Lincolnton and Lincoln County rent and housing assistance.
There are only a few organizations that offer emergency rent assistance or shelter in the greater Lincoln County North Carolina area. They are noted below. All of them have limited funding, and when the money runs out, they may direct the applicant to another nearby agency for help. Find everything from security deposit assistance to rent help, free legal aid to stop evictions, and homeless shelters below.
Note, when applying for funds (whether a grant or a loan for paying their rent) low income families or individuals should always bring proof of income as well as residency, copy of their household income, and other supporting documentation. Funds to help pay for housing or rental costs will generally give priority to the most vulnerable in Lincoln County, and that may be a disabled person, senior citizen, or even single mom or dad with kids.
Lincoln County Department of Social Services - DSS
Address is 1136 East Main Street
Lincolnton, North Carolina 2809
Main number is 704-732-0738
General and Emergency Assistance is available in North Carolina. It includes TANF cash aid, housing or rent programs, LIHEAP for energy bills or deposits, and other public aid.
Christian Ministry of Lincoln County
Main address is 230 E Water Street
Lincolnton, NC 28092
Telephone number - (704) 732-0383
While a faith based Christian church, they help people of all religions and backgrounds and races. There may be funds for paying rent, security deposits, and other housing costs. There is also furniture for a new home or apartment, utility bill help, and more. All the financial aid can free up a family’s income for their paying their own rent costs.
Free Legal Aid in Gastonia covers Lincoln County
Location is 1508 S York Rd.
Gastonia, NC 28052
1-866-219-5262
The center offers legal help, guidance, and other support. One focus is on housing issues, both eviction and foreclosure prevention.
Maiden Salvation Army – This charity also covers Lincoln County
Address is 1206 E Main St
Maiden, NC 28650
Dial (828) 428-8752
Services range from a low-cost thrift store to emergency financial aid (rent, shelter, etc.), case management, job programs, and other social services.
Hesed House - Shelter
100 Ann Gaither Court
Lincolnton, North Carolina 28092
Main number is 704-732-0175
The main shelter in Lincoln County. There may be additional beds for the homeless during cold winter weather. Meals, clothes, and other homeless prevention assistance may be arranged.
Cherryville Area Ministries
Location is 212 N Mountain St
Cherryville, NC 28021
Main number is (704) 435-3866
Anyone with an eviction or utility shut off notice can apply for rent help or money for a utility bill. The emergency grants for rent and other bills are for families in Lincolnton, Bessemer City, Cherryville and Dallas.
Lincolnton Housing Authority
806 McBee St.
Nelson, North Carolina 28092-3512
Dial (704)735-2221
The Lincoln County Public Housing Authority. They offer section 8 HUD housing choice vouchers along with self-sufficiency, homeownership buying programs, loans, and other rent or housing help.
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