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What We Do

Housing

Housing Services

We provide safe, stable temporary housing for individuals and families facing a housing crisis, and we help them move toward permanent housing solutions.

Housing Options

We offer three types of housing, based on your household's needs and eligibility.

  • Transitional Housing

    Available for up to 2 years.
    Rent is capped at 30% of your household income, plus a utility allowance, keeping it affordable for extremely low- and very low-income households. Income limits apply. Includes support services such as job assistance, education, and life-skills coaching.

  • Affordable Housing

    Available for up to 5 years.
    Rent is capped at 30% of your household income, plus a utility allowance, keeping it affordable for extremely low- and very low-income households. Income limits apply. Includes access to community resources and support services.

  • Traditional Housing

    Available for up to 5 years.
    Rent is affordable and below market rate. No income limits apply, and there is no utility allowance. Includes access to community resources and support services.

DISCLAIMER: Completing the intake form does not guarantee housing placement or a specific housing type. Wait times vary based on availability.

Income Guidelines

Eligibility is based on the Area Median Income (AMI) for your area — a benchmark set by HUD based on typical household incomes where you live.

Example — Household of 4
30% AMI or below (minimum to qualify for some units) — $29,900/year
50% AMI (maximum for most units) — $49,800/year
If your household income falls within this range, you may qualify. Exact limits vary by unit and household size.

Some units allow income up to 80% of AMI. For units funded through the State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) program in the Melbourne–Titusville–Palm Bay area, income must be at or below 65% AMI, and applicants must demonstrate a special need to qualify.

2026 Income Limits

Area Median Income (AMI) 2026 Income Limits for HOME, NSP, and SHIP

How to Apply

  1. Complete the Online Application

    Fill out our intake form. Your information is added to our waitlist.

  2. Join the Waitlist

    The waitlist works on a first-come, first-served basis, matched to available units that fit your household's needs.

  3. Get Contacted When a Unit Opens

    When a unit that fits your household size becomes available, we'll contact the first eligible household on the list to complete a full application. We only reach out once a matching unit opens up.

  4. Verification

    Income verification is required for transitional, affordable, and traditional housing, and must fall within the applicable limits.

Equal Housing Opportunity

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What's the difference between the three housing options?

    Transitional housing is shorter-term (up to 2 years) and includes more intensive support services like job and education assistance. Affordable and traditional housing are both longer-term (up to 5 years); affordable housing has income limits and a utility allowance, while traditional housing has no income limits and rents at a set below-market rate.

  • How do I know which housing option I qualify for?

    Eligibility depends mainly on your household income compared to the Area Median Income (AMI) for your area. Transitional and affordable housing require income within specific limits; traditional housing has no income limits. When you complete the intake application, we'll help determine which options fit your household.

  • What is Area Median Income (AMI)?

    AMI is a benchmark set by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) based on typical household incomes in your area. It's used to determine income eligibility for many housing programs.

  • How long is the waitlist?

    Wait times vary based on unit availability, household size, and how many households are ahead of you on the list. We're not able to provide an exact timeline, but we'll only contact you once a unit that fits your household becomes available.

  • Will I be contacted if I'm not eligible?

    You'll only be contacted when a unit becomes available that matches your household size and eligibility. If your circumstances change (income, household size, etc.), please update your application so we have accurate information.

  • Do I need to reapply if my information changes?

    Yes. If your income, household size, or contact information changes while you're on the waitlist, please contact us or update your application so we can reach you and confirm eligibility when a unit opens.

  • What documents will I need for the full application?

    Once contacted, you'll need to provide income verification (such as pay stubs, tax returns, or benefit statements) and other documentation to confirm eligibility. We'll walk you through exactly what's needed at that stage.

  • Is there a fee to apply?

    No, there is no fee to complete the intake application or join the waitlist.

  • What if I have a special need or disability?

    Some units, including those funded through the SHIP program, are set aside for individuals with special needs. Let us know about your circumstances during the application process so we can identify units that may be a good fit.

  • Does completing the intake form guarantee me housing?

    No. Completing the intake form adds you to the waitlist, but it does not guarantee placement or a specific housing type. Placement depends on availability and eligibility at the time a matching unit opens.

  • Who can I contact with questions?

    Please use our Contact form to submit questions.
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