Local Help in Miami, FL
These 6 programs serve Miami, FL residents specifically — food banks, housing authorities, utility assistance, legal aid, healthcare, and community services. Local programs are often the hardest to find but the fastest to access. Each one below includes real application steps, phone numbers, and official links.
On top of these local programs, Miami, FL residents can also qualify for Florida state programs and federal benefits.
Cash Assistance
Miami-Dade Community Action Agency
Emergency rent + utility assistance
Emergency assistance with rent, utilities, food, and transportation for low-income Miami-Dade residents. Also provides job training, GED classes, and financial literacy programs.
Housing Help
Miami-Dade Public Housing
Rent capped at 30% of income
Public housing and Section 8 vouchers through Miami-Dade Public Housing and Community Development. Over 9,000 public housing units and 16,000 vouchers.
Food Assistance
Feeding South Florida
$200+/month in free groceries
South Florida's food bank — serves Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, and Monroe counties. Over 25 million pounds of food distributed monthly through 3,000+ partner agencies.
Housing Help
Miami-Dade Homeless Trust
Shelter + housing placement
Miami-Dade's coordinated homeless services system — shelter, rapid rehousing, permanent housing, and support services. Call the Homeless Helpline for immediate assistance.
Legal Aid
Legal Services of Greater Miami
Free legal services
Free civil legal services for low-income residents of Miami-Dade and Monroe counties. Handles housing, family law, consumer, immigration, public benefits, and elder law cases.…
Healthcare
Community Health of South Florida (CHI)
Low-cost primary care (sliding scale)
Federally Qualified Health Center with 13 locations across Miami-Dade and Monroe counties. Offers primary care, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy, and pediatrics. Sliding-fee…
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