Housing support coordination for tenancy continuity and dispute resolution

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

To request assistance:

  1. Email BLA office staff at betterlivingassistance1@outlook.com
  2. Include the following information:
    • Full legal name
    • Best contact phone number
    • Court case number (Example: 2024-CC-021346-O)
  3. A BLA program staff member will contact you within two (2) business days to complete an eligibility screening.

Contact Us

Better Living Assistance (BLA)
Outreach Division
betterlivingassistance1@outlook.com

Phone Number: 727-203-0205

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