Emergency Rent Assistance Programs

Rental Assistance Programs In Your Area

Rental Assistance program resources have been developed to help people in need who are having financial distress.  Loss of job, low-incomes, debt to income ratios too high, and other unfortunate scenarios can cause a person to become behind.  There a remedies in place to help those in need. Most individuals go to apply for short-term emergency assistance through their county or state. They seek out local churches or organizations that provide housing vouchers or cash assistance. These programs provide rental assistance to those in homes that are facing risk of homelessness by making payments current. Although the programs are in abundance, many of these resources become depleted by the sheer number of people who apply daily. Most rental assistance programs are on a first-come, first-serve basis and are limited by the budget in a given time period.

Emergency Rent Assistance

 If you have exhausted asking to borrow from family and friends, finding a roommate to help with expenses, taking out short-term loans, getting grants, or more; don't fret.  We have reviewed some top programs on the web and can refer you to places that may be able to give relief to your situation.  Click here to be referred to some great programs to help.  Programs may require certain qualifications or criteria to apply.  However, at this stage in your financial crisis it is best to explore every possible resource that may help. Although financial help is great, long-term goals should included step to re-establish self-sufficiency and financial stability is a must.

Rental Assistance Documentation

In most cases it is best to come well-prepared.  Missing one piece of documentation could be a trigger to lose your place in funding.  Most common pieces of documentation include state issued ID or driver's license, birth certificates, social security cards, rent agreements or leases.  Be prepared to be asked for some form of documentation to prove your financial status and identity.

Common Places to Find Relief:

The United Way

The Salvation Army

Local Churches

State Agencies

Catholic Charities USA

Habitat for Humanity

American Red Cross

YWCA

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