Become a Resident
Pathlight HOME proudly houses more than 600 formerly homeless men and women in our affordable efficiency units at our two apartment facilities.
Prospective residents for our Safe Haven, Restore, and Homes for New Beginnings programs have no income or extremely low income. To qualify for a non-program unit, you must have income. This can be low-income or very low-income.
What Programs Are There?
Safe Haven
Serves chronically homeless, disabled adults who have been referred through the Homeless Services Network Coordinated Entry System. Income not required.
Restore
Serves chronically homeless, disabled adults who have been referred through the Homeless Services Network Coordinated Entry System. Income not required.
Homes for New Beginnings
Serves homeless adults who have a disability and have been referred through the Homeless Services Network Coordinated Entry System. Rent will not exceed 30% of a resident’s monthly income.
How to Apply for Residency at Pathlight HOME
If you're applying for one of our programs, you'll need to contact the Homeless Services Network of Central Florida.
For a list of Community HUB sites please visit their site here.
How to Apply In Person
If you would like to apply for housing outside of our programs for chronically homeless men and women, you will need to pick up an application from our main lobby at either location (Maxwell Garden or Maxwell Terrace) or print out the application. Our apartments have a maximum capacity of two persons.
Applications must be submitted in person. We cannot accept emailed or faxed applications.
There is a $25 application fee per adult. Potential residents must meet income restrictions and provide proof of homelessness to apply. Restrictions are subject to change.
Paperwork Needed
Along with the application, below is a list of paperwork you may need to bring with you to apply for housing.
This can be a letter from a shelter, family member, friend, case manager or a personal written statement.
- Each potential resident must have ID.
- Types of ID accepted: Social Security Card, ID or Driver’s License. Birth certificate only accepted for children.
- Social Security letters must be current and dated within 90 days.
- Employer’s phone number, fax number, and address.
- Six weeks of most recent pay stubs. If no pay stubs are available, employer contact information suffices.
- If you collect income from other sources, please bring the most recent paperwork.
- Must have proof of all assets.
- Direct Express, Check Card or Pay Card (as bank account) bring balance inquiry from ATM as proof of deposit. *we cannot accept a withdrawal slip, only a balance inquiry.
- Checking account statements (most recent 6 months).
- Savings account statements (most recent statement – 1 only).
