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Non-profit agencies, charities, and government organizations can provide emergency rent assistance to individuals who are faced with an eviction. The type and amount of rent help provided will vary by agency and program, however the main goal is to prevent evictions and homelessness. Select your city or county below to see what type of financial assistance is available at the local level.
Many of the rent assistance programs have limited funding and resources. Usually low income families with children, senior citizens, the disabled, and people who are faced with a short term emergency will qualify for help before others. The longer term unemployed or individuals who are not able to get back on their feet over the mid to long term may not receive help as in general the programs are intended to be short term and they are not never ending charity type programs.
Many of the local non-profit agencies and government organizations will also have staff who will work closely with the applicant to provide them with case management, counseling, and referral to other services and assistance programs. For example, clients can learn about federal government grant programs like homeless prevention and rapid rehousing, section 8 vouchers, low income housing, motel vouchers, and security deposit assistance. The primary goal of the agencies is to help people deal with any emergency or crisis housing issue that they may be facing.
If you expect to fall behind on your rent in the future, have an eviction notice, or if you need help in finding a new, more affordable home or apartment and need assistance with paying for your security deposit, moving costs, or first months rent, find non-profit agencies or other resources in your city that may be able to offer emergency financial assistance. Get the phone numbers, information, and learn about the application process for various emergency rental programs in your city or county. Or if you need information on programs that focus on rental deposits, several non-profits specialize in that. Locate more security deposit assistance resources.
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If your city or county is not listed below, find more state assistance programs, charities, non-profits, and agencies to contact for support, listed by state.
Cambridge and Middlesex Massachusetts
Fort Lauderdale and Broward County
San Jose and Santa Clara County
Region not listed? Click here to find additional agencies and emergency rent programs by state and county.
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