Hamilton County CARES Rent & Utility Relief Program to Provide Short Term Assistance to Renters
HAMILTON COUNTY (7/24/2020) – The Hamilton County CARES Rent and Utility Relief Program draws on CARES Act funds to provide short term assistance to renters who live in Hamilton County and can document income loss due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The providers will also work with landlords to ensure that the renters will not be evicted for non-payment.
The County will pay up to $2,500 or three months’ rent and utilities payments for households at or below 80% of the Area Median Income.
AREA MEDIAN INCOME
| Number of People in Household | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Income 80% of Area Median Income | $48,350 | $55,250 | $62,150 | $69,050 | $74,600 | $80,100 |
To apply, you may contact the following organizations:
Community Action Agency – 513-569-1840, option 4
Talbert House or call the 24-hour Housing Hotline at 513-338-8596.
Freestore Foodbank (Click on the COVID-19 Update tab) or call (513) 357-4687 or e-mail Ryan Luckie at rluckie@freestorefoodbank.org.
Additional information about the Community Action Agency may be found here.
