Rent help in Columbia County Georgia.
In combination with regional agencies, emergency rental assistance is available in Columbia County Georgia for income qualified tenants. Find details on the several churches and charities that offer help as well as Community Resource Centers. Many of the housing, security deposits and emergency rent assistance programs cover not only Columbia County, but they also extend to nearby towns and counties.
Since the financial resources for helping with back rent are regional, it may be that a tenant or homeless person is given referral. This should not be surprising as financial resources are limited. Some of the referrals may be to free legal aid, section 8 housing choice rental vouchers, the United Way 211 service, or even transitional housing. However effort is made to offer some form of rent, utility, or even mortgage help.
Federal government grants, including from EGS and homeless prevention and rapid rehousing in Georgia, pay for many of these rental as well as deposit assistance programs. Or a non-profit may refer an applicant to a loan program, including from a local credit union or lender. No matter the source of money, some form of one time rent help or other housing program may be offered to the client. Many zip codes are covered, including 30802, 30907, 30917, 30814, and 30809 among others.
Beulah Grove Community Resource Center of Columbia County
706-722-4999
The assistance addresses the whole individual and their need. This includes housing, job development, and emergency financial aid for paying rent or other bills. There may also be grants for a security deposit, referrals, and more. Proof of residency, social security cards, and other information is needed.
Domestic Violence Intervention Center (Safe Homes)
Phone - 706-736-2499
The non-profit runs a battered women's shelter. There is legal aid, support groups, referrals to rent programs and other financial assistance.
First Baptist Church - Augusta
Address is 3500 Walton Way
Augusta, Georgia 30909
(706) 312-0900
Programs include minor home repairs, rent assistance, utility and energy bill help, and much more.
Fort Gordon Army Community Services - ACS
307 Chamberlain Avenue
Fort Gordon, Georgia 30905
Main phone - (706) 791-3579
They only help veterans and/or current service members from the Exceptional Family Member Program. Funds can help with rent to military families with an eviction letter.
Saint Stephen's Ministry of Columbia County is based in Augusta
(706) 722-7092
All applications for rent or housing need to be individuals or lower income families with HIV/AIDS. There is also information on food, medical care, and disability programs.
Central Savannah River Area Economic Opportunity
706-722-0493
Referrals and information on grants is available.
Department of Community Affairs can be reached at 1-888-858-6085
They can give referrals to section 8 public housing (PHA) programs, HUD vouchers, and rental units for the working poor.
Columbia County Legal Services
Telephone number is (800) 248-6697
Lawyers, attorneys, and paralegals provide support. The free legal aid is for seniors and low income families. They can help stop evictions and fight housing discrimination, help single women or kids fleeing violence, and represent clients in housing court.
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