How to Apply for Pinellas Adult Emergency Financial Assistance
Request screening when an eligible adult household without minor children faces a qualifying rent, mortgage, utility, transportation, or work emergency.
Start here
Call First Contact at 211 or 727-210-4211 and ask for Adult Emergency Financial Assistance screening. The program is for qualifying Pinellas adults or couples without minor children and pays approved help directly to the vendor.
Phone screening Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m.–6 p.m.; alternate 727-210-4211
See current AEFAP screening rulesWhat to have ready
- Identification and proof of Pinellas residence
- Household, income, and no-minor-child eligibility information
- Rent, mortgage, utility, transportation, or work-expense document
- Proof of the qualifying emergency and vendor information
Words you can use
“I need AEFAP screening for a Pinellas adult household without minor children. The emergency is [event], the bill is [type and amount], and the deadline is [date]. What documents are required?”
Steps in order
- 1
Call during the listed screening hours.
- 2
Explain the emergency, exact bill, and deadline.
- 3
Provide the complete eligibility and vendor documents.
- 4
Ask how the decision and direct vendor payment are confirmed.
If the first answer is no or wait
Dial 211 for other current resources and contact Bay Area Legal Services immediately for an eviction or court deadline.
Official sources
- Pinellas Adult Emergency Financial Assistance Program
- First Contact Adult Emergency Financial Assistance intake
- Bay Area Legal Services Pinellas County help
Sources checked August 9, 2026. Confirm eligibility, hours, cost, service area, and current availability directly.
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