While there’s no place like home, when going through financial or medical hardship, keeping up with bills and rent can be an overwhelming burden. If you or someone you know is facing financial difficulty, please share or preview the resources below so that you can find the resources you need to stay in your rental home.
National Organizations
Relevium Foundation
The Relevium Foundation provides temporary relief to residents of rental homes by removing some of the financial barriers that are preventing individuals from building a better future for themselves and their families.
Salvation Army
The Salvation Army offers financial assistance to help with bills, rent and more. Charity varies by region.
Modest Needs
Modest Needs offers short-term financial assistance to individuals and families in temporary crisis.
211.org
211.org lists local resources that may be available to you.
Catholic Charities
Catholic Charities provides food, clothing and shelter for people in need.
Medical Assistance (HealthWell)
Visit the HealthWell Foundation if you are in need of help with critical medical treatment assistance.
Food Assistance (Feeding America)
To find your local food bank, visit Feed America to learn about public assistance programs.
Disaster Relief
The Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) program can provide unemployment benefits to citizens who become unemployed as a direct result of a Presidentially declared major disaster.
Rent Assistance (HUD)
Search by State for rental assistance in your area.
Unemployment Benefits
If you are recently unemployed, visit the Department of Labor website to see what benefits you may be eligible for.
Rental Resources By State –
Alabama
| County: | Website: |
|---|---|
| Jefferson | https://erap.jccal.org/#bottom |
| Jefferson | https://www.birminghamal.gov/renthelp |
| Baldwin | Baldwin County Commission |
| Birmingham | City Of Birmingham |
| Huntsville | City Of Huntsville Community Development |
| Jefferson | Jefferson County Commission |
| Madison | Madison County Commission |
| Mobile | Mobile County |
| Montgomery | Montgomery County Commission |
| Tuscaloosa | Tuscaloosa County Commission |
Arizona
California
| County: | Who Needs to Apply? |
|---|---|
| Los Angeles | https://wwwa.lacda.org/programs/rent-relief |
| Riverside | https://www.unitedlift.org/ |
| Riverside | https://uwiv.org/moval-rent |
| Riverside | https://www.unitedlift.org/ |
| Riverside | https://www.unitedlift.org/ |
| San Bernardino | https://housing.ca.gov/covid_rr/index.html |
| San Bernardino | http://sbcity.org/cityhall/community_n_economic_development/housing/eviction_prevention_program_.asp |
Connecticut
| County: | Website: |
|---|---|
| Fairfield | https://portal.ct.gov/DOH/DOH/Programs/UniteCT |
| Hartford | https://portal.ct.gov/DOH/DOH/Programs/UniteCT |
| New London | https://portal.ct.gov/DOH/DOH/Programs/UniteCT |
Washington DC
| County: | Website: |
|---|---|
| District of Columbia | https://stay.dc.gov/ |
Delaware
| County: | Website: |
|---|---|
| New Castle | https://dehap.applyforhope.com/delaware#/ |
| New Castle | https://dehap.applyforhope.com/delaware#/ |
Florida
Georgia
Illinois
Indiana
| County: | Website: |
|---|---|
| Fort Wayne | https://www.cityoffortwayne.org/ |
| Hamilton | https://www.hamiltoncounty.in.gov/ |
| Hendricks | https://apply.ihcda.in.gov/submit |
| Indianapolis | https://www.indy.gov/ |
| Marion | https://indyrent.org/ |
Kentucky
| County: | Website: |
|---|---|
| Henry | https://teamkyhherf.ky.gov/ |
Massachusetts
| County: | Website: |
|---|---|
| Hampden | https://www.wayfinders.org/apply-financial-assistance |
Maryland
Minnesota
| County: | Website: |
|---|---|
| Anoka | https://www.renthelpmn.org/ – Anoka – Anoka County |
| Dakota | Dakota County |
| Hennepin | Hennepin County |
New Jersey
New Mexico
| County: | Website: |
|---|---|
| Bernalillo | https://portal.neighborlysoftware.com/ERAP-BERNALILLOCOUNTYNM/Participant |
Nevada
| County: | Website: |
|---|---|
| Clark | https://chapportal.clarkcountynv.gov/CE/login |
New York
| County: | Website: |
|---|---|
| Putnam | https://nysrenthelp.otda.ny.gov/en/ |
North Carolina
| County: | Website: |
|---|---|
| Buncombe | https://www.rebuild.nc.gov/hope-program |
| Cabarrus | Cabarrus – Cabarrus County Government |
| Charlotte | Charlotte – City Of Charlotte |
| Cumberland | Cumberland – County Of Cumberland |
| Durham | Durham – City Of Durham |
| Durham | Durham – Durham County |
| Fayetteville | Fayetteville – City Of Fayetteville |
| Forsyth | Forsyth – Forsyth County |
| Gaston | Gaston – Gaston County Government |
| Greensboro | Greensboro – City Of Greensboro |
| Guilford | Guilford – Guilford County |
| Johnston | County Of Johnston |
| Mecklenburg | Mecklenburg County |
| New Hanover | New Hanover – New Hanover County |
| Raleigh | City Of Raleigh |
| Union | Union County |
| Wake | Wake County |
| Winston-Salem | City Of Winston-Salem |
Oklahoma
| County: | Website: |
|---|---|
| Cleveland | https://okcommunitycares.org/ |
| Oklahoma City | City Of Oklahoma City |
| Tulsa | Tulsa County |
| Tulsa | City Of Tulsa |
Oregon
| County: | Website: |
|---|---|
| Clackamas | https://www.clackamas.us/communitydevelopment/cha |
| Columbia | https://www.oregonrentalassistance.org/tenants/ |
| Marion | https://oerap.oregon.gov/orera#/ |
| Multnomah | https://oerap.oregon.gov/orera#/ |
| Polk | https://oerap.oregon.gov/orera#/ |
| Washington | https://oerap.oregon.gov/orera#/ |
| Yamhill | https://oerap.oregon.gov/orera#/ |
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
| County: | Website: |
|---|---|
| Kent | https://www.rihousing.com/rentreliefri/ |
| Providence | https://www.rihousing.com/rentreliefri/ |
South Carolina
Texas
Virginia
| County: | Website: |
|---|---|
| Hampton City | https://www.dhcd.virginia.gov/rrp |
| Virginia Beach City | https://www.dhcd.virginia.gov/rrp |
