Submit a Request for Rent or Utility Assistance
To submit a request for assistance with a past due utility bill or rent assistance,
please submit your request by clicking on the appropriate button below.
Please Note:
To avoid delays in processing your request, be sure to submit all required documents along with your application.
Incomplete applications cannot be accepted or approved.
Utility Assistance
Utility assistance application will close at 5pm on Friday, December 19th.
Rent Assistance
Rent assistance application will close at 5pm on Tuesday, December 9th.
Changes to Financial Assistance Services
Please be advised that we are currently prioritizing assistance for applicants who:
Are a federal employee and have lost income due to the government shutdown (must provide proof of employment)
Have received reduced or no SNAP benefits due to the shutdown (must provide a current SNAP award letter)
Have a utility account in active shut-off status
Are 65 years or older, retired, and receiving Social Security benefits as your only income
We understand the need is great, and we’re committed to serving as many individuals and families as possible with care, dignity, and respect. Thank you for your understanding and patience.
Sharing Hope, Lending a Hand
When you walk through the door at Daystar, you will be greeted personally with a sincere welcome and heartfelt neighborly care. Our entire team is carefully trained and faithfully dedicated to understanding your unique situation and making sure your needs are addressed. In some cases, we may refer you to other caring community organizations who have more of the resources you require.
Address
1055 28th Street South
St. Petersburg, FL 33712
rent@daystarlife.org or bills@daystarlife.org
How We're Helping Our Community
Healthy Food Pantry
Our healthy food pantry is client-choice and focuses on increasing healthy choices.
Financial Assistance
To apply for rent or utility assistance, please navigate to the top of the page and click ‘submit request’ under the appropriate category.
Note: Rent assistance applications are accepted between the 5th and 14th of each month. Utility bill assistance requests are available between the 15th – end of each month.
Edible Garden
Daystar volunteers harvest our edible garden on Wednesday, and provide produce directly to clients at our center every Thursday morning.
Nutritional and Financial Education Programs
Secure Mail
You may qualify to receive your mail through our safe and secure mail service. Please visit our center or call 727-825-0442 to learn more.
Health and Wellness
Check out scheduled community partners on our calendar page to plan your visit to our center.
Clothing Closet
Our client-choice clothing closet provides clients with gently used clothing and shoes, and exists thanks to individual donations.
Benefits Application
Need assistance with benefits applications? Please email generalservices@daystarlife.
Additional Services:
- Pet Food Assistance
- Empowerment Opportunities
- Personal Hygiene Items & Infant Care Items
- Travelers Aid
- Birth Certificate & Florida ID Assistance
- Free Income Tax Preparation
- Blood Pressure & Diabetes Screening