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.
Greater Hammond Community Services
Serving clients as usual during this closed period with only necessary face to face interactions by appointment only (scheduled in advance by calling (219) 932-4800 ext. 104). Documentation will be accepted in the following ways: 1. Drop off necessary paperwork in the outside drop box, located on the Cedar Ave side of the building 2. Upload necessary paperwork and email to: roseservices@yahoo.com 3. Mail necessary paperwork to the following address: GHCS, 824 Hoffman St, Hammond IN 46327
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(219)932-4800
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.
St. Matthias Parish
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(219)663-2201
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
Porter County Aging and Community Services - PCACS
Nonprofit-
(219)464-9736
Salvation Army Porter County
Nonprofit-
(219)762-9191
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(219)762-0080
Lake County Economic Development Department
Government-
(219)755-3000
St. Vincent dePaul - Our Lady of Perpetual Help
ChurchWe network with Catholic Charities to provide Emergency Mortgage and rent assistance
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(219)845-7531
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(219)845-7531
St. John the Baptist Church
Church-
(219)659-0023
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
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
COVID-19: To keep our clients, staff, and volunteers safe, and in accordance with city and state guidelines, some programs at The Salvation Army Gary-Merrillville Corps Community Center are closed until further notice. Modified programs and services may still be available. Food and hygiene kits as well as funding for utility assistance are available by appointment. Staff will be taking the canteen out March 29 to deliver food, hygiene items, and prayer at local apartment complexes from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM. For the most up-to-date information, please contact us at 219-887-6588.
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(219)887-6588
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(219)887-9461
First Contact Valparaiso
Church-
(219)462-8332
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(219)465-4288
First Contact Portage
Church-
(219)764-7322
Society of St. Vincent de Paul, District Council
Church-
(219)845-7531
St. Thomas More - SVDP
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
St. Thomas Aquinas Conference of St. Vincent de Paul
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