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Eviction prevention programs and rehousing assistance Ohio
The state of Ohio, using federal government grants, provides many programs in an effort to prevent homelessness. There are resources available for paying rent to stop an eviction, grants for a mortgage to stop foreclosures, funds for outstanding utility bills to prevent homelessness and more. While the financial support is limited and comes with conditions, the agencies listed below in Ohio offer homeless prevention and re-housing programs.
Charities and government agencies help tenants so they are not evicted. In addition to financial support, organizations provide several other non-monetary resources to residents, such as case management, outreach, and referrals to employment.
Emergency funds to stop homelessness
One of the main programs available is the ESG - Emergency Solutions Grant. The funds are offered to local agencies or social service offices (see below). They then direct aid to families or individuals that are struggling. Most of these non-profit agencies are part of the Ten-Year Plan to End Homelessness
Funds from ESG are used to both prevent homelessness and rapidly re-house individuals. This involves coordinating community resources. What may be offered will vary based on funding levels, demand, and other factors. But there can be assistance for paying rental costs, energy bills, or security and utility deposits. There are also related services for the homeless and low income, such as medical care and job training.
Resources are offered in partnership with Housing and Urban Development Department, local charities across Ohio, and the Department of Human Services, among other groups. The various homeless prevention services are available statewide, and both tenants and homeowners can participate in certain programs. Any support offered is for a crisis only, so applicants need to have an eviction or foreclosure notice. The resources range from one time assistance from ESG to free legal aid. In some cases, loans are issued to pay housing or rental expenses. For the currently homeless, there may be grants to pay for a security deposit on a new, low income home or apartment.
The demand for assistance is very high, and not everyone will be able to receive support. Priority is for seniors, families with young children or infants, the disabled, and others at risk. There are also other homeless assistance programs for veterans and the disabled in Ohio, including SSVF. Waiting lists may be used for certain resources, and funding may run out. When the money is no longer available, there are other options to try as well as national programs that assist with rent.
For those families in Ohio facing homelessness due to outstanding utility bills, there are several programs available for that as well. Some examples include the following.
- Grants from HEAP are available in dozens of counties from Community Action Agencies or the Salvation Army. Grants can help with heating and utility bills to stop an eviction. More on HEAP in Ohio.
- The state has put into place disconnection rules for wintertime heating bills. While there are regulations in place, it can help ensure gas or electric service is not turned off.
- In some cases, ESG funds can be used to pay a portion of an energy bill in a crisis situation.
Rehousing is another focus. The state of Ohio and its partners, using HUD funds, try to stop evictions and foreclosure in the first place. However, when that can’t happen and someone needs a new home or apartment to live in, rehousing services are available.
This may include access to shelters, short term transitional housing, and then permanent placement. After the Ohio resident is somewhat stable, the last step may involve funds to pay a rental deposit or first / last months rent. Any support will come with conditions and is focused only on low income homes or apartments. For those families that were evicted and now have a source of stable income from a job, there are places that help pay security deposits.
Free legal aid for tenants to stop an eviction in Ohio
Tenants will also normally have access to landlord / tenant mediation services. This can be coordinated by staff, often in partnership with local pro-bono law firms. Understanding the state of Ohio eviction laws and regulations can be very helpful for families. This mediation process may also provide the family more time to find a new home. Lawyers can review a lease agreement, represent a client in court to contest the eviction, and provide other support. Tenants can apply for free legal assistance in Ohio to address their housing needs.
Case management is also available. Staff will work with the individual to help them gain stability and break any cycle of homelessness. This includes financial literacy, job placement, food, and applications to government benefits. This is available for single parents, veterans, the disabled and other low income families.
Ohio homeowners can also benefit from homeless prevention services. Not only can they take advantage of the energy programs referenced above, but there are also free foreclosure services available. Many of the community action agencies are certified by HUD to provide this service to homeowners.
Non-profits to contact in Ohio
The agencies listed are part of programs such as Emergency Solutions Grant or others. They may have access to federal government grants and can provide referrals and other support services. However all funding is usually very limited and allocated on an annual basis. Find the main counties and cities home homeless prevention in OH below as well as many other local agencies at the bottom of the page.
Adams County
- Adams County Shelter for the Homeless, Inc.. 11483 State Route 41, West Union, Ohio 45693. Call (937) 544-8164. Short term, emergency housing is available which could lead to placement into transitional housing as well as referrals to programs for paying rental deposits.
AllenLima County
- Community Action of Western OH - Allen Council on Community Affairs. 540 S Central Ave, Lima, OH 45804. Phone: (419) 227-2586
- AllenLima's Samaritan House, Inc. - Main address - 328 West McKibben Street, Lima, OH 45801. Main phone: (419) 222-4663.
Ashtabula
- Samaritan House - Ashtabula Homeless Shelter, Inc.. 4125 Station Ave, Ashtabula, OH 44004. Dial (440) 992-3178
Athens County
- Integrated Services of Appalachian Ohio, Inc., 11 Graham Dr, Athens, OH 45701, (740) 594-6807
- Good Works, Inc., 7857 Luhrig Rd, Athens, OH 45701. Dial
Belmont County
- The Salvation Army. 809 Emmet Ave NW, New Philadelphia, OH. Phone (330) 364-3811. The non-profit is allocated ESG grants, which can help the homeless or families facing an eviction.
Champaign
- Caring Kitchen, Incorporated, 300 Miami St, Urbana, OH 43078. Call (937) 653-8443
Clermont
- Clermont County Community Services, Inc., 3003 Hospital Dr, Batavia, OH 45103. Call (513) 732-2277
Columbiana County
- Columbiana County Mental Health Clinic. 188 N Lincoln Ave, Salem, OH. Call (330) 332-1514
- Community Action Agency of Columbiana County, Inc. 7880 Lincole Pl, Lisbon, OH 44432. Call (330) 424-7221. Not only may one-time, emergency financial aid be offered, but other services include legal support, landlord - tenant mediation and more.
Cuyahoga
- Frontline - Mental Health Services for Homeless Persons, Inc. Main address is 1744 Payne Ave, Cleveland, OH 44114. Phone (216) 623-6555
- Cleveland area branch of Cuyahoga County Job And Family Services. Call (216) 391-5027 for information on housing or rent assistance programs, including PRC - Prevention, Retention And Contingency. Families have other options available to them though for everything from financial help to pay a security deposits to pro-active, eviction prevention services.
Defiance
- Northwestern Ohio Community Action Commission, Inc. 104 E Washington St, Napoleon, OH 43545. (419) 599-2481. There may be government grants as part of the Emergency Solutions program for paying back rent in an emergency and other support services for tenants.
Delaware County
- The Salvation Army. 137 E William St, Delaware, OH 43015. Call (740) 369-8018
- Family Promise of Delaware County. 35 N Washington St, Delaware, OH 43015. Phone (740) 362-7817
Fairfield County
- Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio, 500 W. Wilson Bridge Rd.. Worthington, Ohio 43085-2238. Dial 614-228-5200. Information on low income housing and apartments may are available for veterans, the homeless, and working poor in Ohio. ODFJ is one non-profit involved in homeless prevention and they partner with other groups.
Fayette
- Community Action Commission of Fayette County. 1400 U.S. 22, Washington Ct Hs, OH 43160. Dial (740) 335-7282
Franklin
- Franklin County Department of Job and Family Services. Location is 1721 Northland Park Ave, Columbus, OH 43229. Call (844) 640-6446
- Community Shelter Board. 355 E Campus View Blvd Ste 250, Columbus, OH 43235. Phone (614) 221-9195. Other resources can also support tenants in the community.
Franklin County
- Faith Mission, Inc. 245 North Grant Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43215. Call (614) 224-6617. May have funds for rent to stop an eviction from occurring.
- Maryhaven, Inc. 1791 Alum Creek Dr., Columbus, OH 43207. Call (614) 445-8131
- The Young Women's Christian Association. 65 South Fourth Street, Columbus, OH 43215. Phone: 614.224.9121
Hamilton
- Center for Respite Care, Inc., 1615 Republic St, Cincinnati, OH 45202. Call (513) 621-1868. There are many other non-profits and government agencies that can help.
Hancock County
- Findlay Hope House for the Homeless, Inc. Address: 1800 N Blanchard St, Findlay, OH. Telephone - (419) 427-2848. Clients can learn about shelters, rehousing services that can help with moving or security deposit costs, and even services such as free meals.
Highland
- Highland County Homeless Shelter. 145 Homestead Dr, Hillsboro, OH 45133. Call (937) 393-0634
Jefferson
- The Urban Mission Ministries, Inc., 301 N 5th St., Steubenville, OH 43952. Dial (740) 282-8010
Lake County
- Project Hope for the Homeless. Location is 25 Freedom Rd, Painesville, OH 44077. Phone: (440) 354-6417. The charity helps the homeless as well as people facing an eviction or foreclosure. There may be money available for housing needs, counseling, loans, and other aid.
Lorain
- Neighborhood Alliance. 3835 Clifton Ave, Lorain, OH 44055. Phone: 440-233-8768. HPRP is one of the main eviction prevention programs in the county. it also helps the homeless by providing free motel vouchers and other support.
Lucas County
- Beach House. Location is 915 N. Erie St., Toledo, OH 43604. Call 419-241-9277
- Toledo Community Service Center, 669 Indiana Ave., Toledo, OH 43604. Phone: 419-242-5505
- Catholic Charities-Diocese of Toledo, Inc., 1933 Spielbusch Ave, Toledo, OH 43604. Phone: (419) 244-6711. While there is limited funding, staff or churches may be able to coordinate no interest loans for housing or paying rent expenses. Many other social services are available in an effort to stop evictions in Toledo Ohio.
Marion County
- Marion Shelter Program, Inc., 498 N Main St, Marion, OH 43302. Phone (740) 387-4550
Miami County
- Community Housing of Darke, Miami & Shelby Counties, Inc., 1100 Wayne St, Troy, OH 45373. Phone - (937) 332-0021. Referrals can be made to the ESG program, or case managers have details on public housing as well as low income apartments.
- Family Abuse Shelter of Miami County, Inc., 530 Crescent Dr, Troy, OH 45373. Dial: (937) 339-6761
Montgomery
- St. Vincent de Paul Social Services, Inc., Location is 945 S Edwin C Moses Blvd, Dayton, OH 45417. Call (937) 222-5555. Federal government or state of Ohio grants can be used for expenses such as utilities or rental costs. If these agencies can’t help, locate other rehousing and emergency eviction prevention services. Assistance is coordinated for singe adults or households with children and others.
Muskingum County
- The Salvation Army. 515 Putnam Ave., Zanesville, OH 43701. Dial (740) 452-8350
Pike County
- The Community Action Committee of Pike County. 941 Market Street, P.O. Box 799, Piketon, Ohio 45661. Phone: 740-289-2371
Portage
- Family & Community Services, Inc., 705 Oakwood St, Ravenna, OH 44266. Dial (330) 297-7027
- Coleman Professional Services, Inc., 5982 Rhodes Rd, Kent, OH. Phone - (330) 673-1347
Sandusky
- W. S. O. S. Community Action Commission, Inc., 801 Kirk St, Fostoria, OH 44830. Telephone: (419) 334-8911
- Liberty Center of Sandusky County, Inc., 1421 East State Street, Fremont, Ohio 43420. Phone - (419) 332-8777
Stark
- The Young Womens Christian Association, of Canton, Ohio, 231 6th St. NE, Canton, OH 44702. Phone:(330) 453-7644. Additional housing programs are provided too. Homeless Prevention and Rapid Rehousing is combined with social services, such as job placement and budgeting.
Summit County
- City of Akron, Department of Planning and Urban Development. 161 S High St, Akron, OH 44308, For information on housing programs, dial (330) 375-2750 or (330) 375-2770. Assistance is available across the region. Find charities, intake sites for government grants, and other assistance for stopping an eviction..
Union
- The Community Action Organization of Delaware, Madison and Union Counties, Inc., 555 Sunbury Rd, Delaware, OH 43015. Dial (740) 369-3184. This non-profit is part of the nationwide network. The goal is to prevent homelessness and rehouse individuals, whether they are single moms, seniors, or veterans. Many housing solutions, including loans and placement into low income apartments, are available.
Warren County
- Warren Metropolitan Housing Authority, 990 E Ridge Dr, Lebanon, OH 45036. Phone: (937) 425-1226
Washington
- The Community Action Program Corporation of Washington-Morgan Counties. Address is 218 Putnam St, Marietta, OH 45750. Telephone - (740) 373-3745
Wayne County
- Liberty Center Connections, Inc., Address is 104 Spink Street / Gault Liberty Center, Wooster, Ohio 44691. Telephone - 330-263-6021
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