Florida Cooperative Extension

Rental & Utility Assistance in Gainesville, Florida. HUD-approved housing counseling agency authorized by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development to provide free or low-cost counseling on rental issues, foreclosure prevention, mortgage delinquency, pre-purchase, post-purchase, and reverse-mortgage (HECM) topics. Services offered: Mortgage Delinquency and Default Resolution Counseling.

Phone: (352) 392-1761

Address: 1024 McCarty Hall, Gainesville, Florida, 32611

Website: http://fycs.ifas.ufl.edu

Good to know: Source: HUD-Approved Housing Counseling Agencies, U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (hudgis-hud.opendata.arcgis.com) • HUD-Approved Housing Counseling Agency

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Frequently asked questions about Florida Cooperative Extension

How do I contact Florida Cooperative Extension?

You can call Florida Cooperative Extension at (352) 392-1761 or visit 1024 McCarty Hall in Gainesville, Florida. Their website is http://fycs.ifas.ufl.edu.

What services does Florida Cooperative Extension offer?

HUD-approved housing counseling agency authorized by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development to provide free or low-cost counseling on rental issues, foreclosure prevention, mortgage delinquency, pre-purchase, post-purchase, and reverse-mortgage (HECM) topics. Services offered: Mortgage Delinquency and Default Resolution Counseling.

Are services at Florida Cooperative Extension free or low-cost?

Many community rental & utility assistance providers offer free, sliding-scale, or Medicaid-covered services. Call Florida Cooperative Extension at (352) 392-1761 to confirm pricing, accepted insurance, and any income requirements before your visit.

Does Florida Cooperative Extension offer services in other languages?

Call Florida Cooperative Extension at (352) 392-1761 to ask about languages supported. Many providers offer Spanish-language services or interpretation. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline supports English and Spanish 24/7 (press 2 for Spanish).

What if I'm in crisis right now?

If you or someone you love is in immediate danger, call 911. For mental health emergencies, call or text 988 — the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1; LGBTQ+ youth press 3.

In crisis? Call or text 988 for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1. For immediate danger call 911.