Midland County assistance programs.
Get help with mortgage, rent, and other bills
From people who need rent assistance, to those who may need help paying utility bills or their mortgage, there are local organizations and agencies that can help. They can guide people through the process of applying for various assistance and grant programs. Learn more about your options.
The Mid-Michigan Community Action Agency (MMCAA) is one such organization, and they administer several resources and services.
- Financial, Budgeting, and Debt Management - Offers advice and courses on financial management, budgeting, credit card assistance, and home ownership. Find additional ways to get debt help. More.
- Emergency Food Assistance - MMCAA may provide you and your family with emergency food, or they can refer you to another agency or charity. Emergency food assistance may be available to all families and individuals who are in danger of going without a meal.
- Help for Utility Bills - Get help with heating, electric, deliverable heating fuel, natural gas or water bills. They can also stop a utility service shutoff. The Mid Michigan Community Action has access and information on a variety of different programs available for individuals and families that are struggling with paying their monthly utility bills.
- Mortgage Help and Rent Assistance Programs - A multitude of programs and resources are available to help struggling homeowners and / or renters with housing emergencies. Assistance that is available may include:
- Mortgage foreclosure assistance and prevention resources. Find additional Michigan mortgage programs. Read more.
- Cash grants to pay past-due rent
- Funds for first month's rent and security deposits
- Home Energy Improvements - People can save on their energy bills from the federal government funded weatherization assistance program. It is a home energy efficiency program which provides a free, one-time service that will provide homeowners with free energy saving upgrades, such as free insulation, caulking, and more.
- Home Repairs - Programs, such as emergency repairs, window replacements, new furnaces, and more are available to help homeowners both repair and update their home to ensure it is safe and livable.
Call the Mid-Michigan Community Action Agency at (989) 386-3805.
Rent Assistance in Midland County Michigan
Midland Area Homes (phone 989-496-9550) helps low-income people with housing issues. They can provide rent assistance, or referrals to other government programs.