I have heard about "Section 8" housing. What does that mean?

Section 8 refers to several categories of federally subsidized housing. “Section 8” refers to the federal law that establishes the program.

Usually, you will pay a part of the rent to the landlord and the local housing authority pays the other part. The landlord must meet federal requirements to provide the housing. You must meet requirements to be eligible and to remain in the unit.

There are also certain rights and protections provided to Section 8 participants, including in the eviction process.

Free Help with Landlord-Tenant Issues

Are you a Hillsborough County renter having housing problems? Help is available!

The Hillsborough County Housing Stability Program provides Hillsborough tenants the knowledge, resources, and services to effectively, efficiently, and amicably solve their disputes with their landlords outside the court system.

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Need information about available Family Law forms and the legal process?

The Legal Information Center is a free program to provide information to people who are representing themselves in Family Law cases in Hillsborough County. Get the information you need to make an informed decision about your case.

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Upcoming Legal Clinics

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Campbell Park Legal Clinic

Typically, every Monday afternoon and Wednesday morning.

Location

Pinellas

The Campbell Park Legal Clinic is a free program that provides housing and family law advice and assistance to residents in St. Petersburg, FL (Pinellas County).

Low Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC)

Typically, daily hours Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

Location

Virtual,

Hillsborough,

Pasco,

Pinellas,

Manatee,

Sarasota

We provide free help to low income individuals who have a tax issue with the IRS.

Medical-Legal Partnership with James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital

Typically, the first and third Friday of the month.

01:00 pm - 04:30 pm

Location

Virtual,

Hillsborough

The Medical-Legal Partnership provides veterans enrolled for care at Haley with access to free legal advice, intervention, and representation when they cannot otherwise afford a lawyer.

Apply for Services

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.

Florida Senior Legal Helpline: (888) 895-7873

Florida Veterans Legal Helpline: (866) 486-6161

TTY: (800) 955-8771