Disclosure: Manatee County Government does not provide any direct financial assistance for housing. Presented below are the agencies that we fund for housing, homelessness, and homeless-prevention services; as well as other agencies that we do not directly fund, but that provide housing services and may be able to assist you.
Availability of support from any agencies listed may vary and must be confirmed by contacting any agency individually.
For guided support through available local resources, we also recommend contacting Suncoast 211: Dial 211 or click here to visit 211suncoastcares.org.
Current Events and Notices (as of 6/03/2025)
Notice from Lasting Manatee (CDBG-DR) to individuals interested in future individual housing assistance (click here to view the timeline for Lasting Manatee programs):
Please be sure that you keep records of any of the following items related to your personal home for potential reimbursement of disaster-recovery activities following the 2024 hurricanes Debby, Helene, and Milton:
- Receipts from in-progress or completed home repairs or replacements
- Paperwork related to insurance claims (such as insurance for homeowners, flood, renter’s, etc.) related to your personal home
- Paperwork related to timely payment of mortgages, home taxes, or liens related to your personal home
- Paperwork related to disaster relief applications with FEMA and/or any other assistance agency
Contractor Vetting Advisory from Manatee County Government to community members seeking repair and replacement services following the 2024 hurricane season
VIDEO: Importance of Using a Licensed Contractor for Home & Business Repairs
Manatee County Government Resources
Manatee County Community and Veterans Services (CVS) Department’s Housing Replacement and Rehabilitation Programs (closed/waitlisted as of 5/28/25)
While Manatee County does offer a Homeowner Replacement and Rehabilitation Program (funded by the State Housing Initiatives Partnership- SHIP, the Community Development Block Grant – CDBG as well as the HOME Investment Partnership Program), the application cycle is currently closed. However, our CVS team would be happy to take your information and add your name to our list of interested participants. This will ensure you are notified when the next funding cycle becomes available. Contact the CVS Community Development Division for more information by calling 941-749-3030. You can also learn more at their webpage by clicking here.
Community Resources (Non-Government Services)
Home Repair and Housing Assistance
General Home Repair and Assistance
- Rebuilding Together Tampa Bay – www.rttb.org
- Habitat for Humanity Critical Home Repair – (941) 748-9100
- Step Up Suncoast Weatherization Program – (941) 827-0188
For Military Veterans - Home Repair and Assistance
- Home Depot Foundation (via Turning Points) – (941) 747-1509
- Our Next Mission – (941) 799-0988
- SRQ Vets – (941) 777-8387
- Freedom Alliance – Home Repair Program (for post-9/11 veterans - freedomalliance.org
Rental and Utility Assistance
Housing Authorities and Affordable Housing Search Support
- Manatee County Housing Authority - https://www.manateehousing.com/
- Bradenton Housing Authority - https://www.bradentonhousing.org/
- AffordableHousing.com - https://www.affordablehousing.com/bradenton-fl/
- Suncoast 211 - https://211suncoastcares.org
Local and Independent Organizations
- Turning Points-941-747-1509 - rent only (rapid rehousing/homeless prevention), rental deposits
- Catholic Charities – 941-244-9490 - rental and utility assistance
- Step Up Suncoast – 941-827-0188 – rental and electric only
- Salvation Army – (941)748-5110 – electric, water bill and rental assistance
- Saint Vincent De Paul – (941)567-4827 – electric and water bill assistance
- Manatee Religious Services – 941-752-4271- rental and utility assistance
- Stillpoint House of Prayer – 941-748-6835 (M-F/ 9-11:30am) – rent only
Homelessness and Homeless Prevention Services
Salvation Army: provides emergency overnight shelter, case management services, adult rehabilitation, community dinner and financial assistance for utility or rental payments.
(941) 748-5110
1204 14th St W Bradenton, FL 34205
Emergency Shelter Notes:
- Individuals seeking shelter must be 18 years of age or accompanied by a parent/guardian
- Intake begins each night at 6pm and ends at 8pm or when capacity is reached
- Emergency shelter clients must depart at 6am (women/families) or 7am (men)
- Manatee County residents with a state issued ID receive three free nights
- A fee of $15/night will be charged for anyone entering the shelter after the free nights have been used.
Turning Points: provides day resource services (such as hot showers, laundry services, clothing and food), employment services, rental and utility assistance, veteran’s services (employment & housing), and free medical and dental care for the uninsured.
(941) 747-1509
701 17th Ave W Bradenton, FL 34205
Making An Impact: online resource guide for Manatee & Sarasota counties including services for alcohol & drug addiction, legal services, immigration, food assistance, children’s programs, housing & shelter assistance, disabilities, etc.
Suncoast 211: provides free and confidential assistance, connecting you to a 211 specialist who will listen, identify underlying problems, tackle root causes and connect people to community resources and services.
Dial 211 or send your zip code via text to 898-211
Step Up Suncoast: provides a wide variety of services and programs over a five-county area: Charlotte, DeSoto, Hardee, Manatee and Sarasota. Programs range from early childhood education to energy assistance to income tax preparation.
(941) 827-0188
6428 Parkland Drive Sarasota, FL 34243
Helpful Information
Download the Manatee 311 official app
Manatee 311 is the official app for Manatee County Government information and services. Use the app to:
- Report non-emergency issues like potholes, broken streetlights, graffiti, abandoned vehicles and more. You can even add photos and your GPS location to your request.
- Pay your utility bill online. (Sign up for reminders for your trash and recycling days.)
- Look up information like your evacuation level, commission district, polling site, flood zone, nearest emergency shelter, bus stop