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Residents of Pontiac and Oakland County Michigan can receive rental assistance from the programs and non-profits listed below. The programs can offer grants to pay rent, security deposits, and other housing expenses. Or get referrals and advice in applying for government housing and rent assistance.
The Oakland County rent assistance programs focus on the low income, senior citizens, and unemployed, however others can receive financial assistance too. The primary goal is to prevent evictions and the resulting homelessness. So if you are faced with a future eviction, apply as soon as possible for emergency rent help. Or if you are looking for a new home or apartment, money to pay security deposits or moving costs may be available too.
Department of Human Services (FIA) Oakland County
This local county government office can provide emergency rental assistance, funds for paying security deposits, and other housing type expenses, such as electric bills. Just as importantly they are a great place for referrals and help in applying for public and government aid.
Oakland County Shelters, Emergency Food and Housing Assistance. 1-800-A-SHELTER - Statewide shelter information & locator. Call to find information on housing solutions.
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Grace Centers of Hope - 35 E. Huron, Pontiac, Michigan 48342, (248) 334-2187
Pontiac Salvation Army - 118 W. Lawrence St., Pontiac, Michigan 48342, (248) 338-9601
Oakland County Michigan Salvation Army - 431 N. Main St., Royal Oak, MI, (248) 546-6566. The Salvation Army offers case management, emergency housing and rent help, training & classes, community referrals, and other services, such as household products.
Baldwin Church Warming Center - 212 Baldwin in Pontiac, (248) 332-3101. Can provide information and referrals.
Delonis Shelter – Another local Pontiac Michigan shelter and place for information on emergency housing. 312 W. Huron, Ann Arbor, Michigan (734) 662-2829
Neighborhood Service Organization – Another emergency hotline. 24-Hour Help Line (313) 224-7000
OLHSA (Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency) – The non-profit offers support services for housing, rental assistance, emergency, HIV/AIDS, family, housing solutions, child, maternal. The contact information in Pontiac office ph # (248)209-2600 or dial the Ferndale Michigan office ph # (248)542-5860
Prisoner Re-entry Program – Only can help ex-convicts and people coming from jail. Dial (248) 681-1705 ext 233
Active Faith – Organization serves as a resource center for low-income families. Need to dial (248) 437-9790 for an appointment. Need to bring documents including rent history, house payment receipt, and proof of income, utility bills or school record for backup. South Lyon, Michigan
Community Housing Network – A partnership of churches, charities, and non-profits in Pontiac Michigan that can help stop evictions and offer rental assistance and money for security deposits. Other assistance includes rental subsidy, leasing assistance, home buying, and permanent supportive shelter. Phone (248) 928-0111
Lighthouse of Oakland County – A leading agency. Call for emergency services, housing and rent assistance. Call (248) 920-6100 or stop by 46156 Woodward Ave, Pontiac, MI 48342
Oakland County Housing Counseling Pontiac – This government approved non-profit is an agency that provides HUD Approved Housing Assistance Programs. Specifically, programs include Rental Assistance Housing Counseling, Mortgage Delinquency and Default Resolution Counseling, and information on rentals. 250 Elizabeth Lake Road, Pontiac, Michigan. Call 248-858-5402
Neighbor For Neighbor, Inc. – This organization can help fund and is a major sponsor of assistance programs providing basic necessities to the needy in North Oakland County. Services offered include rent and housing assistance. Other services can provide free food and clothing distribution programs in hope to make people more independent. Davisburg, Michigan. 248-634-0900
Father Clement H. Kern Foundation – Can offer social services and programs for the poor and needy. White Lake, MI.
Oakland County Community & Home Improvement – Administers the federal government stimulus funded Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program. Get money to prevent evictions and homelessness. Pontiac, Michigan. Dial (248) 858-5403
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