Rental/mortgage Assistance | Impact Community Action
Provides emergency rent/mortgage payment assistance for those facing eviction to prevent homelessness for households that are experiencing situational poverty or crisis. This program helps prevent homelessness. Generally will provide up to $1000 in assistance until monthly allocation of funds has been depleted. Rental assistance can be obtained once per year.
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LSS 211 Central Ohio
Physical Address
711 Southwood Avenue, Columbus, OH 43207
Hours
Mon-Fri 8 am-5 pm.
Website
Application process
IMPACT is focused on assisting individuals/households that have scheduled Eviction Court hearings. IMPACT is present at Eviction Court every day to assist eligible households with completing an application for limited assistance. Assistance is limited and may not cover the entire amount that someone may owe to their landlord. No walk-ins, must have a scheduled hearing.
Fee
None.
Eligibility
All Emergency Assistance Programs/Services serve Franklin County households. Normal rental assistance program is 175% FPL and max is $1,000 per household. Must have a documented qualifying emergency to receive up to ($1000) assistance. Must have a source of income. Can only be behind one month in rent or mortgage unless clients have the balance needed to be current. If renting, must have eviction or three-day notice. Must reside in Franklin county.
Languages
Translation services provided.
Service area
Franklin County, Ohio
Agency info
Impact Community Action
Non-profit problem-solving agency dedicated to helping families move from poverty and crisis to family stability and self-sufficiency. Offers basic needs assistance including seasonal utility bill payment assistance, emergency rent and mortgage assistance, weatherization, tax form assistance (e-filing of taxes), workforce development, financial literacy, computer literacy and family services.