Rental assistance in Riverside County.
Find rent assistance programs for struggling tenants and low-income families in Riverside County. A number of financial resources, free lawyers for tenants and grants are available. Charities, churches and government organizations help pay rent, security deposits, and other housing expenses. Get help with rent near where you live in Riverside County.
A focus is on low-income tenants with an eviction notice, seniors, the disabled and single moms. A number of organizations in Riverside County, as noted below, offer hardship funds as part of emergency rental assistance programs. Some organizations focus on the chronically homeless that need a place to live or money for first or last months rent. The fact is that each agency has their own terms and conditions. Read more details on places for deposit and first months rent help.
All funds are limited. Families or individuals that need help with housing should apply for funds as soon as possible. There are also section 8 housing vouchers, no-wait list apartments (including for people with bad credit) as well as other resources. Most organizations have limited funding, and unfortunately not all families can receive housing/rent assistance in Riverside California.
Organizations that help pay rent in the city and county of Riverside
Corona Settlement House - Offers assistance to help people meet basic needs. Most of the financial help, including for back rent, is offered as part of emergency assistance programs. Dial (951) 737-3504. Some of the grant money can pay for rent (once a month call-in), monthly mortgage expenses, utility bill assistance and emergency shelter vouchers. Individuals can also often get referrals to appropriate government agencies and charities for housing (when available). Address is 507 S Vicentia Ave, Corona, CA 92882.
Catholic Charities of Riverside County
There are multiple parishes and churches. Low-income families, women facing DV or single moms and immigrants (among others) will get offers rent and housing assistance from Emergency Services. A myriad number of other low income assistance programs are offered too.
- Coachella Valley Regional Center of Catholic Charities is at 52555 Oasis Palm Ave, Coachella, CA 92236. Call (760) 342-0157. The main financial resource they provide is known as Community Outreach Services. It offers information, counseling, and temporary rental assistance.
- Another church is based in the region that requires appointments and that is Moreno Valley Catholic Charities. Call this office for case management. There may be short term Rental and Utility Assistance for the low-income, homeless, and people with no money. Clients also get outreach services to local charities and non-profits. Phone Number: (951) 924-9964. Address of this location is 23623 Sunnymead Boulevard E, Moreno Valley, California 92553.
- Catholic Charities has another location in the Area. Dial (951) 689-1803. The location is 3020 Madison St, Riverside, CA 92504. Various emergency services offered include direct financial help as well as transitional case management to low-income working families. There is also help for the unemployed, families, migrant workers and homeless people. Housing, motel vouchers, and rent assistance, among other aid, is offered. More on Catholic Charities rent help in Riverside County.
Valley Community Pantry can provide household supplies as well as emergency housing assistance. When funding allows, they may offer short term housing and energy bill assistance, rental help, and eviction prevention. Mailing address is 191 Columbia St, Hemet, CA 92544. Phone - (951) 929-1101.
Riverside Legal Aid offers free advice to income qualified tenants who are facing eviction. The firm and its free pro-bono lawyers can cover housing issues, including eviction prevention. Other family law and lease/contract disputes can be addressed, including how to recover a security deposit from your landlord or apply for HUD rent subsidized homes. In Riverside County, dial (951) 682-7968 or call (760) 347-9456 for the tenant lawyers at 45561 Oasis St # 107, Indio, CA 92201.
Hope, Empathy, Love & Prayer, Inc. (H.E.L.P. Inc.) runs the federal government created EFSP fund. They also partner with the local United Way. The agency can offer rent arrears & mortgage assistance (when funds are available) and money to pay housing expenses such as a security deposit. The charity is at 53 S. 6th Street Banning, California 92220. (951) 922-2305
P.W. Enhancement Center - This non-profit runs an assistance program that provides free motel and hotel vouchers depending on eligibility. In addition, emergency rental and housing assistance given for eligible participants who are late with current month’s rent payment to their landlord and are in danger of eviction from their home or apartment. Phone - (951) 242-7001. Location 24490 Sunnymead Boulevard Suite 107, Moreno Valley, CA 92553.
Riverside County Social Services
The government provides grants to help with help as part of their eviction prevention services from CalWORKS. People in Riverside County with a 3 day pay or quit or notice of detail can apply for emergency rent, mortgage, or energy bill help. There may also be vouchers for motels while the family relocates.
- Perris Valley Family Resource Center - Offers Homeless Referrals, rental assistance, Job Training, Employment Info, and other support. They can also refer people to the California section 8 housing program. Read more on section 8 low income housing in CA. Location is 371 Wilkerson Avenue Perris , CA 92570, or dial (951) 443-1158 for details.
 Desert Samaritan for Seniors - Emergency rent and housing assistance for senior citizens. There is supportive housing for seniors over the age of 60 in Riverside County, free grant money and no-wait list, income based homes. Referrals are also offer for places that offer rent relief. The non-profit is at 75105 Merle Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92211. Call (760) 837-9066
Riverside County Housing Authority
5555 Arlington Ave, Riverside, CA 92504. Phone: (951) 351-0700
This government organizations runs the local Section 8 rental assistance for eligible low income families and individuals. The HUD section 8 housing voucher program states that participants will need to pay only 30% of monthly income toward their total rent cost and related housing expenses.
Dream Center - Helping Our People in Elsinore has limited resources. Rent help or loans are offered on a case by case basis. Address is 506 W Minthorn St, Lake Elsinore, CA 92530. Dial 951-245-7510 for details.
Menifee Valley Community Cupboard may have limited funding for back rent for the disabled, single parents and senior citizens only in the region. Location is 26808 Cherry Hill Boulevard, Menifee, CA, 92586, phone number is 951-301-4414.
LightHouse Social Service Centers assists veterans in Riverside County. SSVF (Supportive Services for Veteran Families) can provide government grants for security deposits, rental arrears, and utility deposits to the homeless and those facing eviction. Location is 1003 E Cooley Dr #205, Colton, CA 92324, call 951-571-3533.
Society of St. Vincent De Paul - Emergency housing, counseling, and rent support. The SVDP supports migrants, the elderly and the working poor, and rent assistance is just one program. Counseling, basic needs, government benefit applications, and other support may be combined with small dollars of assistance for housing payments. More on Society of Saint Vincent financial help in Riverside County.
Salvation Army has multiple locations around Riverside County California. They are the local branch of the national charity organization with limited funding for apartment or lot rent. A large number of assistance programs are run, both financial and non-financial. Some help meet housing needs, others don’t. However from time to time the Riverside Salvation Army’s may have limited emergency funds to help pay rent, security deposits, moving expenses, and overall eviction prevention. Dial (951) 784-4490. Locations are below:
- Salvation Army - Riverside, 3695 First Street, Riverside, CA 92501
- Salvation Army - 24741 Alessandro Blvd, Moreno Valley, CA 92553. Phone: (951) 784-4490
Homeless Prevention-Rehousing helps low-income renters and homeless people, including migrant farm workers. Programs include Tenant-Based Rental Assistance as well as Street Outreach are resources for both stopping an eviction and rehousing the homeless. Financial help can be used for paying rent or utilities. There is also intensive case management, free motel vouchers provided in partnership with social services, shelter, and rental deposit help.
- Pro-bono law firms and counselors also offer legal guidance or mediation. The Riverside homeless prevention programs also helps pay manufactured home lot or storage costs among other bills. More on eviction help in Riverside County.
Lutheran Social Services of Southern California - Emergency one-time only rental assistance or funds for deposits is provided during the annual funding cycle. The money is paid out based upon the occurrence of a short term emergency. This is part of homeless prevention from 4162 Rubidoux Avenue, Riverside, CA 92506.
- The recipient of the financial help must demonstrate the ability to make payments on their own after the one month's assistance has been issued to them. So in many cases a low interest rate loan is issued for paying their rental expenses. All money to help with rent is limited. Call 951-689-7847
Jewish Family Service Of The Desert
Main address: 490 S Farrell Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92262. Phone: (760) 325-4088
The charity has limited funds to pay rent for people in a financial hardship. There are also hotel vouchers, money for storage costs or mobile hot rental costs, apartment repair services and more.
Calimesa Seventh-day Adventist Church
Location is 391 Myrtlewood Dr, Calimesa, California 92320. For details call (909) 795-9741
Low-income families in crisis can apply for emergency rental assistance. There is also money for water or electric bills for tenants. Some grants may be used for rent arrears.
Galilee Center
66101 Hammond Rd, Mecca, CA 92254. Phone: (760) 396-9100
Rental assistance and other resources are for parents with kids or struggling households in Riverside County. Other social services for housing costs are available at this location as well.
Mecca Family and Farmworkers Service Center
Location is 91275 66th Ave, Mecca, CA 92254. Call (760) 863-7860
Meet with a caseworker for financial assistance (including for rent payments) and advice. These emergency services are targeted at to low-income working families with kids, farm workers including immigrants, single moms and homeless people.
Riverside Community Action Agency
2038 Iowa Ave, Riverside, CA 92507. Telephone (951) 955-4900
The non-profit may have limited funds for paying rent or similar costs, including information on CalWorks free hotel vouchers or rooms. If they do not have funding, then referrals may be provided to partners. This may include loan programs for partial rent payments, ESG grant money or security deposits.
Locate other places for rent payment help in the Riverside County area
Any renter that is struggling, or homeless person in Riverside County, can other places to get help - including grants, free vouchers, and more. RivCoNow, a government affiliated organization, is a resources to contact for support too, and call (951) 955-1110 for local referrals.
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