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Lee County Human & Veteran Services has assistance programs available to many Lee County residents. Our assistance programs are available in three broad categories: Financial Assistance, Homeless Assistance, and Veteran Assistance.

Financial Assistance

Rent/Mortgage & Water

Apply for assistance with past due rent, mortgage, or water.

You may be eligible for assistance with past-due rent, mortgage, or water bills if you have experienced an unexpected financial crisis.

Examples of qualifying circumstances include:
  • Temporary loss of income due to situations such as domestic violence, job loss, reduced work hours, or a medical emergency.
  • Unexpected expenses such as funeral costs, medical or dental bills, or emergency home repairs.
Applicants must meet basic eligibility criteria:
  • Residency: 12+ weeks in Lee County, verified by two documents (e.g., ID, lease, utility bill, pay stub).
  • Financial Crisis: Due to job loss (not misconduct), income loss, or unexpected expense.
  • Income: Between 200%–250% of FPL; must show ability to cover future expenses (waivers possible for abuse or medical crises).
  • Citizenship: U.S. citizen or legal resident.
  • Age: 18+ or legally emancipated/married minors.

For more information about eligibility criteria, please click the Learn More button below. To submit an application, click Apply Online.

Please note that submitting an application does not guarantee approval for utility or housing assistance. Eligibility for assistance is determined based on program requirements and the availability of funds.

Electric Bill Assistance

Attention LIHEAP Customers: Due to the overwhelming number of applications submitted in April, the LIHEAP application portal is temporarily closed to allow for the timely processing of applications. The portal will reopen once existing applications are processed. Please continue to visit our website for information and updates on when we will resume accepting new applications.

Apply for assistance with electric bill assistance.

To qualify for LIHEAP assistance, applicants must:

  • Be a resident of Lee County.
  • Be a U.S. Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, or Qualified Alien.
  • Have a direct utility bill or pay non-subsidized rent that includes utilities.
  • Have a gross household income that does not exceed:
  • 60% of Florida's State Median Income (households of 1-8), or
  • 150% of the Federal Poverty Level (households of 9+)
    (Click the Income Restrictions button below for more details.)

For more information regarding LIHEAP, please click on the Learn More button below. To apply for LIHEAP assistance, please click on the Apply Online button to submit your application.

Please note that submitting an application does not guarantee approval for utility or housing assistance. Eligibility for assistance is determined based on program requirements and the availability of funds.

**NEW FUNDING** Hurricane Ian Rent/Mortgage and Relocation/Move-In Assistance

Lee County has received Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Disaster Relief Supplemental Funding (DRSF) that will provide assistance to residents with unmet housing needs related to the impact of Hurricane Ian.

Grant funds are intended for assistance with past due rent or mortgage, relocation move-in cost assistance, and temporary emergency housing accommodations if necessary.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must have unment housing needs directly related to Hurricane Ian.
• Must have established residency in Lee County at the time Hurricane Ian.
• Must be at or below 200% of the federal poverty level.
• Must be residing in or approved for a housing unit if applying for move-in assistance.
• Must have sufficient income to sustain housing after assistance.

Click Apply Online below to submit your application. All questions must be answered for consideration. After submission, Human & Veteran Services will review your application and may request additional documentation. Failure to respond or submit required documents may result in denial or reapplication.

Submission of an application does not guarantee aid. Assistance is subject to the availability of funds. Applications are prioritized based on the urgency of the need.

Home Repair Assistance 

Apply for assistance making repairs to your home.

Home Purchase Assistance

Apply for assistance purchasing an existing home. 

Indigent Cremation Services

Apply for assistance with cremation services.

If you have funeral expenses as a result of Hurricane Ian, click here for more information on funeral assistance. 

HOPWA

Apply for Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS/HIV (HOPWA)



 


Homelessness Assistance

Homelessness Outreach and Assistance

Get assistance to locate permanent housing or street outreach services.


 



Veteran Assistance

Veterans Benefits Assistance

Lee County Veteran Services team is committed to assist veterans, surviving spouses & dependents with benefits such as disability compensation, non-service-connected pensions with or without Aid & Attendance benefits for both veterans & surviving spouse, appeals, burial benefits, education benefits, health benefits as well as a variety of other benefits. 


Other Resources

United Way 2-1-1

The United way connects people who need assistance with a large network of non-profits and agencies.

Food Pantry Locations

Locate food pantries and hot meals.  

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