Homelessness among veterans in Florida has been effectively cut by almost 70% since 2010. A significant cause for Florida’s substantial decrease in the rate of homelessness among veterans are national initiatives to end veteran homelessness. In Florida, millions of dollars have been invested through VA Supportive Services for Veteran Families grants, as well as HUD VA Supportive Housing (VASH) vouchers that provide long-term rental assistance to help homeless veterans with high needs obtain and sustain permanent housing. Florida Point-In-Time (PIT) Counts – 2010 reported 7,794 homeless veterans. The 2019 count reported 2,472 homeless veterans. Source: 2020 Florida Council on Homelessness Annual Report.

Florida’s Homeless Veterans Coordinator can be reached by calling (727) 575-8136.

VA Website for Homeless Veterans
https://www.va.gov/homeless/

Florida Department of Children and Families 
https://www.myflfamilies.com/service-programs/homelessness

Florida Council on Homelessness
https://www.myflfamilies.com/service-programs/homelessness/council

VISN 8 Homeless Veterans Outreach
https://www.visn8.va.gov/VISN8/services/homeless/index.asp