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Cabell County assistance programs

Find help with rent, housing, and utility bill assistance.
The City of Huntington West Virginia, and Cabell County, will receive almost $1 million in federal government aid to help West Virginians who are behind in their housing payments, and who may be currently  experiencing homelessness. The state plans to work with them to quickly provide aid so they can stay in their homes, or re-house and stabilize the families if they are currently homeless. The grants and funds can be used to provide either short or medium-term help with rent. The money can also be used for housing relocation and stabilization services.

As another benefit to the federal stimulus, other assistance programs available for this funding include credit card counseling, mediation,  help with paying security or utility deposits as well as energy bills, utility bill payments, moving cost assistance, and even case management is provided for eligible individuals and families who need help.

To be more specific, the grants can be used for up to 3 months of short-term rental assistance, or medium term aid of up to 18 months can be provided. As mentioned above, security and utility deposits can be paid as well, as other electric bills.

Southwestern Community Action Council
This non profit organization, located at 540 Fifth Avenue in Huntington (304-525-5151) offers families a diverse range of assistance programs and services including job training, energy saving weatherization assistance, help with paying heating bills, grants for rent, and the the Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP).

Heating Bill Assistance

Another local agency that people can turn to for aid is the Salvation Army. They are one of the more important agencies in the area, and they offer a number of programs, including help for heating bills. The Salvation Army says that people shouldn't hesitate to go to Cabell County Information and Referral at the Cabell County Library's third floor to apply for assistance for their bills. They may also be able to provide help for prescription drug bills, rent, free food, and more. You cal also call them at (304) 529-2401.