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Housing

Categories

Foreclosure for Homeowners

Know your rights – and the steps you can take – when facing foreclosure.
Housing Discrimination (Fair Housing Act)

Educating, investigating, and enforcing fair housing laws.
Foreclosure for Tenants

Know your rights – and the steps you can take – when facing foreclosure.
Homeownership

Many laws impact home ownership. Here’s a place to start learning.
Landlord/Tenant & Eviction

Know your rights when you rent, and the steps you can take when dealing with eviction.
Mobile Home

Know your rights when you own or rent a mobile home.
Public Housing & Section 8

The rules for public housing can be complicated. We can help make sense of them.
Title Problems

Your home ownership rights depend on having an accurate title. If your title needs correcting, we can assist.

Resources

Guide

Tampa Bay Area Courts

Locations, forms, and self-help information for courts in the Tampa Bay area.
Guide

Florida Veterans Legal Helpline: (866) 486-6161

Applicants receive free legal advice and referrals. Must be a veteran living in Florida. Call (866) 486-6161 to apply.
Guide

Florida Senior Legal Helpline: (888) 895-7873

Applicants receive free legal advice and referrals. Must be a resident of Florida aged 60 and older. Call (888) 895-7873 to apply.
Guide

List of Legal Clinics in Tampa Bay

A list of ongoing legal clinics throughout the Tampa Bay area provided by Bay Area Legal Services and its partners.
Link

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

Various resources about subsidized housing and private housing.
Guide

Housing Emergency List

Additional resources that may be able to help you in a housing emergency.
Link

Emergency Shelter Listings

Get listings for emergency shelter by zip code.
Guide

The Tenant's Handbook

Detailed handout describing your rights as a tenant.
Guide

Community Resource Guide

Quick resource guide to community resources including housing.
Link

Tampa Housing Authority

Resource to housing that has a federal subsidy for low-income individuals.

Upcoming Events

ON HOLD: Free Tax Preparation 2020

February 1 - April 18, 2020

Multiple Locations
Hillsborough, Pinellas, DeSoto, Sarasota, Manatee Counties, FL 33602
United States

Free tax preparation available to Tampa Bay area residents!

Still have questions?

If you live or have a case in Hillsborough, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas or Sarasota counties, we may be able to help.

How do I apply? Am I eligible?

Call (800) 625-2257

to apply for service.

Or complete our online application

and we will call you back.