Security and/or Utility Deposits - Rental Assistance

The Osceola County and City of Kissimmee Rental Security and Utility Program will provide assistance to eligible residents in danger of becoming homeless as a result of the inability to pay security and/or utility deposits when seeking residence in rental housing.

There are two 2 steps that must be completed before receiving this assistance:

• Applicants must have a written referral for assistance from a case manager/social worker from a nonprofit organization or an agency of the government serving Osceola County. After you receive the referral, contact Osceola County Housing & Community Services at (407) 742-8400 or bring it to our office, located at 1392 E. Vine Street, Kissimmee, FL 34744.
• Obtain a "Captain of your Financial Ship" Certificate of Completion from the Osceola County Extension Service Office. Call (321) 697-3000 for dates and registration or visit the UF/IFAS Extension Osceola County website.

Applicants whose annual income does not exceed 120% of the area median income for Osceola County and are in danger of being homeless.

The rental and utility assistance is an amount up to $1,500.00 combined for those eligible, or $1,500 for each assistance separately.

No. The assistance is a grant and there are no recapture terms.

No, we will assist you with the rental deposit and / or the utility deposit one (1) time within a three (3) year period.

You must sign a minimum one (1) year lease for the unit.

Yes, however the unit must be within Osceola County.

Yes, you must have verifiable income. Verifiable income includes:

• Salary
• Social Security Benefits
• Department of Children & Families (cash assistance)
• Child Support
• Pension
• Veterans Benefits