2026 ALICE Report
47%
of Florida households are below the ALICE Threshold.
Who We Serve
Who is ALICE?
ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) may be a relative or friend. You may be ALICE. As cashiers, waiters, child care providers, and other members of our essential workforce, ALICE earns just above the Federal Poverty Level but less than what it costs to make ends meet. These households are forced to make impossible choices each day.
Learn more at United For ALICE →2026 Poverty Guidelines
$15,960
Federal Poverty Level for one adult.
2026 Poverty Guidelines
$33,000
Federal Poverty Level for a family of four.
Sources: United For ALICE, The State of ALICE in Florida: 2026 Update (latest data, 2024); U.S. HHS 2026 Poverty Guidelines.
Income Basics
What is AMI?
AMI (Area Median Income) is a local income benchmark. It's used to determine whether a household falls within affordable housing income guidelines.
Income guidelines at Sanford Courtyard
Phase I
At or below 65% AMI
Phase II
50% and 80% AMI
Eligibility varies by household size, current income limits, and formal review.
What to Expect
How the process works
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01
Initial screening
Share basic household, income, housing, and contact information.
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Formal review
Home for Good reviews current requirements and documentation.
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Next step
A representative may contact you about the process or additional information.
What Home for Good reviews
- Household size and estimated gross annual household income
- Current income limits and the requirements tied to the property and funding source
- Formal documentation and apartment availability
Initial Screening
Tell us about your household
Please don't include Social Security numbers or upload documents here.
What happens after you submit
A Home for Good representative may review your information and contact you for additional details. A formal determination requires documentation and review. Income and eligibility may be recertified annually.
Thank you.
We received your screening. A Home for Good representative will review your information and contact you about next steps.
A formal eligibility determination requires documentation and review. Submitting this screening does not guarantee eligibility or apartment availability.
Questions before you start?
Our team can walk you through the process, the documentation, and what to expect next.
Contact Our Team