Eviction Prevention & Housing
Better Living Assistance · Orange County, Florida
Better Living Assistance (BLA) provides eviction prevention and housing stabilization services to eligible households facing housing insecurity in Orange County, Florida. Our goal is to help families remain housed, stabilize financially, and prevent future evictions through structured case management and supportive services.
How We Help
Our services include:
- Assistance with responding to court-filed eviction actions ( 5-Day Answer support )
- Budgeting and financial management counseling
- Information and referrals to community and government resources
- Case management services focused on housing stability
- Office-based and limited home visits, as appropriate
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must meet all of the following criteria:
- Be a U.S. citizen or lawful legal resident
- Have a court-filed eviction case in Orange County, Florida
- Demonstrate insufficient financial resources to independently stop the eviction
- Be currently employed with verifiable income sufficient to support future housing stability
- Be willing and able to participate in required case management services
How to Request Assistance
Complete the form at the bottom of this page. It takes about five minutes and it reaches the outreach team directly. If a court case has already been filed, include the case number in the box marked "Tell us what is happening".
A programme staff member contacts you within two business days to complete an eligibility screening. If your court date falls inside that window, call 407-242-3975 as soon as you have sent the form.
Contact Us
Better Living Assistance (BLA)
Outreach Division
betterlivingassistance1@outlook.com
Phone Number: 407-242-3975
Who this is for
Households anywhere in Orange County who are behind on rent, holding a late or 3-day notice, facing a court-filed eviction, or at risk of a utility shut-off.
What to have ready
- Any notice or court paperwork you have received
- Your lease
- Proof of income for the last 30 days
- Photo ID for the lease holder
- Your landlord or property manager’s contact details
What happens next
- We read every request the same business day.
- A team member calls you on the number you give us.
- If a court date is set we prioritise your 5-day answer.
- We agree a plan with you and stay with it until your housing is stable.
Tell Us What Is Happening
The more you can tell us here, the faster we can act. If a court date is already set, call 407-242-3975 as well as sending this form.