Palmetto House, with its forty-eight rooms, is the largest temporary housing facility in Volusia and Flagler Counties. Its purpose is to facilitate the movement of homeless individuals to permanent housing within a reasonable amount of time (usually 24 months). Temporary housing is primarily designed to serve individuals in accordance with HUD’s Office of Community Planning and Development (CPD) programs or functions. Supportive services such as, HUD Certified Credit Counseling, Money Management workshop, and permanent housing assistance, are available. Drug screening is mandatory prior to entry and random thereafter. Participants must comply with strict house rules and make progress in meeting their established goals.