Adult Emergency Financial Assistance Program
Available to qualifying adults who need a helping hand during unexpected financial hardships.
Qualifying Instances:
- Past due rent to avoid eviction
- Emergency mortgage assistance to reduce the risk of foreclosure
- Utility assistance to prevent unhealthy living conditions or eviction
- Emergency transportation assistance for work or medical appointments
- Work-related expenses that cause unexpected financial hardship
Eligibility:
- 18 years of age or older, or legally emancipated youth
- Without minor children in household
- Qualifying emergency need
- Income at 200% of the Federal Poverty Level or below:
First Contact
Call 2-1-1 from any phone in Pinellas County or connect to Hope and Help at First Contact, formerly known as 2-1-1 Tampa Bay Cares, to determine qualifications. 2-1-1 is available 24 hours each day.
The Financial Assistance Program processes requests between 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
| Persons in Family/ Household | Gross Monthly Household Income 200% | Gross Annual Household Income 200% |
| 1 | $2,660.00 | $31,920 |
| 2 | $3,606.67 | $43,280 |
| 3 | $4,553.33 | $54,640 |
| 4 | $5,500.00 | $66,000 |
| 5 | $6,446.67 | $77,360 |
| 6 | $7,393.33 | $88,720 |
| 7 | $8340.00 | $100,080 |
| Each Additional person | $946.67 | $11,360 |
Phone screenings
Monday through Friday between 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Documentation Required:
- Proof of income
- Proof of U.S. citizenship
- Evidence of qualified need
- Proof of Pinellas County residency (two required)
- Proof of assets for requests over $1,000