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.

The online application portal is open on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8:00 AM to Noon. Applications are not accepted when our office is closed.

A maximum of 20 applications will be accepted each day. Once this limit is reached, the application portal will close.

Please note that completing an application does not guarantee eligibility for utility or housing assistance. Assistance is dependent upon the availability of funds. If you receive an error message upon submitting your application, it indicates that the daily limit has been met. This is NOT a website issue. We appreciate your understanding and encourage you to try again during the next application period. 

Electric Bill Assistance

Apply for assistance with electric bill assistance.

IMPORTANT:
Lee County Human & Veteran Services is transitioning to a new online application platform. As a result, we will not accept applications from Thursday, March 27 to Sunday, March 30, 2025. The application portal will reopen on Monday, March 31, 2025, at 9:00 AM.

Please check back for updated information regarding our application process. Thank you for your understanding.

**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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