How to Apply for Lake County Transportation Disadvantaged Service
Apply when age, income, or disability leaves a resident without another transportation option.
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Call Lake County Connection at 352-742-2612 and ask for Transportation Disadvantaged eligibility. The same door-to-door application is used, with program-specific verification and eligibility rules.
Customer service Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
See ADA and TD paratransit informationWhat to have ready
- Lake County address, ZIP code, 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 have no reliable transportation because of [age, income, or disability]. What is the current Transportation Disadvantaged application and verification process?”
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 use 211 or Lake County government information to locate another current route.
Official sources
- Lake County Connection eligibility and application
- Lake County Connection paratransit forms and appeals
Sources checked August 9, 2026. Confirm eligibility, hours, cost, service area, and current availability directly.
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