Rental assistance in Macon and Warner Robbins GA area.
Struggling tenants or low-income families in Bibb and Houston County can get help with paying their rent as well as other housing needs. Charities, churches and government programs provide money to pay back rent, assist with security deposits, and offer section 8 vouchers - income based housing. Get details on where to get rental assistance in the region, including the cities of Macon and Warner Robbins.
The type of resources vary based on organization and funding. They include the following.
- Grants or loans for all housing related bills, including rent, utilities, storage costs, moving costs, and more.
- Government programs ranging from public housing to homeless prevention and rapid rehousing or section 8 HUD vouchers for paying a portion of future, ongoing rental expenses.
- Homeless shelters or transitional housing are offered for those without a place to live, victims of violence, and others.
- Free legal aid can help tenants who are behind on their rent or who face housing issues, including discrimination, landlords not making repairs and other issues.
Apply at one of the charities or non-profits below to get help paying for an apartment or mobile home lot rent. Note funding is limited. Some tenants will receive assistance for their rent, utility bills, or more. Others may be given referrals, or non-monetary support such as legal advice or case management.
List of places that help pay rent in Houston and Bibb County
Georgia Department of Human Services in Bibb or Houston County, or the Division of Families and Children Services
Very low income families, single parents and those in poverty can get cash assistance from TANF, which can help with housing (including rental costs). The money can also pay utilities or an rental unit, mortgages, and more. The goal of the government money is to help keep families with kids intact.
- Address is 707 Pine St, Macon, GA 31201. Main number is 478-751-3112
- Houston County address - 92 Cohen Walker Dr, Warner Robins, Georgia 31088. Call (478) 988-7600
Family Advancement Ministries of Bibb County
Mailing address is 538 Orange St., Macon, GA 31201. Call 478-745-7165
They only help single mothers or women that are pregnant. If an eviction or utility disconnection, money can help pay rent or utility bills.
Rescue Mission of Middle Georgia
6601 Zebulon Rd, Macon, GA 31220. Call 478-743-5445
This is the center for both Bibb County and Houston County as well as Central Georgia. After recovery, referrals to rental and security deposit assistance is provided. It houses women who survived from domestic violence as well as men batting addiction and/or homelessness.
Family Promise Of Greater Houston County
Location is 2095 Hwy 41S, Perry, GA 31069. Call 478-988-9457
Transitional housing is the main program, including for women with kids or seniors in Houston County GA. As stabilization takes place, get help with placement into permanent housing and assistance is paying for first months rent or moving costs.
Middle Georgia Community Action Agency, Inc.
121 Prince St., Warner Robins, GA 31093. Call 478-922-4464
The non-profit assists low income and struggling families in both counties. There is financial aid, including loans, for paying rent, storage fees and more. They require proof of income. Any financial assistance, including for rental payments or HPRP, is combined with debt counseling, job programs, and more.
Salvation Army - Bibb and Houston County Service Unit
Clients can get one time rent help, money for utility or energy bills, free furniture for an apartment and other financial help. Other services, including free emergency vouchers for a motel room, can also help a family that needs a place to stay.
- 1925 Broadway, Macon, GA 31206, call 478-746-8572
- 96 Thomas Blvd, Warner Robins, GA 31093. Phone: (478) 922-2226
Central Baptist Church
1120 Lake Joy Rd., Warner Robins, Georgia 31088. Call 478-953-9319
Residents of Bonaire, Centerville, Kathleen, and Warner Robins can apply for assistance with their rent.
HUD section 8 vouchers
The HUD section 8 housing program is available here for very low income residents. There is often a waiting list for the low income homes and rent vouchers. Other services including home buying help, self-sufficiency, loans, and other housing programs. However HUD section 8 is a primary option to that will help families in poverty (or near to it) pay their rent. Read more on section 8 housing programs in Georgia.
- There are two places to apply. They include Macon Housing Authority (2015 Felton Ave, Macon, GA 31201, Phone: (478) 752-5000) as well as Warner Robins and Houston County Housing Authorities (112 Memorial Terrace, Warner Robins, GA 31093, telephone (478) 929-0229)
Central Georgia Legal Services
Location is 241 3rd St, Macon, Georgia 31201. Primary Phone: (478) 751-6261
Low-income families and seniors can get free legal consultations, including to help them with an eviction. The lawyers also help people that are facing housing discrimination or that need advice / help on apply for government rent relief programs.
Macon Outreach At Mulberry
Location is 267 1st St, Macon, GA 31201. Phone: (478) 743-8026
The poor, unemployed and low-income can get help, including limited funds to pay for housing costs such as rent. The charity is made up of local churches that offer support. Read more on assistance from Macon Outreach.
The Table at First Christian Church
Address is 100 N Houston Rd, Warner Robins, GA 31093. Phone: (478) 923-1536
The charity focuses on currently homeless people, but it can also help families that are behind on their rent. As social workers and volunteers will help struggling families with housing needs or refer them to rent help or a homeless shelter.
Depaul USA Daybreak
Location is 174 Walnut St., Macon, GA 31201. For information, call 478-216-9119
They have resources for currently homeless people and those close to it. Shelter, meals, information on short term housing (or referrals to rent help) and more is offered.
Find more programs for rental payment help
There are other options in the Central GA region too. The United Way of Central GA has a resource center that can help low-income renters pay their bills or also relocate. The locations also gives referrals, and dial 478-292-5123 for information on the program, including for local charitable housing assistance.
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