Department of Labor Temporary & Emergency Housing Assistance Program for Farm Workers

Department of Labor Temporary & Emergency Housing Assistance Program

Funder: U.S. Department of Labor (administered by Florida Non-Profit Housing Inc.)

Purpose: Helps migrant and seasonal farm workers with rent and utilities payments through temporary and emergency housing assistance.

Scope: Statewide program in Florida

Program Details

• Focus: Providing temporary emergency housing assistance to eligible farm workers
• Assistance Type: Rent and utilities payments
• Funding Model: Limited funds awarded on a first-come, first-served basis
• Geographic Availability: Florida statewide

Eligible Applicants

• Migrant farm workers
• Seasonal farm workers

How to Apply

• Contact FNPH office to schedule an appointment
• Submit preliminary application form (available with name, street address, state, zip code, employer, household size, phone number, and income information)

Administration

FNPH serves as an agent for the Department of Labor's program. Additional assistance is available through partner agencies:

Partner Agencies:

• Agricultural and Labor Program, Inc. (Lake Alfred, FL) - (863) 956-3491
• Centro Campesino Farmworker Center, Inc. (Florida City, FL) - (305) 245-7738
• Florida Non-Profit Housing Inc. (Sebring, FL) - (863) 385-2519
• Homes in Partnership, Inc. (Eustis, FL) - (407) 886-2451

How to Apply

1. Contact FNPH to schedule an appointment
   • Phone: (863) 385-2519
   • Location: 3909 Kenilworth Blvd, Sebring, FL 33871
2. Complete Preliminary Form with the following information:
   • Name / Nombre
   • Street Address / Dirección
   • State / Estado
   • Zip Code / Código Postal
   • Employer / Empleador
   • Household Size / Tamaño del núcleo familiar
   • Phone / Teléfono
   • Income / Ingreso
3. Submit form through FNPH office

Important Notes:

• Funds are limited and awarded on a first-come, first-served basis
• An appointment is required
• Applications available in English and Spanish