Rooms and studios
Safe, affordable rooms and studios with private homeowners and small providers, matched to what your income can carry.
Help finding a home you can afford
SDA Elderly Care Referral Service is a Florida 501(c)(3) non-profit. We help seniors and adults on a fixed income find safe housing, apply for rent help and keep it once they move in. Our help costs you nothing to ask for.
New: SDA is now an authorized partner of the Florida Department of Children and Families — we can help you apply for food stamps (SNAP), from the first application through yearly renewals.
What we help with
Subsidized senior apartments
Help with income-restricted apartment applications, paperwork and waiting lists across Central Florida.
Independent and assisted living
Referrals to ILF communities and to ALFs when daily care is needed, matched to the level of help you want.
Apartment listings
Free listings for very low-income, affordable and subsidized housing apartments, matched to your income and county.
Rent and deposit help
We connect you with rent assistance programs for past-due rent, deposits and first month's rent, and help you apply.
Food stamps (SNAP) applications
As an authorized partner of the Florida Department of Children and Families, we help you apply for food stamps, gather the right documents and keep up with yearly renewals.
Extra benefits
Medicare plan reviews, food assistance, utility help and other benefits that free up money for rent.
Wrap-around support
Meals on Wheels, in-home care, Medicaid waivers, transportation, utility and food programs, free phones, legal aid, mental health support, furniture and rent help from partner agencies — community programs that help you stay housed after you move in.
How to apply
1. Tell us about yourself
Fill in the form below or call us. We ask for your name, phone number, county and what you need help with.
2. A representative calls you
One of our customer service representatives calls to complete your registration and give you your case number.
3. We look at your income and needs
We go through your budget, health needs and where you want to live, then look for homes you can actually afford.
4. You get your housing options
We send you the homes that match, set up the visits, and stay with you through the move and the first 90 days.
Already registered? You can follow your case, read your letters and message your representative in the tenant portal.
Who you will be working with
Four customer service representatives cover our Florida counties and share the new requests that come in. Brevard County is covered by Elaine — if you live in Brevard, your request goes straight to her.
Reach out to us
Tell us how to reach you and what you need. A representative will call you, usually within one to two business days.