PBC Division of Community Action and Human Services (Lake Worth Office)
Address
1699 Wingfield Street
Lake Worth, FL 33460
(561) 355-4792
http://discover.pbcgov.org/communityservices/humanservices/Pages/default.aspx
Description:
Financial assistance to prevent homelessness and provide resources to sustain housing for residents, including utility payments; water, electric and gas, rent assistance payments and relocation Services; security deposits.
New Grant (COFFO) For Farmworkers only. $600 food card.
Hours:
Monday-Friday / 8 am-5 pm
Is Shelter?
No
Related Resource
Date of Official Change:
October 29, 2024
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
1699 Wingfield Street
Lake Worth, FL 33460
Mailing
1699 Wingfield St
Lake Worth, FL 33460
Contacts
Sammiedan Sutton
Primary Contact
Jodie Boisvert
Program Evaluator
Phone Numbers
MAIN SITE PHONE
(561) 355-4792
Services
Click here to show all service details. Or click on a service name to see its details specifically.
Special Notes/Funding
Online Applications for Utilities LIHEAP. First 50 applications and portal will close. We will have an additional 50 appointments available in our offices: Over 60+ and Disabled have priority. They will need to call 1-833-273-9455 for screening and an appointment if qualified Will divert funding to Care to Share FPL if applicant is eligible.
Description
Provides electric payment assistance to eligible residents. Homeowners and Renters are eligible for FPL Care to Share.
Hours
Monday-Friday / 8 am-5 pm
Required Documents
1. Past-due bill 2. Most recent utility bill to verify residency 3. Any disconnection notice 4. Gross income for all adult members of household. 2 months pay stubs. 5. Valid government issued ID 6. SS card for all household members and birth certificates for children only.
Eligibility
1. Financial hardships. 2. Palm Beach County resident
Fees
No fees charged.
Intake Procedure
Individuals 60 and over may be eligible for an appointment in office. Must call 561-355-4792 to be screened for an appointment for Senior Citizens only.
Languages
English
Service Area
Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Boynton Beach, Lake Worth
Geography Served
- Florida
- Palm Beach County
- Boca Raton
- Boynton Beach
- Delray Beach
- Lake Worth
- Palm Beach County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Telephone Numbers
Special Notes/Funding
Grocery Card Assistance - Cards will be delivered by UPS
Description
Provides Grocery Card Assistance for eligible applicants in need of grocery assistance. Issuing $400 pre-loaded grocery cards to be used for food purchases within the county. Grocery cards can only be used for food grocery purchases. Funding is limited. First come first qualified approved service.
Hours
Every day / 24 hours
Eligibility
Eligible Palm Beach County residents must be a household in which at least one or more individuals meets all of the following criteria, including but not limited to: 1. Qualifies for unemployment or experienced a reduction of household income, or incurred significant costs, or experienced other financial hardships due to COVID-19 2. Has not received prior Food Assistance from Palm Beach County Community Services Department 3. Had a household income at or below 200% Federal Poverty Guideline (FPG) 4. Must be able to provide documentation of the current COVID-19 crisis. 5. Applications must be submitted online and will be processed on a first-submitted, first qualified, first-served basis, subject to funding availability. All requested information must be uploaded prior to submitting your application.
Fees
No fees charged.
Intake Procedure
Apply online at www.rentalassistancepbc.org
Languages
English
Service Area
Palm Beach County
Geography Served
None
Telephone Numbers
Special Notes/Funding
Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) Accepting application only on line https://www.rentalassistancepbc.org/ to apply.
Description
Provides gas payment assistance to eligible residents who lost income due to a crisis. Only tenants in renter households are eligible for utility assistance. Homeowners are not eligible.
Hours
Monday-Friday / 8 am-5 pm
Required Documents
1. Past-due bill 2. Most recent utility bill to verify residency 3. Any disconnection notice 4. Income and crisis documents 5. Valid government issued ID 6. Evidence of COVID-19 direct or indirect impact or non COVID 7. Evidence of risk of homelessness
Eligibility
1. Has household income at or below 80% AMI. 2. Financial hardships due to COVID-19. Impacted directly or indirectly 3. Palm Beach County resident
Fees
No fees charged.
Intake Procedure
Must apply on line at https://www.rentalassistancepbc.org Individuals 60 and over may be eligible for an appointment in office. Must call 561-355-4792 to be screened for an appointment for Senior Citizens only.
Languages
English
Service Area
Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Boynton Beach, Lake Worth
Geography Served
None
Telephone Numbers
Special Notes/Funding
Securing Our Future Initiative
Description
Securing Our Future Initiative provides job training, resume assistance, interview skills, financial literacy.
Hours
Call for hours. Visit website http:///wwwsecuringourfuturepbc.org
Eligibility
Must be an adult 18 and over with the capacity and interest in improving their working situation. There must be at least one child under the age of 18 in the house.
Fees
No fees charged.
Intake Procedure
Complete the Contact Us form on website: http://www.securingourfuturepbc.org/enroll.htm
Languages
English, Spanish
Service Area
Palm Beach County
Geography Served
- Florida
- Palm Beach County
- Boca Raton
- Boynton Beach
- Delray Beach
- Lake Worth
- Palm Beach County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Telephone Numbers
Special Notes/Funding
Securing Our Future Initiative
Description
Securing Our Future Initiative provides job training, resume assistance, interview skills, financial literacy.
Hours
Call for hours. Visit website http:///wwwsecuringourfuturepbc.org
Eligibility
Must be an adult 18 and over with the capacity and interest in improving their working situation. There must be at least one child under the age of 18 in the house.
Fees
No fees charged.
Intake Procedure
Complete the Contact Us form on website: http://www.securingourfuturepbc.org/enroll.htm
Languages
English, Spanish
Service Area
Palm Beach County
Geography Served
- Florida
- Palm Beach County
- Boca Raton
- Boynton Beach
- Delray Beach
- Lake Worth
- Palm Beach County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Telephone Numbers
Special Notes/Funding
Securing Our Future Initiative
Description
Securing Our Future Initiative provides job training, resume assistance, interview skills, financial literacy.
Hours
Call for hours. Visit website http:///wwwsecuringourfuturepbc.org
Eligibility
Must be an adult 18 and over with the capacity and interest in improving their working situation. There must be at least one child under the age of 18 in the house.
Fees
No fees charged.
Intake Procedure
Complete the Contact Us form on website: http://www.securingourfuturepbc.org/enroll.htm
Languages
English, Spanish
Service Area
Palm Beach County
Geography Served
- Florida
- Palm Beach County
- Boca Raton
- Boynton Beach
- Delray Beach
- Lake Worth
- Palm Beach County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Telephone Numbers
Special Notes/Funding
ERA Relocation funds: limited number of applications will be processed per month. First come first serve by direct online application. If they are over age 60 and do not have a computer, we can possibly schedule an appointment with a case manager, but itâs very limited. If they are under 60, They will have to start the application process using a library computer. We have a Kiosk at the Summit Library and they should be able to upload the documents into that kiosk. Also, if they have maxed out on ERA like above, they are not going to be eligible. Max amount is $6,000
Description
Provides security deposit, first and last month rent in Palm Beach county to people relocating due to COVID crisis. Homelessness due to eviction.
Hours
Monday-Friday / 8 am-5 pm
Required Documents
1. Evidence of COVID-19 direct or indirect impact 2. Evidence of risk of homelessness or housing instability 3. Evidence of income eligibility 4. Valid government issued ID
Eligibility
1. Qualifies for unemployment or experienced a reduction of household income; 2. Incurred significant costs, or experienced other financial hardships due to COVID-19 3. Demonstrates a risk of homelessness or housing instability; and 4. Has a household income at or below 80% of the area median 5. Palm Beach County resident
Fees
No fees charged.
Intake Procedure
Prescreening through our Call Center 1-833-272-9455 Appointments only at the office
Languages
English
Service Area
Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Boynton Beach, Lake Worth
Geography Served
None
Contact
Telephone Numbers
Special Notes/Funding
Online Applications for ERA first, last and security: First 25 applications and portal closes. Must not be reapplying for same service within 12 months. Maximum paid is $6,000 . Same ERA rules apply as rent.
Description
Provides security deposit, first and last month rent in Palm Beach County to people relocating due to COVID crisis or homelessness due to eviction.
Hours
Monday-Friday / 8 am-5 pm
Required Documents
1. Evidence of COVID-19 direct or indirect impact. 2. Evidence of risk of homelessness or housing instability. 3. Evidence of income eligibility. 4. Valid government issued ID.
Eligibility
1. Qualifies for unemployment or experienced a reduction of household income. 2. Incurred significant costs, or experienced other financial hardships due to COVID-19.
Fees
No fees charged.
Intake Procedure
Apply online at https://www.rentalassistancepbc.org to apply.
Languages
English.
Service Area
Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Boynton Beach, Lake Worth
Geography Served
- Florida
- Palm Beach County
- Boca Raton
- Boynton Beach
- Delray Beach
- Lake Worth
- Palm Beach County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Telephone Numbers
Special Notes/Funding
Online Applications for ERA Rent: First 50 applications with restrictions, Age 60+, disabled and Families with children under 13 will be accepted only. Same ERA rules apply. 18 months Maximum or $25,000Applicants 60+ can call for screening and appointment at 1-833-273-9455.
Description
Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA 1 & 2). Provides assistance with past and current rent. ERA 1 must have a COVID related crisis that reduced income. ERA 2 crisis can be any current event that caused a reduction in income. Maximum income limit 80% AMI.
Hours
Monday-Friday / 8 am-5 pm
Required Documents
Photo ID for all Adults and SS cards for all Household members. Last two months of paystubs for all adults. Two months of bank statements. Proof of current crisis. Full lease. If lease expired, need addendum. If rent includes other charges like water and sewer, need to see a ledger from the landlord of all charges and amount due.
Eligibility
If already received rent up to $25,000 with ERA or ESG funds, will no longer be eligible 1. Palm Beach County resident 2. Must show a current COVID or non-COVID crisis that reduced income. 3. Renters only 4. Maximum income 80% AMI 5. All household members must be on application. 6. All adults must provide income information.
Fees
No fees charged.
Intake Procedure
Needs Prescreening through our Call Center 1-833-273-9455 Appointments only.
Languages
English
Service Area
Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Boynton Beach, Lake Worth
Geography Served
None
Telephone Numbers
Special Notes/Funding
Securing Our Future Initiative
Description
Securing Our Future Initiative provides job training, resume assistance, interview skills, financial literacy.
Hours
Call for hours. Visit website http:///wwwsecuringourfuturepbc.org
Eligibility
Must be an adult 18 and over with the capacity and interest in improving their working situation. There must be at least one child under the age of 18 in the house.
Fees
No fees charged.
Intake Procedure
Complete the Contact Us form on website: http://www.securingourfuturepbc.org/enroll.htm
Languages
English, Spanish
Service Area
Palm Beach County
Geography Served
- Florida
- Palm Beach County
- Boca Raton
- Boynton Beach
- Delray Beach
- Lake Worth
- Palm Beach County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Telephone Numbers
Special Notes/Funding
LIWAP Low Income Water Assistance Program is available to both renters and homeownersonline at https://www.rentalassistancepbc.org.
Description
Water Bill assistance though LIWAP Low Income Water Assistance Program is available to both renters and homeowners. Payments, however, will not be made to the utility vendor until after January 23rd. For more information contact the call center at 1-833-CSD-WILL (273-9455)
Hours
Monday-Friday / 8 am-5 pm
Required Documents
1. Past-due bill 2. Most recent utility bill to verify residency 3. Any disconnection notice 4. Income and crisis documents 5. Valid government issued ID for all adult household members. 6. Evidence of COVID-19 direct or indirect impact or non COVID financial crisis 7. Evidence of risk of homelessness 8. Social Security Cards for all Household Members. 9. Birth Certificates for children LIWAP only
Eligibility
1. Has household income at or below 80% AMI. ERA Only, Renter only 2. Financial hardships due to a crisis 3. Palm Beach County resident 4. LIWAP income eligibility is at or below 60% State Median Income (SMI) Renter or Owner
Fees
No fees charged.
Intake Procedure
Must apply on line at https://www.rentalassistancepbc.org Individuals 60 and over may be eligible for an appointment in office. Must call 561-355-4792 to be screened for an appointment for Senior Citizens only. Library appointments are available but limited, and are for all ages.
Languages
English
Service Area
Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Boynton Beach, Lake Worth
Geography Served
None
Contact
Telephone Numbers
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