Housing Programs

The Osceola County Housing Office is committed to improving the quality of life for Osceola County citizens by ensuring the provision of adequate affordable housing. Our offices, located at 1392 E Vine St, Kissimmee, FL 34744, are open on weekdays from 8 am to 5 pm. Please find information below on housing programs offered in Osceola County, Florida.

News & Announcements

Stay informed on housing programs, application periods, and updates.

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Programs

CDBG Emergency Rental Assistance Program

Provides assistance to Osceola County residents who are in danger of becoming homeless due to their inability to pay their monthly rent.

CDBG Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Program

Eligible homeowners may qualify for rehabilitation of their housing unit.

Eviction Prevention Program

This Program assists Osceola County residents who are behind with their rent with up to two months of rent payable to the landlord.

Minor Home Repairs for Seniors

Senior homeowners may be eligible for a one-time minor repair on their home.

Community Development Block Grant

The CDBG Federal program that provides funding for housing and community development projects that benefit low-moderate income households.

Section 8

The Section 8 Waiting List is currently closed. Click the button below for full program details.

Section 8

Our Section 8 program ensures that the families have a safe, decent, and sanitary place to live. View program details, check you application status, and more.

State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Program

The SHIP program provides funds for down payment assistance, minor repairs, mortgage foreclosure prevention, and rental security/utility deposits. Financial assistance is offered either in the form of a grant or a deferred payment loan.

Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program

This program is designed to assist eligible homeowners with necessary repairs to improve occupant safety and well-being, and/or contribute to the structural integrity and preservation of their owner-occupied home.

Mortgage Foreclosure Prevention

This program provides assistance to eligible applicants who are behind on their mortgage payments, but whose homes have not yet had a foreclosure sale date set.

Security and/or Utility Deposits - Rental Assistance

Assistance for eligible residents in danger of becoming homeless as a result of the inability to pay security and/or utility deposits when seeking a place to rent.

State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Program

SHIP program dollars may be used to fund emergency repairs, new construction, rehabilitation, down payment and closing cost assistance, impact fees, construction and gap financing, mortgage buy-downs, and more.

Multi-Family Rehabilitation Request for Proposals

This initiative provides a deferred loan to help with the rehabilitation of a Multi-Family Unit Complex within Osceola County.

Purchase Assistance/Down Payment Assistance

Offers down payment and closing cost assistance to eligible low-to-moderate income individuals/households wanting to purchase a home in Osceola County.

Homeless Services Program

The program aims to assist Osceola County residents at risk of homelessness due to an unexpected financial hardship. The program covers rental and utility arrears, as well as mortgage assistance to prevent foreclosure. The FHA programs also serves households experiencing literal homelessness with assistance for security and utility deposits. To qualify you must be an Osceola County resident for a minimum of 6 months and provide documents to support your need upon request. The assistance is a one-time service, and applicants cannot re-apply for 2 years after financial support is provided.

Learn more and apply

HOME Program

The HOME program is administered through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and funds a wide range of activities including building, buying, and/or rehabilitating affordable housing for rent or homeownership or providing direct rental assistance for low-income families.

Learn more about HOME

First Time Homebuyers Program

A Home of Your Own is a first-time homebuyer class open to all individuals interested in buying a home. This class does not guarantee that you will be eligible to receive funds towards purchasing a home, but rather helps you meet one of the requirements to apply.

Learn more about First Time Homebuyers

Community Service Agency (CSA) Grant Program

The CSA program is intended to provide funding to organizations providing services that improve the quality of life for residents of Osceola County.

Learn more about CSA

FDLE Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program

The purpose of the funding is to address the problems of illegal drug use, violent crimes, and improvements to the criminal justice system. The Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program funds:

Law Enforcement Programs
Prosecution and court programs
Prevention and education programs
Corrections and community corrections programs
Drug treatment and enforcement programs
Planning, evaluation, and technology improvement programs
Crime victim and witness programs (other than compensation)
Mental health programs and related law enforcement and corrections programs, including behavioral programs and crisis intervention teams

Learn more about JAG

Fair Housing & Equal Opportunity

The Fair Housing Act of 1968 was established to eliminate discrimination in housing opportunities and to affirmatively further housing choices for all Americans.

Learn more about Fair Housing Opportunities

Tenant-Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) Program

This program is closed to applicants as of Sunday, January 19, 2025 at 4:59 PM. If you applied, please monitor your email and voicemail. Our office will follow up with the selected applicants.

TBRA Program Details

COVID-19 Assistance Programs

COVID-19 Rental / Utility Assistance - Closed as of January 9, 2023.
COVID-19 Elderly & Disabled Housing / Utility Assistance - Closed as of January 9, 2023.

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