Rental assistance in Huntington and Cabell County WV
The government as well as charities provide help with rent in Cabell County. In addition to emergency, one time financial assistance, there are other housing resources in the Huntington area. They range from shelters, free legal aid for tenants to stop evictions, security deposit help and more. These programs are in addition to any emergency or long term rental assistance near you in Cabell County listed below.
When applying for support, the applicant needs to be (1) low to moderate income or (2) homeless. Any type of housing assistance provided is combined with case management. So if there is in fact financial help for a family to pay for back rent, the client will also need job placement, budgeting, etc. Therefore any grant money to help pay for housing (rent, utilities, etc.) is combined with long term support, even including section 8 HUD vouchers.
Even when an agency can’t assist with making rental payments or other costs (utilities, storage fees, etc.) they will offer referrals. As the goal is to prevent homelessness in all of Cabell County.
Places in the Huntington WV area that help pay rent
Cabell County Community Services Organization, Inc.
724 10th Ave, Huntington, WV 25701-2733. Dial CCCSO at (304) 529-4952
Rent assistance is available from this non-profit, the community action agency. Referrals are also given to government grants, low income apartments in Cabell County, loan programs for paying bills or rent, LIHEAP, and more.
Cabell County office of West Virginia Department Of Health And Human Services
Main address is 2699 Park Avenue, Huntington, WV 25704. Dial 304-528-5800
Short term financial aid (including for rent and housing needs) is part of the Emergency Assistance Program. It is a last resort and generally for very low income families, senior citizens or those in poverty. There is TANF money including grants that help with rent, energy bills, and other support is offered.
Salvation Army
Location is 1223 3rd Ave, Huntington, WV 25701. Phone for appointments is (304) 529-2401
Emergency rent and financial assistance may be offered. They also help homeless people get a free motel voucher for immediate lodging. The church/ministry also has other resources in Cabell County, as rental and housing programs are limited. Locate other Salvation Army rent assistance programs in Cabell County.
Huntington West Virginia Housing Authority
Address of PHA is 300 Seventh Ave. West, Huntington, West Virginia 25701. For information, dial (304) 526-4437 or 304-526-4400
While there is often a waiting list, section 8 or the HUD Housing Choice Voucher Rental Assistance Program can help with long term rent costs, based on the tenant’s income. It is a subsidy service for income based homes in the private market.
Legal Aid of West Virginia
Location is 1005 6th Ave, Huntington, WV 25701. Call (866) 255-4370 or (304) 697-2070
Free eviction defense services, landlord dispute services, mediation and more can reduce homelessness. More on West Virginia free legal assistance.
Catholic Charities West Virginia Western Region
520 13th St, Huntington WV. Call 304-650-3514
Emergency financial assistance is offered in some cases, including to single moms and seniors. Limited funds, or a loan, can help with rent expenses. They offer referrals to government benefits, assist farm workers and asylum seekers and offer other aid.
WV Coalition to End Homelessness
Call 304-842-9522 or email [email protected]
Various organizations are part of the organization. Homeless people and struggling tenants can get rent help from Homeless Prevention and Rehousing. Other options include FEMA and ESG grants which are provided for rent, utility or security deposits, and more. It also combines shelter along with transitional housing.
Huntington City Mission
Address: 624 10th St, Huntington, West Virginia 25701. Main Phone: (304) 523-0293
A homeless shelter. It also gives clothes, a store has gently used furniture to tenants, and other support including possible referrals to storage cost or rent help when leaving the shelter.
Cabell-Huntington Coalition – Harmony House
Main address is 627 4th Ave, Huntington, West Virginia 25701. Call (304) 523-2764
The non-profits works to stop homelessness, with rent money part of an eviction prevention service. They offer a shelter (Harmony House) as well as transitional and permanent. Other resources include a list of all local government rent relief programs as well as case management. Once stabilized programs to help pay security deposits in an apartment or moving costs are offered.
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