Lifeline Inc: Security Deposit Program | Lifeline Inc.
Lifeline Inc.
8 North State Street, Suite 300, Painesville, OH 44077
Elevators|Full Wheelchair Access|Indoor Wheelchair Access.
Eligibility
Lake County resident.
Income at or below 80% of area median income.
City of Mentor residents are not eligible.
Cannot have previously used program (once in a lifetime).
Required documents
Must document income (or Social Security, Section 8, child support).
Other documents requested as needed.
Hours
Monday - Thursday: 7:30 am to 5:30 pm.
(440) 354-2148
Voice
Languages
Spanish.
Application process
-Call for appointment. May have to leave a message; due to call volume, may have to wait 5-7 days for a return call.
-Please do not call several times - it slows down the process.
-Can't have moved in already.
-Must have a 12-month lease.
-Landlord and tenant must participate in a conditions/safety assessment.
**This is not an emergency program; could take 4-6 weeks for processing and payment.
Fees
None.
Service area
United States
Provides up to $1500 security deposit assistance for low- to moderate-income individuals and families seeking safe and affordable rental housing in Lake County. Security deposit assistance would be a no more than $1500.
Last Verified
01/14/2026
What's Here
Providing organization
Lifeline Inc.
Offers a variety of human and social services programs to empower residents of Lake County to achieve self-sufficiency.
Data provided by
Lifeline Lake County 211