Community Services
The Community Services Department mission is to provide assistance to St. Lucie County residents to improve quality of life through information, resources and services. Staff aim to provide customer-focused services to all.
The Community Services Department is comprised of the following division:
Human Services Division
The purpose of this division is to improve the quality of life for St. Lucie County residents and help them reach self-sufficiency. With grant funds and community resources, staff work with residents providing them with various services needed to reach independence.
Housing Division
The Housing Division administers multiple state and federal grants for the preservation and creation of affordable housing. This division coordinates the County's Housing Disaster Plan. Depending on eligibility criteria, grants allow for a variety of services, including repair of health and safety issues for homeowners, down payment assistance for home purchase, infrastructure projects to prevent future hurricane damage, purchase and rehabilitation of foreclosed property and others.
Veteran Services
The Veterans Services Division provides U.S. Armed Forces veterans and their dependents assistance in obtaining earned Veteran benefits. Veterans are counseled on the rules and regulations governing benefits and providing follow-up action as required.
See Veteran Services for hours of operation and locations.
Transit Division
The Transportation Services Division in partnership with Treasure Coast Connector provides public transit within our community. Seven fixed routes and door-to-door para-transportation for eligible individuals help to meet St. Lucie County resident’s transportation needs.
Hours and Location:
Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
437 North 7th Street
Ft. Pierce, FL 34950