Hillsborough County, Fla. (Jan. 14, 2026) - Hillsborough County's cold weather shelters will be activated on Thursday and Friday, Jan. 15 and 16, for the homeless and those living in homes without adequate heat who are unable to find other accommodations. Hillsborough County activates cold weather shelters when the National Weather Service forecasts temperatures to dip to or below 40 degrees with wind chill for two consecutive hours between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m., which is forecasted to occur Thursday and Friday night in Hillsborough County.
Shelter organizers are expecting high demand with limited capacity, so residents who need a warm place to stay are encouraged to use all resources, such as family and friends, as a first option.
Hillsborough County is partnering with the following organizations to provide limited-capacity cold weather shelters for adults. All shelters will take in guests from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, Jan. 15 and 16, unless they reach capacity prior to that time.
Hyde Park United Methodist Church - Harnish Center (Thursday only)
500 W. Platt St., Tampa, FL 33606
(preferred media location)
Tampa Bay Mission of Hope
110 S. Parsons Blvd., Brandon, FL 33511
Hyde Park United Methodist Church - Magnolia Building
414 S. Magnolia Ave., Tampa, FL 33606
Church of God of Prophecy Hyde Park
107 S. Oregon Ave., Tampa, FL 33606
Amazing Love Ministries
3304 E. Columbus Dr., Tampa, FL 33605
Greater New Hope Church Anointed Ministries
2104 Mud Lake Rd. Plant City, FL 33566
The Portico (Friday only)
1001 N. Florida Ave., Tampa, FL 33602
All congregate shelters are reserved for adults only. Metropolitan Ministries is supplying a limited number of motel vouchers on a first-come, first-served basis for families with minor children. Pre-registration is required for motel vouchers by calling (813) 209-1176. Phone lines will be open Thursday, Jan. 15, until 5 p.m. or until they run out of vouchers.