A mutual aid network
Alachua Community Collective
Housing
GRU LEEP Applications Open
Income-eligible homeowners may qualify for free home energy upgrades through the Low-income Energy Efficiency Program (LEEP), including insulation, HVAC improvements, water heaters, duct sealing, and more.
🔗 Learn more: https://www.gru.com/My-Home/Lower-My-Bill/Save-Energy/Low-income-Energy-Efficiency-Program-Plus
📞 352-393-1460
The Gainesville Housing Authority’s Project-Based Voucher waiting list opens Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026 at 10 AM for 4-bedroom units only at The Grove at Sweetwater and Harbor Cove.
📲 Apply online only: https://gainesvilleha.housingmanager.com
📌 Please read the flyer and contact the Gainesville Housing Authority directly with any questions or to request reasonable accommodations.
CFCAA is now accepting applications for Education Assistance and Past Due Rent Assistance!
✔️ Must live in Alachua, Levy, or Marion Counties
⚠️ Submitting an application does not guarantee assistance
🏠 Past Due Rent Assistance:
Income-based. Not eligible if you’ve received CFCAA rent help in the past year or are currently in Section 8 or other subsidized housing.
Cold Night Shelter Program by St. Francis House and GRACE Marketplace
St. Francis House and GRACE Marketplace will provide Cold Night Shelter services to people in need of shelter as long as overnight temperatures remain below 45 F. The CNS program providers serve additional persons in need of shelter so that families and individuals desiring shelter will have a warm place to stay.
St. Francis House provides temporary shelter that is appropriate for families, women and children. GRACE Marketplace primarily serves individual adults and GRACE Marketplace will provide Cold Night Shelter services to people in need of shelter as long as overnight temperatures remain below 45 F. The CNS program providers serve additional persons in need of shelter so that families and individuals desiring shelter will have a warm place to stay.
The CNS program normally runs from Nov. 1 through March 31.
First-Time Home Buyer Informational Sessions
Are you a first-time home buyer or need a refresher course on home buying?
Join us for a presentation from Matchmaker Realty that covers the home buying process from financing, to insurance, & more.
Matchmaker Realty will be joined by a lending company representative and home insurance associate. They will present on topics such as financing, property taxes, types of mortgages, interest rates, and more. They will be available after the presentation to answer any questions you might have.
If you have any questions about the program, please call (352) 333-2840.
Tower Road Library Branch- Meeting Room
Friday 2/27 3:30-5:30pm
Saturday 3/28 1:00-3:00pm
Saturday 4/25 1:00-3:00pm
Saturday 5/23 1:00-3:00pm
Saturday 6/30 1:00-3:00pm
Tenant Services
Alachua County encourages residents to take advantage of legal assistance available through the Federal Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP), which offers services to renters who may be experiencing tenant issues, including evictions or legal barriers affecting their housing stability.
There are three ways for people to receive assistance.
1. County residents who make 50% or less than the area medium income (AMI) can receive direct legal aid and representation when facing eviction by reaching out to:
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Florida Legal Services eviction prevention helpline - 888-780-0443
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Three Rivers Legal Services - 352-372-0519
The AMI is based on household size and gross income. Check AMI income amounts.
2. Florida Legal Services (FLS) and the county are offering monthly tenant legal workshops that are available to the public where county residents can ask questions and speak with attorneys on-site to discuss their own situation. For information on upcoming workshops, call 888-780-0443.
3. Those who make 80% or less of the AMI and have additional questions concerning landlord/tenant issues are encouraged to call the FLS helpline at 888-780-0443.
Since January 2021, Alachua County has received more than $32.9 million in grants to go toward various ERAP initiatives, which include rent, utilities, housing stability, affordable housing and administrative costs. To date, Alachua County has received more than 4,600 applications for ERAP assistance.
For more information, contact Alachua County ERAP Case Manager Yvonne Herring at 352-264-6720.
