Income Assistance

Reemployment Assistance Benefits, formerly known as unemployment compensation, can be filed online using CONNECT. If you have never filed in Florida before, use the “File a New Claim” link to start your application and create a profile. If you have filed previously, please log in using your Social Security Number and PIN. If you no longer have your PIN, select the “Forgot PIN” button to regain access to your account.

Before filing, make sure you have the following information available:

For more information, or to apply, please visit: https://connect.myflorida.com/Claimant/Core/Login.ASPX

DEO is also accepting paper applications that are available here: (English | Spanish | Creole) DEO now has a phone number to reach them for any claim questions: 1-833-353-6799.

Paper applications are also available at the locations below. For the purpose of social distancing, the papers are stocked in red boxes near the entrance of each location:

• Pinellas Public Library Cooperative building
• 1330 Cleveland St., Clearwater, FL
• Barbara S. Ponce Public Library
• 7770 52nd St. N., Pinellas Park, FL 33781
• St. Petersburg College Seminole Campus Library
• 9200 113th St. N., Seminole, FL 33772
• St. Pete Beach Public Library
• 365 73rd Ave., St. Pete Beach, FL 33706