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Where Can I Get Rent Assistance or Eviction Help in Florida?
This is not legal advice. We explain what the law says. We cannot tell you what to do in your situation. For that, talk to a lawyer. Some of the groups below can help.
This page lists organizations that can help you with eviction, legal aid, and other renting problems in Florida. Most cover the whole state. When one only covers certain counties, this page says which ones. This is not legal advice for your case.
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Florida Law Help
Nonprofit group
(floridalawhelp.org). This website has a tool that helps you find legal help by where you live or your legal topic.
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The Florida Bar
Nonprofit group
The Florida Bar Lawyer Referral Service can match you with a lawyer anywhere in Florida. In some major cities a local bar group runs the referral service. Everywhere else, the Florida Bar itself handles referrals. Call 800-342-8011, Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. You can get a 30-minute consultation with the lawyer for no more than $25.
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Florida State Courts, Office of the State Courts Administrator
Government office
Florida Courts Help: Landlord Tenant. This page on the Florida state courts help website lists other websites with information about landlord and tenant cases.
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Inform Florida (Florida 211 Network)
Nonprofit group
Florida 211 is a free, confidential helpline open 24 hours a day. It connects you with expert help, including for housing and utility (water, electric, gas) bills. Call 211 or visit 211.org to find your local center.
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Florida Commission on Human Relations
Government office
The Florida Commission on Human Relations handles housing discrimination complaints. Florida law protects renters from discrimination. This includes race, color, or national origin. It also includes sex or disability. It also includes familial status (having children) or religion. Call (850) 488-7082 with questions or to file a complaint.
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Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Government office
If your landlord will not return your security deposit, you can file a complaint with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS). You can also sue in court instead. Visit fdacs.gov to file with FDACS.
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U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Government office
HUD-approved housing counseling agencies work across Florida. Use HUD's counselor finder at hud.gov/findacounselor. You can search by zip code. You can also search by state. This helps you find an agency near you. For help after a disaster, call HUD at 800-569-4287.
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