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

[Admin - Jon McNamara]

Maybe the best place for a security deposit grant is from the Washington homeless prevention programs. They often help "rehouse" families too. Especially if you were in the military and served the country. Maybe they can negotiate that with the landlord as well, and locate Washington security deposit help from homeless prevention programs run by charities.

[Rachel]

I am a mother of 2 kids who is trying to move because I really don't have a stable place to stay. I am receiving (TANF) and (SNAP) at this moment trying to move in my own 1 bedroom apartment so I can have a stable place for my family at this moment. I really need help with my security deposit in my first month rent. I will really appreciate if someone can help me at this moment. Thank you.

[Tebowing]

I'm in need of assistance in a security deposit if $700.00. I've currently just gave birth on December 21 and I work but due to my maternity leave my job does not provide any leave benefits. I am on a program for housing but have to provide my own funds for the security deposit. This would be me and my four children's Christmas gift since I was unable to provide them with anything for Christmas. Thank you!

[Candy]

Looking to moving from my apartment that is mold infested. My sister who lives with me was hospitalized for inflammation in the lungs and has difficulty breathing. Looking to rent another apartment but the security deposit is very costly and I do not have the means to pay the deposit. I want to move as soon as soon possible because my landlord takes no precaution to prevent or fix the problem, especially since many other tenants in the building complain of having mold and are also sick. Please help me to find a grant. Thank you.

[chass]

I work for two nonprofits and am a full-time student with financial aid. I make very little money and am having to move from my home of 5 years due to personal issues with my significant other. I have credit issues, and debt, and am unable to afford move in fees or deposits. I look to rent a house or duplex with a roommate, and once both jobs begin to pay better, I can afford $650 per month for rent. Deposit, application fees, pet deposits, and first month rent is estimated at $2500. I am looking for financial assistance to help me cover the cost to move into a new place by June 15th, 2015. Any assistance or input would be greatly appreciated. Thank you so much in advance for your time and support.

[Olay]

My family is being evicted because of a incident that happened at my house involving a guest and someone he invited over. We had nothing to do with the incident but rental office was notified and it was a violation of their contract so we have a week to move....we have two small children and need a place I’ve looked online at one bedroom apartments with a price range of 450-500. We would like to move into something before the 14th but don’t have enough for the deposit and first month.

[ceueller]

I had a fire back in August, and my disabled brother and my sister were put out of their apartment. It was condemned and is going to auction. We decided to pool our resources together. I found a 3 bedroom apartment in south Dallas and the rent is 900.00 a month.
I make 800.00 a month and my brother is on social security and makes over 800.00. My sister has applied for social security so I know we can cover rent and utilities, but we just need help with first and security. If there is anyway you can help it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

[Martin1]

I just moved in to Canton Ohio and I am in the process of a job next week but I have no place to stay. I don't have money to help get me started, Once I start work next Week I will be able to keep up with everything but I really need that extra help getting a place.
You can contact me by calling. I just moved from Marietta Ohio to Canton Ohio to fulfill a wonderful career but like I said I was able to get a job but no shelter. One I start work I will be able to take care of everything else but I really need help ASAP getting shelter because it's a little to cold outside!

[Doler]

I need help paying my security deposit and first months rent. Right now I'm homeless with my 2 year old son and was recently after 2 years approved for an apartment and a HUD voucher but can't come up with the money to pay the security deposit and first months rent. I'm currently working and will be able to pay my rent but I just need a little help getting started on the right path. Could you please help.

[Denzell]

I live in public low income housing in Hyde Park Massachusetts. I’m a single mother of 4 children. I am currently 3,000 dollars behind in my rent and facing possible termination of my lease. I have no one I can turn too. I’m in desperate need of rent assistance so me and my children wont become homeless. PLEASE HELP. Thank You and God bless.

[Pullo]

My family was evicted from our apartment in McDonough, GA. We are currently cramped up at our in laws which is not very healthy for the children with all the arguing & problems that occur with all of us being here. My husband has a job and has been employed for 3 years now. I am in the process of searching for a job but no luck so far. We need a little assistance with paying a deposit to move into our own space.

[Gomez]

I am disabled & on a fixed income. I currently live in an apartment & when lease is up I've got to move. Rent is too much along with the electric cost. I need help on weather I can get help & stay at the apartment or help on what to do to find an apartment with rental assistance or section 8. There's so much info on internet that I'm overwhelmed & confused on what to do. I make calls & I just get referred to the next person. Please, can someone help me? Any useful assistance is greatly appreciated.

[Jasmine12]

My children and I need to move out of the duplex I'm renting for my family us and all belongings have tone moved out no later than 3/23/14 by midnight (it's not an eviction just an agreement) that leaves us 9 days without a place to live till we can move into a new place on the first.

We are in need of some motel vouchers for the 9 day period through the first we may need a little assistance with the security deposit to move into a new place. I'm disabled on a limited income my wife and I are separated and I take care of the children with no help financially or physically. I'm looking to move into a place with cheaper rent or a low income or income based housing. Please contact me if my kids and I can receive some motel vouchers or assistance with security deposit or any other assistance you might have or can direct me to I would really appreciate the short term help thanks and have a great day.

[Roker]

I'm homeless and my girlfriend has been trying to help me by letting me stay at her family members' houses. I'm only 17, when I turned 16 my aunt and uncle kicked me off because they couldn't benefit off me anymore with the money I got a month for being adopted. My mother was on drugs so my brother and I were separated and sent to foster homes. My aunt and uncle took custody of me when they found out the benefits. I was staying with my girlfriend's mother but she found it awkward and inappropriate once my girlfriend went off to a new state for a job. I recently got a job, and a landlord gave me a deal on an apartment because my girlfriend is a student in the area. All I need is the security deposit. I'll pay it back and do whatever it takes, I just need a place soon because I have no where else to go after this week is up. Help please. Call me if anyone sees this.

[Admin - Jon McNamara]

Not really sure what you mean by a grant, but there is no such thing as free money. However there are some non-profits and rental programs in Washington DC that you can try, and they are on the main site. Maybe they will have funds for helping with a first month rent payment or security deposit if the only other option available is homelessness. Read Washington DC financial assistance.

[Admin - Jon McNamara]

How do you need help with the deposit? Not sure we understand. Did you already move into your Seattle apartment? The landlord let you do that without paying all the money? Anyway, we have extensive information on places to try in Seattle for rent help, and read more by clicking here.

[Norisez]

Hello. My landlord sent me a notice that they will not be renewing my lease and I need to be out by February 14th 2014. With no money saved for moving because this was a short notice, I do not have a deposit to put on an apartment that I found. Also still paying rent where I live now, makes it harder to get up a deposit. Could there be any assistance with that?

[JessieMarie]

Hi, I have 2 kids. We just recently found a home after 6 months of staying with others. I'm happy but I only receive SSI which is 710.00 a month which don't exactly pay all that needs to be paid especially when there is extra bills piled on. I'm just asking for help to get in my home, pay the application and transportation. We have no vehicle and me and my children go to the doctors a lot. I have medical problems. There’s is psychological they also see therapist and psyches. If you could please help us we would be so grateful to you. Thank you

[Admin - Jon McNamara]

You didn't say what area that is and where exactly you need a voucher for. However there are places that may offer help for first months rent or deposits. Or they may offer loans for paying security deposits. There are community action agencies, Salvation Army centers, and more. If you reply with a location we can be more helpful as to where to go for a voucher. Otherwise, locate resources for security deposits.

[Gronker]

I've been struggling ever since I got discharged from the Navy during boot camp due to an injury. I got extremely sick after coming home with a problem with my kidney. I do work full time in Washington but it is not enough to get me by. I am currently living in between friends houses and my car. I have a place lined up to move to on December 1. But I only managed to save up enough for first and security. However this landlord want first last and security. I was wondering if there is any programs to help me?