How to Start Marion County Homelessness Help and a Housing Assessment
Call the local coordinated-entry lead for housing triage, assessment, and current access-point instructions.
Start here
Call the City of Ocala Office of Homelessness Prevention at 352-629-8280. It leads the Marion County Continuum of Care coordinated-entry process and can explain the current assessment route.
Weekday business hours; call before traveling and ask about the current access point
See coordinated-entry informationWhat to have ready
- Marion 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 am currently [outside, in a vehicle, in shelter, doubled up, or another situation] in Marion County. My household is [describe]. Where should I complete the current housing assessment?”
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 Marion County government information 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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