How to Start a Citrus County Homelessness Assessment
Use the regional homeless coalition for coordinated routing, with 211 available for current shelter and after-hours referrals.
Start here
Call Mid Florida Homeless Coalition at 352-860-2308 and ask how to start the current Citrus County coordinated-entry or housing assessment. An assessment does not guarantee immediate shelter or housing; dial 211 for current after-hours referrals.
Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; dial 211 for current after-hours referrals
Start homelessness-system routingWhat to have ready
- Citrus County address and a safe callback number
- A one-sentence description of the need and what changed
- Any notice, application, denial, bill, or deadline involved
- Language, mobility, communication, and accommodation needs
Words you can use
“I am currently [outside, in a vehicle, temporarily staying with others, facing eviction, or another situation] in Citrus County. My household is [describe]. How do I complete the assessment, and what immediate shelter route applies?”
Steps in order
- 1
Call or use the official intake route and lead with the immediate need.
- 2
Ask what eligibility, documents, assessment, and current funding or capacity apply.
- 3
Record the staff name, reference number, next action, and follow-up date.
- 4
Use the listed backup route if the program is closed, full, or not the correct door.
If the first answer is no or wait
Availability, funding, eligibility, and wait times can change. Ask for the reason in writing when possible, preserve every deadline, and dial 211 or call Citrus County Administration at 352-527-5210 to locate another current route.
Official sources
Sources checked August 9, 2026. Confirm eligibility, hours, cost, service area, and current availability directly.
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