Rental assistance in Forsyth and Cherokee County GA.
In a crisis, tenants can receive help with paying their rent in an effort to stop an eviction. There are several organizations in the Cherokee and Forsyth County area to try for assistance. Options for rental or security deposit assistance range from churches to charities and government agencies. While the funding for the rent programs is constrained, each location will try to offer some form of support. Find help with rent near you in Forsyth County and Cherokee County.
Always request immediate rent payment help before receiving an eviction notice from a landlord. By that point it is often too late. There are also programs focused on helping seniors with paying their back rent, and there are also options for the disabled, single moms or entire families.
If found to be eligible, qualified applicants may be provided a grant or some other source of funds. Or if the person needs to move into a new home, inquire into resources available in Forsyth County for a security or rent deposit.
Places that help pay rent in either Cherokee or Forsyth County
Ninth District Opportunity
Address is 133 Samaritan Dr., Cumming, GA 30040. Telephone - (770) 889-9420
The non-profit runs the Forsyth County Community Resource Center. Among services include financial assistance for rental costs, public aid such as section 8 vouchers, LIHEAP grant money for tenants, and shelter.
The Place of Forsyth County is a faith based charity at 2550 The Place Cir. Money raised from the thrift store will provide emergency rent help to tenants facing homelessness. They also offer funds for a mortgage or security deposit, and some clients are given no interest loans for rental costs. The office is in Cumming, Georgia 30040. Call (770) 887-1098 for details.
Georgia Legal Services of Cherokee and Forsyth
(706) 272-2924
Attorneys offer free legal aid. In some cases, clients may receive representation to challenge an illegal eviction or a pro-bono lawyer will help a low-income family apply for section 8 housing.
Cherokee County MUST Ministries
Address is 111 Brown Industrial Parkway, Canton, GA 30114. Call 770-479-5397
Housing assistance programs range from temporary, emergency rental assistance to grants, hardship funds, and legal support. Families with kids including single moms get priority for rent help.
Churches affiliated with Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Good Shepherd Church at 3740 Holtzclaw Rd, Cumming, GA 30041 is the main parish, however call (678) 947-0677
Volunteers screen for state of Georgia and county benefit programs. In a crisis, there may be money for rent or energy bills, combined with budgeting which will prevent future homelessness.
Catholic Charity of Cherokee and Forsyth
(404) 920-7725
Limited financial support can assist with housing costs. This includes moving costs, rent, and more. They tend to focus on the elderly in the area.
North Georgia Community Action Cherokee County
3049 Marietta Hwy #120, Canton, GA 30114. Main phone - (770) 345-6531
Financial support will help with rent. Counseling is provided to families with other housing issues, such as foreclosure. The agency will often issue low interest loans in an effort to help working poor tenants with rental expenses or a deposit. More on North GA community rent assistance programs.
Salvation Army - Cherokee and Forsyth County Service Unit
251 Marietta Rd, Canton, GA 30114. Call (770) 720-4316 for information.
Struggling families facing eviction can get emergency funds to help pay back rent, including for a mobile home if applicable. The charity also has free motel vouchers, money for moving and other financial help.
Regional churches
Several have limited funds. When resources allow, they help the elderly and low-income with housing costs, including rent.
- Canton First Baptist has limited funds a few days per month from 1 1 Mission Point, Canton, GA 30114. Call (770) 479-5538
- St. Michael the Archangel Roman Catholic Church provides rent help and utility assistance to applicants with an income facing a hardship. Location is 490 Arnold Mill Rd, Woodstock, GA 30188, call (770) 516-0009
- First Baptist Church of Woodstock has emergency rent help from 11905 Hwy 92, Woodstock, GA 30188. Phone: (770) 926-4428
Regional Rescue Missions
These mostly offer shelter and transitional housing. There are a few sites in the Metropolitan area, including Gainesville (phone (770) 287-9700) as well as Tifton (telephone - (229) 382-0577). Clients can use the centers to save money for a security deposit, learn about programs such as HUD vouchers, and more.
Housing Authority for City of Cumming
102 Social Cir, Cumming, GA 30040. Phone: (770) 887-5331
Section 8 HUD rent assistance is available. The homes are income based and leased to income qualified families or single people in Forsyth County.
Homeless Coalition of Cherokee County
The organization has homeless prevention and rehousing programs. This includes immediate rent payment help as well as funds for storage costs or a deposit. Other housing resources are offered too, and more information is here. https://www.homelesscoalitioncherokee.org/resources.
Federal government grants are issued by various non-profits and charities in Forsyth as well as Cherokee. This is part of ESG, and there is a once per year allotment. The funds can be used for everything from rent due to a landlord to deposit help and more. It also refers tenants that are struggling to case management, and call 404.614.1000 for a referral
Family Promise of Forsyth County
Main address is 309 Pirkle Ferry Rd, Cumming, GA 30040. Main phone: (678) 476-4657
Homeless prevention programs include referrals to rent help and funds for a security deposit. There are also income based apartments for seniors on a fixed income.
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