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How to apply for Martin County Emergency Financial Assistance + Human Services
Martin County Human Services — Emergency Financial Assistance Program
Who it's for
Martin County's Emergency Financial Assistance Program helps low-income residents with delinquent bills for electricity, water, and rent. Eligibility requires household income at or below federal poverty level guidelines and documentation of a financial hardship. Martin County Human Services also coordinates affordable housing assistance and homeless prevention referrals from its offices at 435 SE Flagler Avenue, Stuart, FL 34994 (open Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.). For emergency financial assistance specifically, email financialassist@martin.fl.us or call (772) 288-5785. For housing assistance and pre-screening with a Human Services staff member, call (772) 288-5456 or visit the Flagler Avenue office in person. The Council on Aging of Martin County is the senior-specific entry point for emergency aid screening — for Martin seniors, calling COAMC at 772-223-7800 first can route them efficiently to the right intake.
Martin's Emergency Financial Assistance is crisis-triggered — you must have a delinquent bill (electric, water) or imminent rent crisis in hand to apply. The income gate modeled here is approximately the federal poverty level (~$15,000-$23,400 for a 1-2 person household 2026); specific eligibility may use stricter thresholds. Email financialassist@martin.fl.us or call (772) 288-5785 for the most current intake status. For housing assistance specifically (beyond utility/rent emergency), Martin County Human Services pre-screens at (772) 288-5456. For senior-specific routing, Council on Aging of Martin County (772-223-7800) can connect Martin seniors to the right intake based on their specific situation.
What you'll need
- Government-issued photo ID for the applicant
- Proof of Martin County residency
- Proof of household income (pay stubs, Social Security award letter, SSA-1099, tax return)
- Documentation of the financial hardship
- Delinquent bill (electric, water) or past-due rent statement / eviction notice
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 772-288-5785
Renewals
subject to funding availability; one-time assistance per qualifying hardship
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