Jackson County, seated in Marianna near the Alabama and Georgia borders, is part of a four-county DCF service region centered in Quincy. The city of Marianna has its own dedicated housing authority.
Assistance available in Jackson County
🛒 SNAP Food Stamps
SNAP provides monthly food benefits on an EBT card. Florida households generally qualify with gross income at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level, with deductions for housing, child care, and medical costs for elderly or disabled household members reducing countable income further.
Jackson County applicants apply through ACCESS Florida online, by mail, or in person at the Quincy Service Center, a shared regional center covering Jackson, Gadsden, Calhoun, and Liberty counties.
🩺 Medicaid
Florida Medicaid income limits vary sharply by category — children and pregnant women qualify at higher income levels than parents or other adults, since Florida has not expanded Medicaid under the ACA. Seniors and people with disabilities may qualify through separate long-term care pathways with different rules.
Jackson County Medicaid applications are processed through the Quincy Service Center (Gadsden Co.), or online via ACCESS Florida.
🏠 Housing Assistance
The Housing Authority of the City of Marianna, located at 2912 Albert Street, manages public housing and rental assistance for Jackson County.
Waitlists for Section 8 vouchers commonly close for extended periods due to high demand. Check directly with the housing authority for current waitlist status before assuming a program is unavailable.
💵 Cash Assistance (TCA)
Temporary Cash Assistance provides monthly payments to families with children under 18 (or under 19 if a full-time high school student). Households must have countable assets at or below $2,000, and adults face a lifetime limit of 48 months of benefits with work or job-training requirements unless exempt.
Jackson County TCA applications go through the Quincy Service Center (Gadsden Co.) and the ACCESS Florida system, same as SNAP and Medicaid.
Jackson County contact information
Quincy Service Center (shared regional center)
6 South Key Street, Quincy, FL 32351
This regional center serves four counties: Jackson, Gadsden, Calhoun, and Liberty.
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (call ahead to confirm)
Statewide Contact Numbers
ACCESS Customer Call Center: 1-850-300-4323
General DCF/SNAP helpline: 1-866-762-2237
Elder & disability long-term care (Medicaid): 1-800-963-5337
Florida Relay (deaf/hard of hearing): 711
How to apply for benefits in Jackson County
- Create an ACCESS Florida account at myflorida.com/accessflorida to apply for SNAP, Medicaid, or Temporary Cash Assistance online.
- Gather documents — photo ID, proof of income (pay stubs or benefit letters), proof of residency, and Social Security numbers for household members.
- Complete the interview — most applications include a phone interview with a DCF caseworker serving Jackson County.
- For housing assistance, contact Housing Authority of the City of Marianna directly — this is a separate application from ACCESS Florida.
- Watch for your decision and renewal notices — most certification periods last 6–12 months, and DCF mails a renewal reminder before they expire.