Need of help with a security deposit - What options are there?

[Admin - Jon McNamara]

We have information on place to turn to in Oklahoma. There are tens of agencies. It sounds like you need a homeless prevention program, which will help you move. As part of this, there is security deposit assistance in Oklahoma. then, after you get established into an affordable apartment, you can enroll into their case management services. So try that approach.

[Agilent]

I NEED HELP WITH A DEPOSIT FOR 300.00 TO RENT AN APARTMENT FOR ME AND MY TWO CHILDREN. I LIVE IN PINAL COUNTY HOUSING BUT I AM BEING PUSHED OUT BECAUSE THEY WANT TO RENT TO BLACKS AND MEXICANS ONLY, AND I AM WHITE.
I WILL BE HOMELESS WITH FIRST MONTH RENT. I WORK PART TIME BUT DO NOT HAVE THE MONEY FOR A DEPOSIT AS I LIVE PAYCHECK TO PAYCHECK AND I AM ON FOOD STAMPS AND STATE INSURANCE. PLEASE HELP SO WE DO NOT HAVE TO LIVE IN OUR CAR IN 100 DEGREE HEAT.

[Admin - Jon McNamara]

Some of the security deposit and rent programs in Jersey City may help here. But as you said, you will need a job. What is the recovery period for the back surgery? Maybe live with family until you recover and get work. As that will help you in your quest for security deposit assistance.

[shirlee]

Me and my fiancée are expecting a baby boy in August. We signed up for an apartment. We are supposed to move in the first week of April but I got hurt at work and was told I will most likely need back surgery.
He is the only one working at the moment due to my injury. We just don't have the money to move in now or pay the utility deposits and I'm in fear of us being homeless if we can't come up with the money because the family of ours we are staying with is putting us out regardless if we have a place to stay or not.

[Skylert]

I am recently divorced from an abusive marriage of 23 years and am seeking a government grant. It is the first time on my own and I have to pay a security deposit to move then turn around and pay rent 2 weeks later. The apartment complex I am moving in is going to require $695 for deposit plus prorate the security deposit so I should not need a grant more than $900 to move in then I will be responsible for rent in July.
I would really appreciate the help. This will help me with a new start for myself and it is supposed to be ready by the third week in March. Thank you.

[Maher]

I need help paying rent. I am currently living in a motel turned apartments and have been unemployed since April. I had two jobs that I could have started but ended up in the hospital for 5 days and the jobs were given to others. I have no source of income at this time. My husband is not working either and we have been taking in scrap to have food and gas. Please contact me because my property manager will be changing the door code if we do not pay by Sunday at this point. I do not see how this will happen. Our rent includes everything.... water, power, TV and is furnished. I am not sure where to turn and worry has turned in to panic.

[Sheppard1]

I'm in need of assistants with the 1st month rent and deposit. I have a job but is currently sleeping in my car. I work 50-60 hours a week and get paid weekly but living in the state I am it's hard to save any kind of money. I would be able to pay my rent every month at these apartments with no problem. I'm just asking for help, thank you.

[Admin - Jon McNamara]

There are several security deposit assistance programs in Bucks County that you can apply to. Even though you are homeless, do you have a job? As asking for $399 is not a lot of money if you are employed, and your chances of getting help in Bucks County will be increased if you have an income.

[Hughes]

I am in need of security deposit and obtaining either a section 8 rental assistance program or subsidized housing. I am 54 years old, permanently disabled and have been on the section 8 waiting list for the last two years however they messed up and didn't include I was disabled, which I feel has prevented me from being contacted by now and very unfair.
I would appreciate any help you have to offer for deposit or first month rent. I am currently paying rent to a girlfriend to stay with her temporarily, but the sanitation conditions are not good and I need to move into a low income based apartment ASAP. Thank you,

[Thrones]

I am a single parent, and I am looking for help if possible to pay the part of first month’s rent and the deposit. I am currently a student and I am still in the process of looking for a full time job. My deposit is $587 and my rent is $1250 and I have will have $600. I only need help just this one time. I have never asked for help in regards to this and do apologize for the inconvenience. I sincerely hope to hear back from someone. Thank you.

[Whiskey]

My question is this, are there any programs that could help our family with the deposit of the home and the first month’s rent? I can't tell you how many times a day I pray for guidance and relief for my children. We are good people, we've simply hit a rough patch and need a voucher. I can provide references from our previous landlord, the manager of the hotel, pay stubs as proof of employment, a death certificate to prove my Mom has passed, my childcare's birth certificates... We can't seem to pay this deposit this without help from a voucher. We can pay back any source that we go through in time.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for simply reading this letter.
May you have a very blessed day!

[Aintlast]

I am a single mom with 3 children. We are currently homeless and need assistance with the security deposit for the apartment I have applied for. They can only hold the unit for me until 6 pm tonight. It is $399.00. We have been gone for weeks and this could help us out tremendously. Thank you and I hope to hear back. God bless.

[Admin - Jon McNamara]

There are rent and security deposit programs in Buffalo that are run by many agencies. But if you are getting evicted, it will be hard to get help as any program will think it they assist it is throwing good money at a bad situation. You better have a plan in place for stability. That is probably the only way and Erie County New York security deposit program will even consider helping you.

Hello, I'm from Buffalo NY and I'm trying to find some assistance for the security deposit to help me move. I'm getting evicted after I call the health department on my landlord and have to be out his house by the 27th of October. Which is impossible for me to do with disability income. Can you please give me some insight on what I can do for the deposit? Thank you have a bless day.

[Molly Ring]

My husband and I and our family of six got evicted from public housing 3 years ago and have been staying with three different family members since. We both work and is looking for help with security deposits and affordable housing ASAP! We've been with this last family member for two years and it's time to go.

[Rolle]

I am a single parent to a 3 year old toddler. My daughter, my 26 male cousin, and I are sleeping on couch to couch. We moved here from Hawaii but did not have the deposit then. Need help with finding a place for us. We have no vehicle. Our family won't help. He just started working but we don't have any money to get a place or car.
We would need help getting a place, money for the security deposit and maybe a vehicle and if I work, I would need help financially to help pay for day care. We just moved so don't know if I qualify for anything. I need help because I can't be moving couch to couch with a toddler.

[Stressed Out]

I live in Battle Creek, Michigan. I am disabled and I receive SSDI. I need assistance with first month rent, the lease application fee and The Department of Human Resources will pay my Security Deposit. Can you help find an agency that will pay my first month rent as well as app fee so I don't have to be homeless for another month in order to save money for first month rent.

[Admin - Jon McNamara]

The deposits of rent, pet fees, security, etc. are 4 times more than the monthly rent? Why is the difference so high. Also, since you have lived with the significant other for many years, just stay there a few more weeks and save that income for the moving costs you have. Or you can use the money to pay down those debts. Many of the non-profits that offer security deposit help can also counsel you on those needs too, as they want the tenant to be stable. So try those options, and locate financial help to pay security deposits.

[Cassandra]

Hello, I'm from Buffalo NY and I'm trying to find some assistance for the security deposit to help me move. I'm getting evicted after I call the health department on my landlord and have to be out his house by the 27th of October. Which is impossible for me to do with disability income. Can you please give me some insight on what I can do for the deposit? Thank you have a bless day.

[Admin - Jon McNamara]

Well, if it was a lease violation, then the management office can evict you. Even if you blame it on a guest. If you have those 2 kids, some programs may help with a security deposit. But this type of support is not common. Anyhow, locate the grant programs to pay security deposits and waht agencies to call to apply at.

[Charlie]

Hi, I'm looking for help to pay my first month’s rent for apartment in February . I live in Lakewood, CO 80226. And help with getting my medical bill account for my ortho process back on track, so I can get my work done for my teeth. I also need furniture for my new apartment like living couch and love seat and dining room table set and dressers. Please and thank you for the help and the referrals.