The Homeless Trust

The Homeless Trust Everyone deserves a roof over their head. The Trust is not a direct service provider.

The Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust was created in 1993 by the Board of County Commissioners with several primary functions:

to administer proceeds of the one-percent food and beverage tax;
to implement the local continuum of care plan, a three-phased plan, called the Miami-Dade County Community Homeless Plan (the "Plan"); and to serve in an advisory capacity to the Board of County Commissioners

on issues involving homelessness. Instead, it is responsible for the implementation of policy initiatives developed by the 27-member Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust Board, and the monitoring of contract compliance by agencies contracted with the County, through the Trust, for the provision of housing and services for homeless persons. Through its policies and procedures, the Trust also oversees the utilization of the food and beverage tax proceeds dedicated for homeless purposes, as well as other funding sources, to ensure the implementation of the goals of the three-phased pan. Additionally, the Trust has served as lead applicant on behalf of the County for federal and state funding opportunities, and developing and implementing the annual process to identify gaps and needs of the homeless continuum. The Miami-Dade County Community Homeless Plan is well into implementation as a result of directives of the Board, with policies and funding recommendations made to the Board of County Commissioners in support of the Plan.

Understanding homelessness starts with understanding the facts.Here are a few realities shaping how Miami-Dade County Ho...
05/28/2026

Understanding homelessness starts with understanding the facts.

Here are a few realities shaping how Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust helps respond with outreach, housing, and support.

05/19/2026

Give us :30 and we’ll introduce you to one of our special outreach workers at Miami Recovery Project, a partner provider of the Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust.  

Ana, thank you for all you do to help connect individuals experiencing homelessness to services, shelter, and support.





05/15/2026

We need your help gathering items for heat relief kits to care for our community during South Florida’s extreme summer heat. 

The Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust, in partnership with Heat & Heart Outreach and Chapman Partnership, is helping assemble heat relief kits. But we need your help getting more of the most needed items.  

They are: 

Most needed items:

• Bottled water + electrolytes
• Cooling towels + ice packs
• Sunscreen + hats
• Wet wipes + hand sanitizer
• Lightweight clothing + socks
• Protein bars + snacks

Want to help? Drop off items to

📍Chapman Partnership South
28205 SW 124th Ct.
Homestead, FL 33033

📍Chapman Partnership Downtown
1550 N Miami Ave,
Miami, FL 33136

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05/12/2026

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05/05/2026

Landlords: Partner with RentConnect.

RentConnect, a program of the Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust, connects property owners with pre-screened tenants.

• Reliable rent payments
• Dedicated landlord support
• Ongoing tenant support

Listing is simple and free.

📞 LANDLORDS ONLY call 305-349-RENT (7368)
📧 [email protected]

04/28/2026

What should callers expect when they call the youth helpline?

Steve Rios, Educate Tomorrow’s Head of Foster Care and Homeless Education Services, shares about the role of the Youth Homeless Helpline, provided in partnership with the Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust.

Help for 18-24 year olds can start with just one call.




04/23/2026

Chapman Partnership, a private sector partner of the Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust, provides spiritual support to hundreds of residents across its North and South campuses.
Spend 30 seconds getting to know Che Scott, Director of Spiritual Life and Wellness.

FAQ: What should I do when I see someone experiencing homelessness?1)  First off, many unsheltered individuals have most...
04/16/2026

FAQ: What should I do when I see someone experiencing homelessness?

1)  First off, many unsheltered individuals have most likely already been offered help, but refuse to take it.

2). County outreach teams cannot force people to accept shelter.

3)  M-F, 9-5,  you can call the Helpline at 1-877-994-4357. Note, this is not a transport line, but all calls are noted and outreach teams are regularly dispatched. 

Be prepared when you call to give an address and even the person’s cell number, if they have one. 

The Helpline receives more than 11,000 calls a month. 

Address

Stephen P Clark Center 111 NW 1st Street Suite 27/310
Miami, FL
33128

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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