Eviction Prevention in the Community (EPIC) is an eviction prevention program for
Orange County families.
Who We Help
- Families with minor children in the home who have received an eviction notice from the court system and are in imminent risk of homelessness
How We Help
- Financial assistance to stop the eviction process
- Budget and financial management counseling
- Information and referrals to community resources
- Office and home visits
Minimum Qualifications
- U.S. citizen or legal resident status
- Established Orange County resident for at least 90 days
- Under a court filed legal eviction in Orange County, Florida
- Minor children living in household
- Insufficient resources to stop the eviction
- Employed with sufficient income to verify future financial management
- Willing to participate in case management services to stabilize the household and prevent future evictions
- No adult in household has received prior assistance from the program (eligibility is once-in-a-lifetime)
How Do I Request Help?
- Call the EPIC message line at 407-836-6514 to be screened.
- Leave a message with your full name, phone number, and your court case number
(For example: 2024-CC-001234-O).
- Program staff will contact you for an eligibility screening within two business days.
Contact Us
Eviction Prevention in the Community (EPIC)
Citizen Resource and Outreach Division
Phone: 407-836-6514
Fax: 407-836-1975