COMMUNITY RESOURCES

COMMUNITY RESOURCES

FREE COMMUNITY RESOURCES IN THE US

Alabama

Jefferson County 

To receive application assistance that is available through partner organizations, call 205-326-0162, 205-328-4292 or 205-930-0309. 

https://erap.jccal.org/

Baldwin County

Call 251-277-9969 or visit the website.

https://baldwinaltogether.org

Madison County outside Huntsville: 

Call 844-804-9454 or visit the website

https://mcerap.com

Mobile County

Call 855-209-4970 or visit the site.

https://mobilecountyal.gov/grants/rental-and-utility-assistance 

Montgomery County

Call 833-823-0007 or 334-261-6186, or visit the site.

https://mc-ala.org/services/emergency-rental-assistance-montgomery-county

MoWa Choctaw Housing Authority

Call 251-829-9023 or visit the site.

https://mowachoctawhousingauthority.com

Tuscaloosa County: 

Call 888-472-0027 or visit the site.

https://tuscco.com/erap

Alaska

Alaska 211

No matter where you live in Alaska, 2-1-1 is your one-stop resource for connecting with a wide variety of services in your community including emergency food and shelter, educational opportunities, alcohol and drug treatment programs, senior services, child care, and much more.

https://alaska211.org/about-2-1-1/

Catholic Social Services

Catholic Social Services helps Alaskans by providing a wide range of human support services related to the basic necessities of life – food and shelter, physical health and safety, and emotional and spiritual well being.

https://www.cssalaska.org/our-programs/

Alaska Housing Finance Corporation

Alaska Housing Finance Corporation’s mission is to provide Alaskans access to safe, quality, affordable housing.

https://www.ahfc.us/contact-us/housing-assistance-locations

Arizona

Arizona Department of Housing

The Arizona Department of Housing (ADOH) was established in 2002 to administer programs that create, preserve, and invest in affordable housing statewide, fund housing and community revitalization, and aid in building stronger communities to benefit all Arizonans.

https://housing.az.gov/

2.1.1 Arizona

Information about eviction and foreclosure

https://211arizona.org/help/rent-utility-assistance/rental-assistance/

Arkansas

Center for Arkansas Legal Services

If you or someone you know is facing an eviction, could be facing an eviction, or is unsure of the eviction process, then let us help!

https://www.arkansaslegal.org/housing-and-rentals

California

Department of Social Services

CDSS Housing and Homelessness Programs

https://www.cdss.ca.gov/benefits-services/more-services/housing-programs

California Emergency Rental Assistance Program

With support from banks, corporations, and private and family foundations, our work impacts the lives of millions of Americans in both rural areas and urban centers across the country.

https://www.lisc.org/our-initiatives/affordable-housing/california-emergency-rent-relief-program/

Colorado

Colorado Department of Local Services

Individuals facing homelessness or eviction can get immediate help by calling 2-1-1 Colorado(opens in new window). While the Division of Housing doesn't provide immediate aid, 2-1-1 connects people with emergency shelter, food, rental assistance, healthcare, and more.

https://cdola.colorado.gov/housing-voucher-programs


HC Housing Colorado

Housing Colorado is a membership association for affordable housing professionals. Housing Colorado does NOT provide housing services to the public or provide any housing placement services.

https://www.housingcolorado.org/page/lookingforAH

Connecticut

Connecticut Housing Finance Authority 

Connecticut Housing Finance Authority is a self-funded, quasi-public organisation. Its mission is to alleviate the shortage of housing for low- to moderate-income families and persons in this state and, when appropriate, to promote or maintain the economic development of this state through employer-assisted housing efforts.

https://www.chfa.org/homeowners/

Connecticut State Department of Housing

The Rental Assistance Program (RAP) is the major state-supported program for assisting very-low-income families to afford decent, safe, and sanitary housing in the private market.  Participants find their own housing, including apartments, townhouses, and single-family homes.

https://portal.ct.gov/doh/doh/programs/rental-assistance-program

Delaware

Delaware State Housing Authority

Are you in need of emergency housing or shelter? Call 1-833-346-3233

https://www.destatehousing.com/

Delaware.gov

Our goal is to promote dignity, respect, and inclusion for older adults and people with disabilities

https://www.dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/dsaapd/linkshousing.html

District of Columbia

DHS 

The Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) helps District residents earning less than 40% of the Area Median Income (AMI) who are facing housing emergencies, by providing funding for overdue rent including late fees and court costs if a qualified household is facing eviction.

https://dhs.dc.gov/service/eviction-prevention-rental-assistance

District of Columbia Housing Authority

The District of Columbia Housing Authority provides quality affordable housing to extremely low- through moderate-income households, fosters sustainable communities, and cultivates opportunities for residents to improve their lives.

https://erap.dhs.dc.gov/

Florida

Eviction Prevention Assistance

Florida Legal Services is a member of the Florida Legal Aid (FLA) Eviction Prevention Project team. The FLA Eviction Prevention Project, which is a HUD initiative, provides crucial legal aid services to vulnerable residents across the state to protect them from eviction

https://www.floridalegal.org/eviction-prevention

Florida Eviction Protection

Many Florida counties are also changing their eviction policies to protect tenants. Use this site to see the status of eviction policies in your county.

https://florida.evictionprotection.org/

Georgia

BCM Georgia 

BCM Georgia’s financial assistance is dedicated to forestalling eviction and utility shut-offs by providing financial assistance to individuals and families experiencing a crisis such as illness, death in the family, divorce, or job setbacks. BCM Georgia will pay a portion of rent, mortgage, or utility bills to help our clients maintain stable housing.

https://bcmgeorgia.org/request-help/


GeorgiaLegalAid.org

https://www.georgialegalaid.org/eviction

Hawaii

Hawaii State Judiciary

The Hawaii State Judiciary is a participant in a grassroots effort called STAE (Steps to Avoid Eviction). STAE’s mission is to find ways to ensure that landlords get paid the rent they are owed and tenants are not evicted, by encouraging tenants and landlords to use available resources in a more timely and effective manner.

https://www.courts.state.hi.us/special_projects/stae


The Institute for Human Services, Inc.

At IHS, The Institute for Human Services, we know that one size does not fit all and for long-term housing stability, it’s critical that we find housing options that best serve an individual’s needs. IHS’ Housing Program offers rent assistance, security and utility deposit money, past-due rent, and social services.

https://ihshawaii.org/services/housing-program/

Idaho

Idaho Housing and Financing Association

Talking to the Access Point will help you DISCOVER what immediate resources, support programs and services, and housing options are available.

https://www.idahohousing.com/homeless-resources

IFHC

The work that provided the basis for this publication was supported by funding under a grant with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The substance and findings of the work are dedicated to the public. The author and the publisher are solely responsible for the accuracy of the statements and interpretations contained in this publication. Such interpretations do not necessarily reflect the views of the Federal Government.

https://ifhcidaho.org/resource-category/eviction-and-homelessness/

Idaho Law Foundation

If you have been or fear you may be served with an eviction notice, please contact Idaho Legal Aid Housing Hotline at (208) 746-7541. Contacting the housing hotline will provide you with the opportunity to talk to an attorney about your eviction concerns more quickly than our program can accommodate.  If Idaho Legal Aid determines an attorney may be able to assist you with your eviction, they may refer you back to our program.

https://isb.idaho.gov/ilf/ivlp/legal-assistance/housing-resources

Illinois

Illinois Legal Aid Online

Eviction Help Illinois provides free legal services and resources to people dealing with eviction in Illinois and outside of Cook County.

https://www.illinoislegalaid.org/evictionhelpillinois

Economic Growth Corporation

The Illinois Court-Based Rental Assistance Program (CBRAP) provides funding to Illinois tenants and landlords across the state (outside of Cook County) who have pending cases in eviction court. The program is only available to litigants in eviction court.

https://www.economicgrowthcorporation.com/illinois-court-based-rental-assistance-program.html

Indiana

Indiana Legal Help

If a renter fails to pay their monthly rental fee, landlords and property owners can evict them from the property. Look through this section to see what resources we have available to help with this issue.

https://indianalegalhelp.org/legal-topic-category/rent-and-eviction/

Housing Assistance Program

The Rental Assistance Portal is currently accepting applications for the Indiana Emergency Rental Assistance (IERA) program. This program can provide up to 12 months in rental assistance to help cover past due and ongoing monthly rent and utility payments for qualifying Indiana renters.

https://www.in.gov/ipdc/about-us/housing-assistance-program/

Indy.gov

Indianapolis has one of the highest rates of evictions in the United States. Because of the high eviction rate, OPHS has partnered with local legal aid providers to assist those facing eviction.

https://www.indy.gov/activity/eviction-prevention-initiatives

Kansas

Kansas Housing

Governor Laura Kelly today announced a $35 million statewide relief initiative to keep Kansans in their homes. Tenants and landlords experiencing financial hardship as a result of the COVID pandemic may receive up to $5000 in rental assistance per tenant household.

https://kshousingcorp.org/category/programs/kepp/

Kansas City Partnership for Economic Advocacy

We believe that a single action can make a world of difference, and that collective action can greatly impact the world.

https://www.kcrelief.org/

Kentucky

KY Justice.org

The Healthy at Home Eviction Relief Fund pays landlords and utility companies direct payments for past-due rent and utility bills. Applicants can qualify for up to 15 months of payments -12 past-due months, dating back to April 2020, and three future months.

https://www.kyjustice.org/news/healthy-home-eviction-relief-funds-available

Team Kentucky 

Team Kentucky’s Eviction Diversion Program is described below. Tenants with an active eviction case in their county court may apply by reading the program information and by creating an account.

https://teamkyedp.ky.gov/

Louisiana

Louisiana Fair Housing Action Centre

The Louisiana Fair Housing Action Center (LaFHAC) is a nonprofit civil rights organization established in 1995 to eradicate housing discrimination.

https://lafairhousing.org/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-eviction-assistance-program/

Louisiana Housing Corporation

The HOME- ARP TBRA program will promote housing affordability and stability for low-income households. By providing financial assistance to cover these essential housing costs, we are helping to remove a significant barrier(s) to accessing and maintaining safe and secure housing.

https://www.lhc.la.gov/homearp-tbra

Louisiana Department of Health

The State of Louisiana launched the U.S. Treasury Emergency Rental Assistance Program to provide emergency rental assistance to Louisiana residents who are at risk of experiencing homelessness or housing instability due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

https://ldh.la.gov/news/6211

Maine

State of Maine Judicial Branch

Forcible Entry and Detainer (FED)" is another name for an eviction case. Evictions are heard by the district court where the property is located.

https://www.courts.maine.gov/help/eviction/index.html

Maine State Housing Authority Emergency Rental Assistance Program

Maine State Housing Authority’s Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) Program provided money to help renters pay for rent, electric bills, or other expenses to help avoid homelessness. 

https://www.ptla.org/eviction

Maryland

Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development

The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development will administer federal emergency​ rental funding in two ways, (1) directly ​to local jurisdictions through the Maryland Eviction Partnership Program to support local rental assistance efforts and (2) to property management ​on behalf of tenants residing in affordable rental properties that received federal or state financing through the Assisted Housing Relief Program

https://dhcd.maryland.gov/Pages/EvictionPrevention/default.aspx

2.1.1 Maryland

211 specialists can help identify local agencies providing financial assistance to offset rent costs. They can provide specific information about the programs, including whether a court-ordered eviction notice is required, to qualify for help.

https://211md.org/resources/housing-shelter/eviction-prevention/

Massachusetts

Massachusetts housing assistance: Emergency and long-term help

This guide covers how to get help with housing in Massachusetts. Learn about shelter, eviction support, emergency help for housing costs, rental vouchers, public housing, and affordable apartments & homes.

https://www.mass.gov/info-details/massachusetts-housing-assistance-emergency-and-long-term-help

Mass.GOV

The Residential Assistance for Families in Transition (RAFT) program provides short-term emergency funding to help you with eviction, foreclosure, loss of utilities, and other housing emergencies.

https://www.mass.gov/how-to/apply-for-raft-emergency-help-for-housing-costs

Michigan

Northwest Michigan Community Action Agency

If you are an individual or family that is at risk of losing your housing because you owe back rent you need to call:  1-844-900-0500 and press #2.  Individuals or families must present an Eviction Notice in order to qualify for assistance.

https://www.nmcaa.net/faqcard.asp?sid=22

Housing Resources Inc.

Established in 1982 as a 501 c (3) non-profit organization, HRI provides housing solutions for individuals and families during a housing crisis. Our mission is the assurance of housing for socially or economically vulnerable persons in Kalamazoo County.

https://www.housingresourcesinc.org/

Housing Assistance

Safe and affordable housing continues to be the top need in Michigan and throughout the country. No matter if you are a renter, homeowner or unhoused, Michigan 211 can help connect you with the program you need.

https://mi211.org/housing-assistance

Relocation Assistance

If you need help with rent, rent arrearage, security deposits or moving expenses, and one of the following circumstances exists for your household, you may be eligible for relocation assistance.

https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/assistance-programs/emergency-relief/relocation

Minnesota

Lutheran Service of Minnesota

Helping Minnesotans achieve stable housing is our primary goal in our Prevention Program at Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota (LSS).

https://www.lssmn.org/services/housing-assistance/assistance-and-eviction-prevention

Minnesota Department of Human Services 

People who are facing evictions or other household emergencies may qualify for emergency help. One program is for families with children in the household and another for adults without children in the household.

https://mn.gov/dhs/housing/

Eviction Prevention Resources

Find help with additional rent payment assistance by calling 211, texting your zip code to 898-211, or visiting the United Way 211 website – even if you are not being evicted. Pay what you can now and look for additional help to get caught up with your bills.

https://211unitedway.org/2024/02/01/eviction-prevention-resources/

Family Housing Fund

About 12,300 eviction actions were filed in the Twin Cities region in 2019. The vast majority of evictions are filed for nonpayment of rent, the result of extremely tight budgets with no room for an emergency.

https://www.fhfund.org/eviction-prevention/

Mississippi

Mississippi Department of Human Services 

Your local Community Action Agency (CAA) has programs that can provide short-term mortgage or rental assistance through the Community Services Block Grant.

https://www.mdhs.ms.gov/services/bills/

Mississippi Centre For Justice 

If you are facing eviction for non-payment and were affected by COVID-19, call our hotline at 228-702-9983.

https://mscenterforjustice.org/work/eviction-prevention

Navigate Affordable Housing Partners

The funding of this assistance for impacted families first developed when the U.S. Department of Treasury granted $200 million to the State of Mississippi through the Federal Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERA). Governor Reeves then equipped the MHC with a large sum of these funds to create RAMP.

https://www.navigatehousing.com/ramp-program-mississippi/

Missouri

Missouri Resources

MHDC has partnered with Housing Stability and Eviction Diversion (HSED) Agencies across Missouri.  These agencies are available to assist you with services you may need to achieve housing stability.

https://www.mohousingresources.com/hsed

Missouri Department of Mental Health

DMH only accepts RAP applications from behavioural health support service agencies. Applications coming directly from persons needing the assistance cannot be processed, and we do not send applications directly to persons needing assistance.

https://dmh.mo.gov/housing/unit/rental-assistance

Missouri Housing Resources

Missouri Housing Resources is a service of the Missouri Housing Development Commission, dedicated to keeping Missourians housed.

https://www.mohousingresources.com/

Montana

Montana.gov

Department of Commerce

Montana received funding from the U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury) to be used for the Emergency Rental Assistance program.

https://housing.mt.gov/Rental-Assistance/Montana-Emergency-Rental-Assistance-Program

Montana Eviction Intervention Program

The Montana Eviction Intervention Project (MEIP) provides tenants facing court-ordered eviction with free legal representation, with the goal of helping tenants secure rental assistance, navigate the justice system, negotiate with landlords and ultimately, avoid eviction when possible.

https://tenantconnect.org/resources/montana-eviction-intervention-program/

Nebraska

Nebraska Emergency Rental Assistance

The Nebraska Emergency Rental Assistance (Nebraska ERA) program was authorised by the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to assist eligible renter households with rent, utility payments, and housing stability services.

https://nebraskarenthelp.org/


Nebraska Investment Finance Authority
 

The Nebraska Emergency Rental Assistance program is now accepting applications. Income-qualified Nebraskans who experienced financial hardship during the pandemic may apply for financial assistance for past-due and future rent payments and past-due utility and internet payments.

https://www.nifa.org/emergency-rental-assistance

Nevada

2.1.1 Nevada

Nevada 211, a program of the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services, is committed to helping Nevadans connect with the services they need.

https://www.nevada211.org/shelter/foreclosure-eviction-assistance/

Nevada Housing Division

If you are one of the many Nevadan’s struggling to pay your monthly rent due to being impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic the Governor, in partnership with the Treasurer’s office, has created the CARES Housing Assistance Program to provide help.

https://housing.nv.gov/Resources/COVID-19/Renter_Assistance/

Emergency Eviction Prevention Program of Nevada (EEPPN)

The Emergency Eviction Prevention Program of Nevada (EEPPN) is a group of expert advisors providing supportive services to tenants and landlords in Nevada.

https://eeppn.org/

New Hampshire

New Hampshire Emergency Rental Assistance Program

The New Hampshire Emergency Rental Assistance Program provides assistance to eligible residents of New Hampshire who cannot pay their rent and utilities due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

https://www.goferr.nh.gov/covid-expenditures/new-hampshire-emergency-rental-assistance-program

Community Action Partnership of New Hampshire

Your local Community Action Agency is here to connect you to essential services that can help you thrive. We offer our services with respect and dignity, understanding that everyone needs a helping hand from time to time.

https://www.capnh.org/get-help

New Jersey

National Low Income Housing Coalition

The State of New Jersey’s Department of Community Affairs (DCA) announced in June the launch of a statewide eviction diversion and intervention program to support low-income renters facing the threat of eviction, as the state’s pandemic-era tenant protections expire and rent and utility arrearages among residents rise above average national levels.

https://nlihc.org/resource/new-jersey-launches-eviction-diversion-and-legal-services-program-low-income-households

COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance Program

The NJDCA rental assistance programs are a great way for families experiencing financial hardship to receive much needed rental assistance to stay in their homes and avoid eviction during these unpredictable times. There are three programs that families experiencing this hardship may be eligible for.

https://njdca.onlinepha.com/en-US/Pages/View/215/what-programs-are-available

Department of Community Affairs

The Office of Eviction Prevention oversees programs and services in eviction prevention and diversion, including rental assistance programs, social services support, and expanding access to counsel to low-income tenants facing or threatened with eviction.

https://nj.gov/dca/dhcr/offices/dhcroep.shtml

New Mexico

Human Services Department

The Move In Assistance and Eviction Prevention (MIAEP) program is intended to assist individually qualified households with rent, damage deposit, utility deposits, utilities, or other approved costs directly related to housing.

https://yes.nm.gov/nmhr/s/move-in-assistance-and-eviction-preventi?language=en_US

City of Albuquerque

Health & Social Service Centers operate an emergency rental and utility assistance program. This program can help renters with unpaid rent and utilities if they are at risk of eviction or utility shut-off.

https://www.cabq.gov/health-housing-homelessness/housing/eviction-prevention

New York

The Family Homelessness & Eviction Prevention Supplement (FHEPS

FHEPS is a rent supplement for families with children who receive Cash Assistance and have been evicted or are facing eviction, who lost their housing due to a domestic violence situation, or who have lost their housing because of health or safety issues. Learn more about FHEPS

https://www.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/fheps.page

HOME TBRA

HRA HOME TBRA is a United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)-funded rental assistance program run by the NYC Human Resources Administration (HRA) under the oversight of the NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD). HRA HOME TBRA will help tenants afford the cost of rent. The application period for the HRA HOME TBRA program has closed.

Learn more about Home TBRA

https://www.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/home-tbra.page

North Carolina

2.1.1 North Carolina

There are charities and nonprofits throughout the state that may be able to provide financial assistance with rent. Funding will vary, and assistance may not always be available. Still, you should reach out to these agencies in your area to see if they can help you.

https://nc211.org/temporary-rent-utility-assistance/

Legal Aid of North Carolina

Call for help with eviction, landlords refusing rental assistance (NC HOPE, etc.), mobile home evictions, public and subsidised housing lease terminations, repairs and maintenance, and other landlord-tenant issues.

https://legalaidnc.org/cta/housing-helpline/

Action NC - Eviction resources

Founded in 2010, Action NC's mission is to increase racial, gender, and economic equity through popular education, grassroots organisation, mass mobilisation, and greater voter participation.

https://actionnc.org/tenant-organizing-resource-center/eviction-resources/

North Dakota

North Dakota - Be Legendary

We're committed to helping qualified renters, people experiencing homelessness, and housing and utility providers get the financial help they need.

https://ndhousingstability.servicenowservices.com/nd_rent_help

Community Action Partnership of North Dakota

The ND Rent Help Program can provide rent payments to housing providers on behalf of low- and moderate- income households, including payment of rent, arrears and future rent.

https://www.capnd.org/programsandinitiatives/statewideprograms/nd-rent-help/eligibility-guidelines.html

SENDCAA

Qualified North Dakota renters may be eligible to receive up to 12 months of help through the ND Rent Help program. For more information or to apply online, please visit ND Rent Help. 

https://www.sendcaa.org/nd-rent-help.html

Ohio

Emergency Rental Assistance

Ohioans can get up to 12 months in back rent and 3 months of future rent through emergency rental assistance. If you're facing eviction, contact your local community action agency to apply for help.

https://www.ohiolegalhelp.org/resource/emergency-rental-assistance

Impact Community Action

The purpose of this service is to provide emergency financial assistance to prevent homelessness, and/or establish permanent housing for residents of Columbus and Franklin County. This program is for customers that have past due rental/mortgage costs, or first month’s rent due for a new home/apartment.

https://www.impactca.org/rental-mortgage-assistance

Oklahoma

Housing Eviction Legal Program

OBF Grantee, the Housing Eviction Legal Assistance Program (HELP) at Oklahoma City University School of Law provides legal assistance to tenants facing eviction. Dick Klinge, Director of HELP, says calls have doubled during the COVID-19 emergency as many Oklahomans face eviction due to unemployment.

https://www.okbarfoundation.org/help-for-oklahomans-facing-eviction-during-covid-19/

Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency

OHFA offers two rental assistance programs that assist low-income families in paying their rent. Read more about Housing Choice Voucher and Performance Based Contract Administration.

https://www.ohfa.org/rental/

OKC ACTION PLAN: PREVENTING HOMELESSNESS

Oklahoma City is the 20th-worst city in the country for evictions -- 18 households every day. An eviction's cascading effects can hurt children's school performance and their parents' credit scores, employment and health for years. People who have been evicted are much more likely to continue facing housing instability.

https://www.okc.gov/departments/planning/programs/homelessness/strategies-to-address-homelessness-in-oklahoma-city/preventing-homelessness

Oregon

Oregon Law Center

The Eviction Defense Project provides free legal assistance to low-income tenants facing eviction court cases. Tenants in Portland can get help even before the court process, if they have received a notice from their landlord to move out.

https://oregonlawcenter.org/eviction-defense-project/

Access Building Community

ACCESS may be able to help if you need rental or utility assistance. Get connected with local programs and state resources to help keep your housing.

https://accesshelps.org/rental-assistance/

portland.gov

Information about available resources for tenants facing eviction. Facing the potential loss of your housing is scary and can have long-term impacts. There may be resources to help you during this stressful time.

https://www.portland.gov/phb/rental-services/eviction-help-renters

Opportunities for Housing Resources and Assistance

The Oregon Eviction Diversion & Prevention Program (ORE-DAP) provides local rental assistance to low-income Jackson County renters at risk of eviction or facing homelessness.

https://ohrahelps.org/ore_dap-funding/

Pennsylvania

Housing Alliance of Pennsylvania

We seek to demonstrate that there are win-win solutions to eviction and how programs can be implemented at the local level. The Housing Alliance has prioritized scaling eviction prevention strategies and promoting the replication of these strategies across the state.

https://housingalliancepa.org/eviction-prevention/

Department of Human Services - Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP)

The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 and the American Rescue Plan Act included funding for states to establish emergency rental assistance programs. Pennsylvania and its counties received approximately $1.3 billion total from both laws, to administer assistance to renters who have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and economic insecurity.

https://www.dhs.pa.gov/ERAP/Pages/ERAP.aspx

2.1.1 Pennsylvania

Get connected to our most-requested resources for housing, utilities, food, employment and expenses, health, and mental health. View the full list of our resources for PA on our search page. To get help from a resource navigator, text your zip code to 898-211 or dial 211.

https://www.pa211.org/get-help/housing-shelter/rent-payment-assistance/

Puerto Rico

Judicial Branch of Puerto Rico

If a person has any commercial or residential property and wishes it to be vacated, that person may commence an eviction proceeding. Conversely, people who do not own the properties they occupy may have to face eviction. However, it is important that they know that there is a judicial process that must be completed before they have to vacate the property.

https://poderjudicial.pr/eng/community-education/legal-topics/civil-cases/eviction/

CDBG-DR FUNDS - Rental Assistance Program

The Rental Assistance Program responds to the urgent need to assist elderly, low-income individuals with risk of homelessness as a consequence of loss of funding for the Law 173 Program.

https://recuperacion.pr.gov/en/rental-assistance

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

With temporary bans on evictions lifted many Americans, including Veterans, across the country need assistance to remain in their homes and pay for utilities and other housing-related services. VA staff are available to assist Veterans facing housing crises by directing them to the appropriate resources and supportive services offered by VA and other government entities.

https://www.va.gov/homeless/housingresources/

Rhode Island

Office of Housing and Community Development, State of Rhode Island

This page has been developed to assist Rhode Island residents with their housing and emergency assistance needs.  Below is information and links on key agencies and programs designed to assist persons in specific areas.

https://ohcd.ri.gov/public-assistance

Homes RI

The federal Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination in housing related transactions because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability or familial status (presence of minor children or pregnancy). Additionally, HUD now administers and enforces the Fair Housing Act to prohibit discrimination on the basis of gender identity and sexual orientation.

https://homesri.org/tenantfaq/

MLPB Advancing Health Through Justice

The shortage of affordable housing for very low income households continues to worsen. The National Low Income Housing Coalition released a new report in March. HomesRI Press Release here.

https://mlpb.health/digital-digest/ri/housing-stability/

South Carolina

SC Thrive

Understanding the rules and procedures that must be followed during an eviction process can be confusing, but we're here to help. You can find free legal assistance to protect your family from eviction with help from South Carolina's Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

https://scthrive.org/hud-epp/

Origin - Eviction Prevention

Origin is dedicated to helping end homelessness in South Carolina. We assist hundreds of individuals and families each year to work towards self-sufficiency and financial stability.

https://originsc.org/eviction-prevention/

2.1.1 South Carolina

If you need any help finding resources, please dial 2-1-1 or text "help" to 211-211 for further assistance.

https://www.sc211.org/#/

South Dakota

SD Cares Housing Assistance Program Application

If you have been financially impacted due to COVID-19, the SD CARES Housing Assistance Program (SDCHAP) may provide temporary housing and/or utility assistance for South Dakota residents who meet eligibility requirements.

https://sdcareshousingassistance.communityos.org/sdcares2021

East River Legal Services

East River Legal Services (ERLS) has an Eviction Prevention Hotline. The Eviction Prevention Hotline is for individuals and families with questions regarding evictions, in any capacity, to complete an application for services over the phone.

https://www.helplinecenter.org/resourcedb/88031958-eviction-prevention-hotline-at-eviction-prevention-hotline-at-sioux-falls-site/

Tennessee

Eviction Prevention Initiative

The Eviction Prevention Initiative serves Hamilton County, Tennessee residents who are facing eviction through free legal assistance and social work services with the goal of promoting housing stability in our communities. 

https://www.rent423.com/_files/ugd/07af9a_2fda6bd9c71c41509ff1b66c0b232116.pdf

Chatt Foundation

The purpose of the program is to provide eviction prevention assistance to eligible tenants to help prevent evictions and keep households that rent stably housed. Assistance is available to very low-income households who rent housing within Tennessee and are facing eviction, are at risk of homelessness, or require assistance to maintain or obtain housing.

https://chattfoundation.org/rent-assistance


Tennessee Housing Development Agency

Grant funding has been awarded to qualified Agencies/Grantees across the State that administer eviction prevention programs.

https://thda.org/government-nonprofit-partners/emergency-rental-assistance-eviction-prevention-program

Texas

Texas Law Help.org

If you have a pending Texas Rent Relief application or local rent assistance application, you may call Texas Rent Relief at 833-9TX-RENT (833-989-7368) or the local program to which you applied for status updates about your application. Some local rent assistance programs may still have funds available. To search for local rent assistance programs

https://texaslawhelp.org/eviction-referral

City of Dallas

The City of Dallas Office of Equity and Inclusion in partnership with Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas has established an eviction assistance initiative consisting of education, training, legal counsel, and legal representation to Dallas residential rental tenants who are negatively impacted by COVID-19 and unable to pay rent to remain in their homes.

https://dallascityhall.com/departments/office-of-equity-and-inclusion/Fair-Housing/Pages/EVICTION-ASSISTANCE-INITIATIVE.aspx

Texas Apartment Association

If you’re having trouble paying rent, there may be assistance available through nonprofits or government programs.

https://www.taa.org/renters/rental-assistance/

Utah

Utah Legal Help.org

If you're being evicted and need help, there are various state agencies and non-profit groups available to help. Please see the list below and reach out to the organizations that best fit your needs. If you need additional help, you can call the Bar's staff at 801-297-7053 or email probono@utahbar.org.

https://www.utahlegalhelp.org/evictions

Utah State Courts

This page explains how to respond to an eviction case. It is for tenants. Pay attention to eviction papers you receive. If you ignore your papers you could be evicted.

https://www.utcourts.gov/en/self-help/categories/housing/landlord/eviction-tenant.html


Washington

The Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP)

The Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) helps District residents earning less than 40% of the Area Median Income (AMI) who are facing housing emergencies, by providing funding for overdue rent including late fees and court costs if a qualified household is facing eviction.

https://dashdc.org/housing-resource-center/find-safe-housing/permanent-housing/emergency-rental-assistance-program/



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