Indiana Emergency Rental Assistance (IERA) Program
GovernmentIERA can provide you with up to 12 months of rental assistance. Qualifying applicants may also receive utility and/or home energy assistance. This includes help with paying past due utilities (electric, gas, water, sewer, and trash) and home energy (fuel oil, wood, coal, pellets, and propane) expenses along with internet assistance for past due expenses.
Lake County Emergency Rental Assistance Program (LCERA)
Lake County Emergency Rental Assistance program is available to individuals or households where: One or more household member has qualified for unemployment benefits or experienced a reduction in income, incurred significant costs, or experienced financial hardship due to COVID-19. One or more household member must demonstrate a risk of experiencing homelessness or housing instability through a past due rent notice, eviction notice, or threat of eviction if rent is not paid. Household income must be at or below 80% Adjusted Medium Income for Lake County, Indiana to qualify for this program. The property you are seeking assistance for must be your primary residence. This program is for renters only. *Landlord participation is advantageous and highly recommended for this program. Landlords will be asked to directly verify arrearage and fees. LCERA can provide up to 12 months of rental assistance both arrears (max 12 months) and future rent. Arrears utility assistance can also be provided (if requested) so long as the utility is in the name of one of the tenants listed on the lease and the utility is not paid directly as part of the monthly rental payment. *The person filling out this application will be considered the Head of Household for rental assistance purposes. Questions can be sent to ERA@geminus.org or call 219-685-1499.
Hanging Grove Township Trustee
GovernmentApplication and documents (sources of income, SSN, bank statements) should be submitted to the township office.
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(219) 253-7300
North Township Trustee
GovernmentRent and mortgage assistance. Must be a North Township resident (Hammond, Whiting, Munster, Highland, East Chicago)
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(219) 932-2530
Salvation Army Porter County
NonprofitThe Porter County Salvation Army provides many types of assistance programs to the people facing crisis situations. We offer spiritual, social and budget counseling along with rent assistance, mortgage, utility, fire & disaster victims, and other emergency needs. Please call to make an appointment.
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(219) 762-9191
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(219) 762-0080
Carpenter Township Trustee
To apply for assistance, fill out an application at the township office.
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219-261-2374
Lake County Economic Development Department
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(219) 755-3000
Society of St Vincent de Paul - Our Lady of Perpetual Help
ChurchWe network with Catholic Charities to provide Emergency Mortgage and rent assistance
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(219) 845-7531
Hobart Township Trustee
Applicants must show proof of public assistance (or application to public assistance) to receive application and appointment.
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(219) 942-0055
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(219) 942-7611
Keener Township Trustee
Application and lease required.
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219-987-7825
Pleasant Township Trustee
FAQ and application: https://pleasanttownshiptrustee.org/township-assistance/
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(219) 766-3216
Union Township Trustee
GovernmentCall Township
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(219) 759-1482
West Creek Township Trustee
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(219) 696-9432
Winfield Township Trustee
GovernmentEmergency financial assistance is available for necessities based on family size and income. Assistance includes rental/mortgage payments, utilities, medical bills, burial expenses and food. Applications for assistance can be picked up in the office of the Trustee.
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(219) 663-7027
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(219) 663-5185
Salvation Army East Chicago Corps & Community Center
NonprofitThe Salvation Army provides emergency assistance to help with mortgage/rent, utility bills, clothing, medication bills, and other needs in order to keep families in their homes.Monday- Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m, Friday 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
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(219) 398-2939
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(219) 398-9692
Catholic Charities of Gary
NonprofitCOVID-19: Staff members are working remotely. Please email outreach@catholic-charities.org. In your initial request, include your city or town of residence. Documents that will help determine eligibility: Indiana ID | Most recent pay stub | Proof of household members (most recent tax return) | Default or warning notice | Documentation that you are out of work due to COVID-19 pandemic.
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(219) 886-3549 x106
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(219) 886-2428
Salvation Army Gary-Merrillville
The Salvation Army provides emergency assistance to help with mortgage/rent, utility bills, clothing, medication bills, and other needs in order to keep families in their homes. For more information or support: contact our Corps Community Center at 219-887-6588
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(219) 887-6588
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(219) 887-9461
First Contact Valparaiso
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(219) 462-8332
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(219) 465-4288
First Contact Portage
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(219) 764-7322
Society of St Vincent de Paul-St. Thomas More
ChurchCOVID-19 Update: Continuing to operate. For assistance, call 219-836-8610. After a short eligibility interview, if you are eligible, assistance will be provided.
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(219) 836-8610
Society of St. Vincent de Paul-St. Thomas Aquinas Conference
ChurchServes Knox, Hamlet, Monterey and Walkerton, basically the eastern portion of Starke County. May be able to provide rent assistance. Please contact 574-806-0431 to talk with someone about your needs and the St. Vincent de Paul team will determine how they may be able to assist you.
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(574) 806-0431
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Visit www.hud.gov/coronavirus/renters for rental assistance programs in your state.
Michigan City Housing Authority
Government-
(219) 872-9556
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(219) 873-7700