Housing Resources
South Florida offers numerous resources to assist individuals and families seeking affordable housing options. From traditional public housing communities to Section 8 vouchers, various programs cater to diverse needs and income levels. To help navigate this landscape, we've compiled a list of key public housing resources available in southeast Florida, providing details and contact information for each program.
1. Martin
2. St Lucie
3. Palm Beach
4. Broward
5. Miami / Dade
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Martin County Housing Assistance: The Martin County Housing Assistance program offers a variety of services to help low- and moderate-income families find affordable housing, including rental assistance, homeownership assistance, and down payment assistance.
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Website: https://www.martin.fl.us/martin-county-services/affordable-housing-assistance
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Phone: (772) 288-5456
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Martin County Human Services: Martin County Human Services provides a variety of services to individuals and families in need, including emergency financial assistance, homeless assistance, and rental assistance.
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Website: https://www.martin.fl.us/HHS
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Phone: (772) 288-5785
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Florida Housing Finance Corporation: The Florida Housing Finance Corporation offers a variety of programs to help low- and moderate-income families buy homes, including down payment assistance, mortgage credit certificates, and homeownership education.
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Website: https://www.floridahousing.org/
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Phone: (850) 487-1497
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Non-Profit Organizations:
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Treasure Coast Community Services: Treasure Coast Community Services provides a variety of services to low- and moderate-income families in Martin County, including rental assistance, utility assistance, and food assistance.
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Phone: (772) 286-4434
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Habitat for Humanity of Martin County: Habitat for Humanity of Martin County builds and repairs homes for low-income families in Martin County.
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Website: https://www.habitatmartin.org/
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Phone: (772) 287-9100
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The Salvation Army: The Salvation Army provides a variety of services to individuals and families in need, including emergency shelter, food assistance, and utility assistance.
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Website: https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/
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Phone: (772) 287-8100
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Additional Resources:
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211: 211 is a free and confidential service that can help you find information about a variety of resources in your community, including housing assistance.
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Website: https://www.211.org/
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Phone: Dial 2-1-1
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FloridaHousingSearch.org: FloridaHousingSearch.org is a free website that helps renters and property managers find available rental housing in Florida.
Martin County Housing Program:
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Details:
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This program helps very low, low, and moderate income households afford housing. It also helps expand affordable housing options.
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The program includes SHIP, HOME TBRA, and CDBG programs.
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You can find eligibility requirements and application procedures on the website.
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St. Lucie County Housing Division:
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Website: https://www.stlucieco.gov/departments-and-services/community-services/housing
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772-462-1777
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Description: Administers state and federal housing programs to create and preserve affordable housing options for low- and moderate-income households. Offers programs for homeownership, rehabilitation, and rental assistance.
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St. Lucie County Human Services:
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Website: https://www.stlucieco.gov/departments-and-services/community-services/human-services
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Description: Provides various assistance programs to individuals and families in need, including rental assistance, utility assistance, and food assistance.
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Florida Housing Finance Corporation:
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Website: https://www.floridahousing.org/
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(850) 488-4197
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Description: Offers statewide mortgage, down payment, and homeownership education programs for eligible homebuyers.
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Non-Profit Organizations:
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Treasure Coast Community Action Agency:
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Website: https://www.stlucieco.gov/departments-and-services/community-services/human-services/treasure-coast-community-action-agency
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772-462-1100
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Description: Provides various services to low-income individuals and families in St. Lucie County, including rental assistance, weatherization assistance, and financial counseling.\
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Habitat for Humanity of St. Lucie County:
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772-464-1117
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Description: Builds and repairs homes for low-income families in St. Lucie County.
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Council on Aging of St. Lucie County:
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(772) 336-8608
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Description: Provides various services to seniors in St. Lucie County, including affordable housing options and other supportive services.
Additional Resources:
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211:
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Website: https://www.211.org/
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Description: A free and confidential service that can connect you with various resources in St. Lucie County, including housing assistance.
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FloridaHousingSearch.org:
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Description: A free website that helps renters and property managers find available rental housing in Florida.
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National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC):
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Website: https://www.nlihc.org/
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Description: A national advocacy organization that works to ensure affordable housing for all.
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Palm Beach County Housing and Economic Development (HED):
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561-233-3600
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Description: Provides a variety of programs and services to help residents find and keep affordable housing, including workforce housing, down payment assistance, and rental assistance.
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Palm Beach County Human Services Department:
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Website: https://discover.pbcgov.org/communityservices/humanservices/Pages/default.aspx
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Description: Offers emergency assistance programs, including rental assistance, to eligible residents facing financial hardship.
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Florida Housing Finance Corporation:
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Website: https://www.floridahousing.org/
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(850) 488-4197
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Description: Provides statewide mortgage, down payment, and homeownership education programs for eligible homebuyers.
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Non-Profit Organizations:
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Treasure Coast Community Services:
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561-832-5400
Website:https://www.tcchinc.org/ -
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Description: Offers various services like rental assistance, utility assistance, and food assistance to low-income individuals and families in Palm Beach County.
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Habitat for Humanity of Palm Beach County:
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Description: Builds and repairs homes for low-income families in Palm Beach County.
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- Website:https://habitatgreaterpbc.org/
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Caridad Center:
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Description: Provides emergency assistance, including rental assistance, to low-income families and individuals in Palm Beach County.
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Additional Resources:
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211 Palm Beach County:
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Website: https://211palmbeach.org/
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Description: A free and confidential service that can connect you with various resources in Palm Beach County, including housing assistance.
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FloridaHousingSearch.org:
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Description: A free website that helps renters and property managers find available rental housing in Florida.
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National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC):
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Website: https://www.nlihc.org/
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Description: A national advocacy organization that works to ensure affordable housing for all.
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Broward County Housing Authority:
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Description: Manages public housing units and administers various federal housing programs for low-income residents.
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954-357-6385
Website: https://bchafl.org/
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Broward County Human Services Department:
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrowardCountyHumanServices/
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Description: Provides various assistance programs to individuals and families in need, including emergency rental assistance, utility assistance, and food assistance.
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Website: https://www.broward.org/HumanServices/Pages/Default.aspx
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Florida Housing Finance Corporation:
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Website: https://www.floridahousing.org/
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Description: Offers statewide mortgage, down payment, and homeownership education programs for eligible homebuyers.
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Municipal Housing Authorities:
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Dania Beach Housing Authority:
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Description: Manages public housing units and administers federal housing programs for low-income residents in Dania Beach.
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Website: https://www.daniabeachhousing.org/
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Deerfield Beach Housing Authority:
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Description: Manages public housing units and administers federal housing programs for low-income residents in Deerfield Beach.
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(954) 425-8449
Website: https://dbhaonline.org/
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Hollywood Housing Authority:
- Description: Manages public housing units and administers federal housing programs for low-income residents in Hollywood.
- Website: https://www.hollywoodhousingauthority.com/
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Phone 954.989.4691
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TDD 954.981.8264
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Fax 954.961.8010
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Fort Lauderdale Housing Authority:
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Website: https://hacfl.com/
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Description: Manages public housing units and administers federal housing programs for low-income residents in Fort Lauderdale.
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Pompano Beach Housing Authority:
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Description: Manages public housing units and administers federal housing programs for low-income residents in Pompano Beach.
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954.785.7200
Website: https://www.hapb.org/
Non-Profit Organizations:
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HOPE South Florida:
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Description: Provides a variety of services to low-income individuals and families in Broward County, including affordable housing development, rental assistance, and financial counseling.
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954-566-2311
Website: https://www.hopesouthflorida.org/
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Habitat for Humanity of Broward:
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Description: Builds and repairs homes for low-income families in Broward County.
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(954) 396-3030
Website: https://www.habitatbroward.org/
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The Salvation Army of Broward County:
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Description: Offers emergency shelter, transitional housing, and other supportive services to individuals and families experiencing homelessness or facing housing insecurity.
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1-800-SAL-ARMY or (954)524-6991
Website:https://fortlauderdale.salvationarmyflorida.org/
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211 Broward:
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Website: https://www.211-broward.org/
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Description: A free and confidential service that can connect you with various resources in Broward County, including housing assistance.
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FloridaHousingSearch.org:
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Description: A free website that helps renters and property managers find available rental housing in Florida.
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National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC):
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Website: https://www.nlihc.org/
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Description: A national advocacy organization that works to ensure affordable
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Miami-Dade Public Housing and Community Development (PHCD):
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Website: https://www.miamidade.gov/global/service.page?Mduid_service=ser1544119346614848
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Phone: (305) 755-8290
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Description: Administers various federal and state housing programs, including public housing, Section 8 rental assistance, and down payment assistance.
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Miami-Dade County Housing Finance Authority (HFA):
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Phone: (305) 375-3200
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Description: Offers affordable rental and homeownership programs for low- and moderate-income residents.
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Florida Housing Finance Corporation:
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Website: https://www.floridahousing.org/
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Phone: (850) 487-1497
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Description: Offers statewide mortgage, down payment, and homeownership education programs for eligible homebuyers.
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Non-Profit Organizations:
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Sunshine State Health Foundation:
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Phone: (800) 905-1359
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Description: Provides various resources and financial assistance to individuals and families experiencing housing insecurity.
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MiamiDade Homes (formerly known as Caridad Center):
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Website: https://caridad.org/
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Phone: (305) 642-4900
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Description: Offers emergency assistance, including rental assistance, to low-income families and individuals.
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Habitat for Humanity of Greater Miami:
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Website: https://www.miamihabitat.org/
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Phone: (305) 638-6055
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Description: Builds and repairs homes for low-income families in Miami-Dade County.
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Additional Resources:
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211 Miami-Dade:
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Website: https://www.211miami.org/
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Phone: Dial 2-1-1
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Description: A free and confidential service that can connect you with various resources in Miami-Dade County, including housing assistance.
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Miami-Dade County Affordable Housing Search Tool:
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Website: https://www.affordablehousing.com/miami-dade-county-fl/
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Description: An online tool to search for affordable rental and homeownership opportunities in Miami-Dade County.
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National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC):
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Website: https://www.nlihc.org/
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Description: A national advocacy organization that works to ensure affordable housing for all.
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