Emergency Services Program
Making the World a Better Place For All of Us
The Emergency Services Program provides limited financial assistance once per year to alleviate emergency crisis situations. Services are available based on funding. Persons seeking assistance should call their service area office to set up an appointment.
Services Provided:
- Electric
- Water
- Fuel Oil
- Rent/Mortgage
Contact Information:
South St. Petersburg – 727-822-4492
North St. Petersburg – 727-894-5176
Pinellas Park – 727-202-6803
Clearwater/Tarpon Springs – 727-937-9393
Administration – 727-823-4101 ext. 110
PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT APPLYING FOR EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE DOES NOT GUARANTEE SERVICE.
PLEASE CLICK HERE TO APPLY FOR EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE.
COMMUNIITY SERVCIES BLOCK GRANT (CSBG)
200% OF THE POVERTY INCOME GUIDELINES*
EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2019
| Persons in Family/Household | 200% of Federal Poverty Guidelines |
| 1 | $25,520 |
| 2 | $34,480 |
| 3 | $43,440 |
| 4 | $52,400 |
| 5 | $61,360 |
| 6 | $70,320 |
| 7 | $79,280 |
| 8 | $88,240 |
| Families with more than 8 persons | Add $8,960 for each additional person |
*The above figures are based on the 2019 U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) poverty guidelines published in the Federal Register on January 18, 2019.
