Rental assistance programs in Muskingum County.
Tenants who are struggling with their rent or housing payments in Muskingum County can get assistance. There is grant money from several churches, charities, and even the government Human Services office. All of them may offer emergency, one time rent help, access to shelter, legal aid, or even grants to help pay a security deposit. Find how to get help with rent in your area of Muskingum County.
Note the list of organizations below may not all provide financial help with back rent. Some only give referrals. But each one is focused on reducing homelessness in the Muskingum County region. This includes both pre-active financial assistance to help with rent or energy bills along with rehousing, which involves shelter and placing families into a new home or low-cost apartment. There are also government rent subsidies from section 8 in the Muskingum County region.
Contact each agency. There is no guarantee to receiving rent help, but they may be sources of information/referrals. A major focus is on help low-income people that are vulnerable, such as single parents, seniors and the disabled in Muskingum County.
Organizations in the Muskingum County that help pay back rent
Zanesville Salvation Army
515 Putnam Avenue, Zanesville, Ohio 43701. Main number is 740-452-8350
A multi-faceted social service agency. Emergency funds, including for rental arrears, are available across Muskingum County. Only partial payment is available, and funds are limited. Also client can access a homeless shelter, get case management advice or a free motel voucher, and more. All this is part of the immediate rent assistance programs. More details on Ohio Salvation Army rent assistance programs.
Equitas Health
Note this non-profit, medical type provider only helps patients with HIV and/or AIDs. There may be money to pay mortgages, rent, utilities, and other housing needs. The goal is to keep the patient housed as they go through treatment. Call 614-299-2437.
Muskingum County Community Action (MEOAG)
Address is 828 Lee Street, Zanesville, OH 43701. The intake phone number is 740-453-5703
Low-income families can get help in finding, and applying for, rent relief programs. Grant based aid is mostly for heating and energy bills, which can help low income tenants though. There may be referrals or suggestions on rent or emergency housing programs.
Muskingum County Human Services - County Job & Family Services
Location - 445 Woodlawn Ave, Zanesville, OH 43701. Dial (740) 454-0161 for hours.
Temporary cash assistance, which is generally only for the very poor, may be available as a form of rent assistance. There is also government programs to help pay rent (including on mobile homes) and deposits as part of PRC, or the Prevention, Retention and Contingency program.
Shelter at First United Church and the Outreach Ministries Program
Address: 5615 Kenny Dr, Zanesville, OH 43701. For information – intake, dial 740-452-7117
They only operate a homeless shelter. This can include meals, clothing, and case management. When moving out of the shelter, case workers help people find a place to live and pay the first months rent and deposit on it.
Catholic Social Services
The address is 422 Main St #400, Zanesville, OH 43701. Call (740) 452-5057
Housing assistance programs range from partial help paying rent to stop an eviction to rehousing, shelters for women fleeing DV and more. A wide range of social services are offered to low-income families in Muskingum County.
Homeless Hands Of Zanesville
The non-profit helps currently homeless people and tries to direct struggling renters to other government or charities programs that will help them pay bills or rent. Dial (740) 617-7164, with more information on their housing programs here. https://www.homelesshoz.org/.
Muskingum Ohio Legal Services
Location is 15 West Locust Street Suite A, Newark, Ohio 43055. Main number - 740-345-0850
Attorneys can meet with low income tenants and offer free legal advice, support, and representation. One service is eviction defense in Muskingum County, in which a lawyer represents tenants in housing court.
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