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Alachua Community Collective
Legal and Financial Services
ALICE in Florida
The Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed (ALICE) households often earn too much to qualify for public assistance, but not enough to comfortably afford essentials like housing, childcare, or unexpected emergencies. Thanks to funding from the United Way of North Central Florida, the Partnership for Strong Families is able to support families when life throws an extra challenge their way.
If your family is facing unexpected expenses, you may qualify for assistance.
To find out if you qualify for ALICE funding, please click here.
Apply through the Partnership for Strong Families Rural Emergency Assistance Program by clicking the button below.
Family Law Virtual Clinic
Get free legal guidance on family issues like divorce, custody, and parenting plan changes.
1st & 3rd Wednesdays each month
2–5 PM (EST) | Online
🔗 Check eligibility: bit.ly/ClinicScreening
Register: 1-800-405-1417
Free pro bono legal help from licensed attorneys.
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.
