ATTENTION:
Effective November 7, 2025, the Rent/Mortgage & Water Assistance Program will begin accepting applications. The application portal will open at 12:00 PM (noon) Monday through Friday (excluding holidays) and will close once the daily application limit has been reached.
Please be advised that Lee County Human & Veteran Services will be closed from Thursday, December 25, 2025, through Friday, December 26, 2025, in observance of the Christmas holiday. Our office will also be closed from Thursday, January 1, 2026, through Friday, January 2, 2026, in observance of the New Year's Day holiday.
During this time, the application portal for assistance will also be temporarily disabled and unavailable for use.
Apply for assistance with past due rent, mortgage, move-in costs or water.
You may be eligible for assistance with past-due rent, mortgage, move-in costs 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.
- 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.