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Rental assistance in Omaha and Douglas County Nebraska.

Find churches, government agencies and charities in Omaha and Douglas County that provide rent assistance to low-income families People who are faced with a financial emergency, that have no money or who may be classified as working poor may be able to qualify for help with housing costs, including security deposits. Get rental assistance in your area of Omaha and Douglas County Nebraska.

The funds can help pay past due rent, security deposits, storage or moving costs or other housing expenses. Priority is often for single mothers, the elderly and disabled in Douglas County Nebraska.  Anyone that needs help may be able to get immediate assistance with past due rent or they can apply for section 8 vouchers, free legal aid for tenants to stop an eviction as well as other support.

Organizations that help with rent in Douglas County Nebraska

St. Vincent de Paul distributes rent and heating/energy assistance to struggling low-income families in Douglas County. In a crisis, and last resort, there may be free motel or hotel vouchers. Various parishes and volunteers help the poor, elderly, and vulnerable in Douglas County get help with rental costs. ​The charity is at 1715 Izard St. Omaha NE 68102. The helpline is at (402) 346-5445 or (402) 779-8499.

Eastern Nebraska Community Action Partnership has applications for rent and housing assistance programs. . Eviction prevention services and advice is available too. The grant money to help pay overdue rent, including for manufactured homes lot rent, is for both Omaha and Bellevue, NE. The office is at 2406 Fowler Ave, Omaha, NE 68111. Call (402) 453-5656. Find more details on housing assistance from Eastern Nebraska Community Action Partnership.

Heartland Family - Neighborhood Emergency Services helps struggling tenants and individuals in Douglas County. A wide variety financial resources are provided, including rent help and utility bills. The main site is at 2101 S 42nd St, Omaha, NE 68105. Call (402) 451-6244 or (402) 553-3000.

 

 

 

Siena Francis House is focused on veterans, including SSVF grants for rent payment help. Location is 1702 Nicholas St., Omaha, NE 68102. Main number is (402) 341-1821. A homeless shelter is only for veterans. They assist with PTSD as well as alcohol and drug counseling. Veterans can get housing assistance, information on future rent payment programs, free extended stay motels, and more.

Veteran rent assistance programs are available in Omaha Nebraska and Douglas County. The programs include SSVF and HUD’s Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing Program (HUD-VASH). There are many public housing authorities and non-profits in the area that administer the grant programs that helps vets pay their rent, security deposits and housing costs. Dial (402) 453-5656 to apply.

Holy Family Door Ministry is located 1715 Izard St, Omaha, NE 68102. Offers rent help, money for deposits, furniture vouchers to low-income tenants and other aid. The faith based charity focuses on the vulnerable, including seniors over the age of 60 and parents with kids. Call (402) 779-8499 for information on rental assistance.

Metro Area Continuum of Care for the Homeless coordinates many housing services across Omaha and the region. One is the Homelessness Prevention Services Program for Douglas County families. It can provide funds to prevent evictions, pay first month’s rent or security deposits. Also provides referrals to federal government assistance, including rent relief programs.

  • The coalition is made up of non-profits and other groups, some of which offer loans as a form of emergency rent assistance. Other solutions can include placement into low income apartments, referrals to grants and more. The address is 6001 Dodge St, Omaha, NE 68182, but call (402) 444-6666 for referrals.

Douglas County General Assistance focuses on offering federal government and state of Nebraska public assistance, including emergency rental assistance for those without children. Also offers nonfood vouchers. The addresses are 111 S 41st St Omaha, NE 68105 or 4102 Woolworth Avenue, Omaha, NE 68105. Phone (402) 444-6215

 

 

 

Open Door Mission is at 2809 N 20th St E, Omaha, NE 68110. Programs include homeless prevention, emergency shelters, permanent supportive housing, and details on Housing First. While some funds may be provided for break rent, a major focus is on helping the poor find and stay in a home. Phone: (402) 829-1531

Catholic Charity churches offers emergency financial help (including for rent), free items and more. Main address is 5211 S 31st St, Omaha, NE 68107. Telephone number is (402) 731-5413. There are funds for rent, utility bills and security deposits to help stop homelessness. Or immigrants can get legal or housing assistance. There is also financial planning including information on saving money to pay for a future security deposit or first months rent.

Help with rent in Omaha NE areaHousing Authorities process applications to income based, rent subsidized homes or apartments. Low income disabled and elderly may qualify for HUD section 8 vouchers, or event emergency HUD programs. The agency is also a source for information on local homeless shelters and low income apartments. In some cases, apartments with no waiting list are offered from the rental subsidies.

  • Douglas County location is 5404 North 107th Plaza, Omaha, Nebraska 68134, phone number (402) 444-6203
  • Omaha Housing Authority address is 1823 Harney St, Omaha, NE 68102. Call (402) 444-4200 or (402)-444-6900.
  • This is another office, which is the main site. They process housing vouchers, including emergency section 8 for rent subsidies apartments. The office is at 4401 N 21st St, Omaha, NE 68110. Phone: (402) 444-7700
  • Other support is offered too. Learn more on section 8 applications.

Good Samaritan, Metro Home BASE, based in Omaha, may provide emergency rental assistance to single parents and moms as well as people with a disability. A goal is to keep the family together, and if an eviction is being caused by unpaid utilities, then money may be provided for that. Housing services can assist adults who have serious mental illness too. The non-profit organization may also provide rental assistance and in some cases assistance with paying for security or utility deposits. Call (402) 399-1700 or (402) 895-2266..

Family Housing Advisory Services of Omaha can help people move to a more affordable home, assist with rent payments if the tenant has an eviction notice, and may also have loans for paying security deposits. Counseling and other services are offered in addition to any rental or moving assistance. Call (402) 934-7921, and the location is 2401 Lake St, Omaha, NE 68111

Regional eviction prevention and rehousing services operate across Douglas County. What may be provided to tenants, in addition to emergency rent help, is money for moving costs, free motel vouchers, legal support and cash grants for utility or rental deposits. All of the aid will keep families housed. Non-monetary aid includes legal counseling, access to section 8 vouchers, and other assistance.. Click more information Omaha and Douglas County homeless prevention.

 

 

 

Douglas County free legal aid can assist with housing needs, include provide representation to low income families or seniors with a pay or quit / eviction notice. The Douglas County pro-bono lawyers will also address unsafe homes, help prevent utility disconnections, and offer landlord / tenant mediation as well as help with applying to rent subsidies from section 8. The address is 209 S. 19th Street, NE, 68102. Or dial 402-348-1069 for an appointment.

Salvation Army of Douglas County Nebraska has a number of emergency financial resources, including funds to help pay back rent or storage fees. There are also overnight homeless shelters, transitional housing, government grants to pay rental arrears, furniture and other assistance to the working poor. Location is 707 North “I” Street, Fremont, NE 68025, telephone (402) 721-0930 or try the Family Services center at 6101 NW Radial Hwy, Omaha, Nebraska 68104. Dial (402) 898-5860.

MACCH Street Outreach helps people on the verge of eviction find and apply for immediate rent payment help and also supports the homeless. This is a free hotline with various support services over the phone. Whether information on federal or state rent relief benefits, or information on motel rooms or rehousing, call 402-957-1747.

Omaha World-Herald Goodfellows funds may help with paying housing or rent expenses as a last resort. At most the organization(s) can assist with offering one time financial help if the assistance can’t be found anywhere else. There may be funds for rental arrears, utility bills and security deposit or other costs. Several agencies screen applicants, including the United Way of the Midlands For information and referrals to immediate rent payment help, call (402) 444-6666).

Together operates the Rapid Rehousing Program, which includes help with first months rent or an application fee on an affordable apartment. Call the charity to get information housing resources, including Metro Area Continuum of Care. There is also rental and housing grants ESG. The non-profit is at 812 S 24th St, Omaha, NE 68108. Main number is (402) 345-8047, or look here for more details on rent help from Together in Omaha.

Southern Sudan Community Association offers financial assistance, including rent, housing, and placement resources, for African immigrants. The location is 3610 Dodge Street, Omaha, NE 68131. Whether from Sudan or another African county, rent help, vouchers, guidance and more is available. Call 855-307-6730 or (402) 554-0759.

COPE (Christian Outreach Program) is a faith based charity that administers financial assistance for rent, employment, housing, legal assistance for landlord/tenant issues, and other aid. Address is 20601 Elkhorn Dr, Elkhorn, NE 68022. Call (402) 616-2330.

United Way Omaha referral services - If all of those resources do not work, then dial 211 for additional referrals. Financial assistance for rent, housing, utilities and deposit expenses may be offered by other charities in Douglas County. There may also information on free hotel or motel vouchers for the homeless.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ponca Tribe of Nebraska would only help Native Americans (as resources allow). There is rent or housing assistance, education funding, advice, permanent housing placement and other services. They advocate for low-income, struggling Native Americans as well. The office is at 2602 J Street, Omaha, NE 68107. Call (402) 733-3612 or (402) 734-5275.

Other rent relief programs in Omaha Nebraska area

Douglas county low-income renters, or those with a crisis such as job loss or some other hardship, have other places to try for financial help. Threshold Continuum of Care in Douglas County provides support, including referrals from 866-813-1731 to help people pay their housing costs including rent.

 

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