hope Emergency Shelters
Call 386-252-9400 for Barracks of Hope and 386-317-5886 for Hope Place.
Neighborhood Center of West Volusia, Bridge Program, Emergency shelter for adults.
Call 386-734-8120, ext. 601
The Inn Ministry. Pregnant women and women with small children. Visit https://www.innministry.org/appointments for an appointment.
First Step Shelter. Emergency Shelter for adults in Volusia County. Call 386-361-3800 for information.
Transitional Housing.
All transitional housing is located in surrounding counties. Each has its own eligibility criteria and application process and likely has waiting lists.
Family Renew Community, transitional housing in three Volusia County locations. Apply for help here https://www.familyrenew.org/applying-for-help/index
Neighborhood Center of West Volusia, transitional housing and permanent supportive housing. Call 386-734-8120, ext. 502 for more information.
Palmetto House. Transitional Housing for single adults in Daytona Beach. https://mfhp.org/programs/palmetto-house/ (386) 253-4895 or palmettohouse@mfhp.org
Additional Resources, including faith-based and grassroots organizations that provide housing assistance, can be found in the Flagler County Social Services Directory
You can also print a copy of the information listed above.