Miami and Miami-Dade County have one of the highest concentrations of homelessness in Florida. The combination of high housing costs, warm climate, and large immigrant and refugee populations creates significant demand for emergency housing assistance. Emergency hotel and motel voucher programs exist across Miami-Dade to provide immediate temporary shelter when beds are unavailable or inaccessible.
This guide from House for Homeless covers exactly who to call and where to go to get an emergency hotel voucher in Miami tonight. For statewide Florida programs, see our hotel vouchers for homeless in Florida guide.
Need a hotel voucher in Miami tonight? Call 211 immediately — available 24 hours. Tell the operator you are in Miami-Dade County and need emergency hotel or motel assistance. Veterans call 877-424-3838.
Where to Get Hotel Vouchers in Miami
1. Call 211 First
Dial 211 from anywhere in Miami-Dade County. Operators are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and have real-time information on which Miami programs currently have funding and availability.
What to say: “I am homeless in Miami-Dade and need emergency hotel or motel assistance. I am currently [sleeping outside / in my car / in a shelter that is full]. I have [mention pets / partner / children / medical conditions if applicable].”
211 can make direct referrals, sometimes to programs that are not publicly advertised online. Always start here before calling individual organizations.
2. Miami-Dade Homeless Trust
The Miami-Dade Homeless Trust is the lead agency coordinating all homelessness services in Miami-Dade County. They manage one of the largest Continuum of Care systems in the United States and are the gateway to the county’s coordinated entry system — the official pathway to rapid rehousing, transitional housing, and permanent housing in Miami-Dade.
Phone: 305-375-1490 Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM After hours: Call 211 for emergency referrals outside office hours Address: 111 NW 1st Street, Suite 2910, Miami, FL 33128 Website: miamidade.gov/homeless
What they can do: Connect you to funded hotel placement programs, emergency shelter openings, rapid rehousing referrals, and the full continuum of Miami-Dade housing resources.
What to bring if you go in person: Any ID you have (not required but helpful), information about your current situation, and any documentation of disability or veteran status if applicable.
3. Camillus House
Camillus House is one of Miami’s oldest and most comprehensive homeless service organizations, serving over 1,500 people every day. They run a 24-hour intake process and offer one of the broadest ranges of emergency services in Miami — shelter, meals, medical care, mental health services, substance use treatment, and emergency housing assistance including hotel placements for overflow situations.
Phone: 305-374-1065 Intake hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Address: 1603 NW 7th Ave, Miami, FL 33136 (near I-95 and NW 17th St) Website: camillus.org Languages: English and Spanish
Who they serve: Men, women, veterans, people with mental illness, and people in substance use recovery. They are a low-barrier provider — do not turn people away for lack of ID, sobriety, or immigration status.
What to say: “I need emergency housing — I have no place to sleep tonight.” They will conduct a brief intake assessment and connect you to the most appropriate resource available that night.
Note: If their shelter is at capacity, Camillus House staff can often arrange emergency hotel placements for people who would otherwise have nowhere to go.
4. Lotus House Women’s Shelter
Lotus House is the largest women’s homeless shelter in the United States, specifically serving women, girls, and children in Miami-Dade. They provide emergency shelter, case management, healthcare, legal services, and emergency housing assistance including hotel placements when their main facility is full.
Phone: 305-438-8000 Intake hours: Call first — intake is conducted during scheduled hours Address: 234 NW 14th St, Miami, FL 33128 (Overtown neighborhood) Website: lotushouse.org Languages: English, Spanish, Haitian Creole
Who they serve: Women, transgender women, and children only. No age requirement — serves girls and adult women.
What to say: “I am a woman with no safe place to sleep tonight. I need emergency housing assistance.” If the shelter is full, they can coordinate a hotel placement or refer you to another women’s program.
Special note for DV survivors: Lotus House provides confidential emergency placements for domestic violence survivors. You do not need a police report or any prior contact with law enforcement.
5. Chapman Partnership
Chapman Partnership operates two large campuses in Miami-Dade County providing comprehensive emergency shelter, case management, job training, mental health services, and housing assistance. They serve men, women, and families together — making them particularly important for couples and mixed-gender groups who cannot access gender-separated facilities.
Miami Campus (primary):
- Address: 1550 N Miami Ave, Miami, FL 33136
- Phone: 305-329-2100
- Intake hours: Daily — call ahead for current intake times
Homestead Campus (South Miami-Dade):
- Address: 301 NW 1st Ave, Homestead, FL 33030
- Phone: 305-246-0045
- Serves people in South Miami-Dade including Homestead and Florida City
Languages: English, Spanish Who they serve: Men, women, couples, and families with children Capacity: Over 1,000 beds across both campuses
What to say: “I need emergency shelter and housing assistance. I am currently homeless.” If the campus is at capacity, Chapman staff will assess your situation and can sometimes arrange hotel placements for priority cases — particularly families with children and people with medical needs.
6. Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Miami
Catholic Charities serves anyone in need regardless of faith, immigration status, or background. Their emergency assistance programs cover food, clothing, utility bills, and emergency housing including hotel vouchers. They have multiple office locations across Miami-Dade.
Main office phone: 305-754-2444 Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Main office address: 9401 Biscayne Blvd, Miami Shores, FL 33138 Website: ccarchmiami.org Languages: English, Spanish, Haitian Creole, and other languages through interpreter services
Additional locations:
- Homestead: 28 N Krome Ave, Homestead, FL 33030 | 305-245-5641
- Hialeah: 490 W 49th St, Hialeah, FL 33012 | 305-828-9623
- North Miami: 841 NE 127th St, North Miami, FL 33161 | 305-893-1300
What to say: “I need emergency housing assistance — I have no place to sleep.” Ask specifically about emergency hotel or motel assistance and any current emergency funds available.
Note: Catholic Charities funds are limited and may be exhausted at certain times of year. If one office cannot help, try another location or call 211.
7. Salvation Army Miami
The Salvation Army operates in Miami and maintains emergency assistance funds for individuals and families in crisis. They can provide food, clothing, and emergency housing assistance including hotel vouchers for people who do not qualify for their shelter programs or when shelter is full.
Miami Corps (main):
- Phone: 305-325-8370
- Address: 2025 NW 1st Ct, Miami, FL 33125
- Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM for assistance applications
Additional Miami-Dade locations:
- Hialeah: 1450 W 16th St, Hialeah, FL 33010 | 305-888-3571
- Homestead: 1351 NE 8th St, Homestead, FL 33030 | 305-248-1844
- Miami Beach: 2015 Prairie Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139 | 305-538-6689
Languages: English, Spanish What to say: “I need emergency housing assistance — I have no place to sleep tonight.” Ask specifically about emergency hotel or motel assistance.
8. Branches (South Miami-Dade)
Branches is the primary social services organization for South Miami-Dade communities including Homestead, Florida City, and surrounding areas. They provide emergency housing assistance, SNAP application help, utility assistance, and other crisis services.
Phone: 305-246-0040 Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM Address: 24 N Krome Ave, Homestead, FL 33030 Website: branchesfl.org Languages: English, Spanish
Who they serve: Anyone in South Miami-Dade experiencing a housing crisis. Particularly strong services for families and immigrant communities in South Florida.
9. Miami-Dade Community Action and Human Services (CAHS)
CAHS is the county government agency that administers federal Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funds. These funds flow through CAHS to local nonprofits providing emergency housing assistance. CAHS can tell you which current programs have funding and how to access them.
Phone: 305-375-5762 Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Address: 701 NW 1st Court, Miami, FL 33136 Website: miamidade.gov/humanservices
What to say: “I need emergency hotel or motel assistance — I am currently homeless in Miami-Dade. What programs are currently funded that can help me?”
CAHS also administers the Homeless Assistance Program directly and can provide referrals to funded organizations across the county.
Miami-Specific Programs and Resources
Miami’s Rapid Rehousing Programs
Miami-Dade has one of the most active rapid rehousing systems in Florida. If you are in an emergency hotel placement, apply for rapid rehousing immediately — the Miami-Dade Homeless Trust coordinates referrals through the CoC coordinated entry system. Call 211 and ask for rapid rehousing.
Overtown and Liberty City Resources
If you are in Miami’s Overtown or Liberty City neighborhoods, several community-specific organizations provide emergency housing assistance:
- Overtown Youth Center: 305-381-4673
- Model City Community Action Agency: 305-638-6000
- Greater Miami Service Corps: 305-579-2900
HOPWA — Housing for People With HIV/AIDS
Miami-Dade has the highest HIV/AIDS prevalence rate of any major U.S. metro area. The HOPWA program provides emergency housing assistance including hotel placements specifically for people living with HIV/AIDS.
Contact: AIDS Healthcare Foundation Miami: 305-576-1111 or call 211 and ask for HOPWA housing assistance.
Miami Homeless Outreach Teams
Miami operates mobile outreach teams that connect unsheltered individuals with emergency housing resources. If you are living on the street in Miami, you can also be found and connected to resources by outreach workers — particularly in areas like downtown Miami, Overtown, and along the Miami River.
Who Qualifies for Hotel Vouchers in Miami
| Priority Group | Notes |
|---|---|
| People sleeping outside or in vehicles | Highest priority — literal homelessness |
| Families with children | Top priority across Miami programs |
| Women alone or with children | Lotus House and dedicated women’s programs |
| People with HIV/AIDS | HOPWA program specifically serves this group |
| Domestic violence survivors | Multiple DV-specific programs in Miami-Dade |
| Seniors (60+) | Physical vulnerability priority |
| Veterans | Dedicated VA programs at Miami VA |
| Couples | Cannot access gender-separated shelter |
| People with pets | Limited pet-friendly options — ask 211 |
| Immigrants and refugees | Miami has specific immigrant services; residency not required |
Language access: Miami’s programs serve Spanish-speaking individuals and many also serve Haitian Creole speakers. Call 211 — operators are available in multiple languages.
How to Get a Hotel Voucher in Miami — Step by Step
Step 1: Call 211 — tell them your specific location in Miami-Dade and your situation.
Step 2: If 211 cannot connect you immediately, call the Miami-Dade Homeless Trust at 305-375-1490.
Step 3: Contact Camillus House at 305-374-1065 — they serve anyone and have robust emergency resources.
Step 4: If you are a woman or have children, call Lotus House at 305-438-8000 or Chapman Partnership at 305-329-2100.
Step 5: If you are a veteran, call 877-424-3838 — do not use general programs first. The Miami VA Medical Center has significant homeless veteran resources.
What to Do During Your Miami Hotel Placement
Apply for food assistance: Apply for SNAP (Florida SNAP/ACCESS) at access.florida.com or call 1-866-762-2237. With zero income you qualify for maximum benefits. See our SNAP guide for homeless people.
Apply for Medicaid: Apply at access.florida.com for Florida Medicaid — free healthcare that includes mental health and substance use treatment.
Enter the coordinated entry system: Call 211 or the Homeless Trust to be assessed and placed in Miami-Dade’s coordinated entry system. This is the gateway to rapid rehousing, transitional housing, and permanent supportive housing in Miami.
Apply for Section 8: Contact the Miami-Dade Public Housing and Community Development at 786-654-0100. Miami’s Section 8 waitlist is extremely competitive — also apply to neighboring county PHAs in Broward and Palm Beach. See our Section 8 guide for the process. Browse all housing voucher programs for more options.
Emergency Shelter Alternatives in Miami
If hotel voucher funding is currently unavailable, these Miami shelters may have open beds:
- Camillus House (men, women, families) — 305-374-1065
- Chapman Partnership Miami Campus — 305-329-2100
- Lotus House (women and children) — 305-438-8000
- Miami Rescue Mission — 305-571-2273
- Salvation Army Miami — 305-325-8370
- Branches (South Miami-Dade) — 305-246-0040
Call 211 first — operators know which facilities currently have open beds in Miami tonight. You can also browse our emergency shelters guide for more housing options.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a hotel voucher for homeless in Miami?
Call 211 immediately — available 24 hours in Miami-Dade County. Tell the operator your location in Miami and that you need emergency hotel or motel assistance. You can also call the Miami-Dade Homeless Trust directly at 305-375-1490, or contact Camillus House at 305-374-1065.
Are there hotel vouchers in Miami for non-English speakers?
Yes. Miami’s programs serve Spanish and Haitian Creole speakers. Call 211 — operators are available in multiple languages. Camillus House, Catholic Charities, and many Miami nonprofits specifically serve immigrant communities.
Can undocumented immigrants get hotel vouchers in Miami?
Most Miami emergency hotel programs do not check immigration status — current homelessness is the primary criterion. Some programs may have restrictions, but low-barrier programs serve everyone. Call 211 and explain your situation — operators can match you to appropriate programs.
Are there hotel vouchers for women in Miami?
Yes. Lotus House specifically serves women and children and can arrange hotel placements when their shelter is full. Call Lotus House at 305-438-8000 or call 211 and ask specifically for women’s emergency housing.
Can I get a hotel voucher in Miami if I have HIV/AIDS?
Yes. Miami-Dade has a strong HOPWA program specifically for people living with HIV/AIDS. Call 211 and ask specifically for HOPWA housing assistance, or contact the AIDS Healthcare Foundation Miami at 305-576-1111.
Are there hotel vouchers for homeless veterans in Miami?
Yes — veterans should call 877-424-3838 rather than general 211 programs. The Bruce W. Carter VA Medical Center in Miami has robust homeless veteran programs including HUD-VASH vouchers and SSVF rapid rehousing specifically for veterans in South Florida.
What if I am homeless in Miami but from another state?
Miami’s emergency programs serve people currently homeless in Miami-Dade regardless of where they are from. Call 211 and explain your situation. Some programs may prioritize local residents when funding is limited, but emergency programs serve immediate need first.
How long can I stay in a hotel with a voucher in Miami?
Most Miami emergency placements last 1–7 nights. Extensions are possible while longer-term housing is arranged. Connect with a case manager on Day 1 and apply for rapid rehousing through 211 immediately — Miami’s CoC is active and rapid rehousing placements happen relatively quickly compared to other Florida cities.