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Rental Assistance Portal

The Rental Assistance Portal is currently accepting applications for the Indiana Emergency Rental Assistance (IERA) program. This program can provide up to 12 months in rental assistance to help cover past due and ongoing monthly rent and utility payments for qualifying Indiana renters.

Important Note: Individuals living Elkhart County, Hamilton County, Lake County, Marion County (Indianapolis), the City of Fort Wayne, and St. Joseph County are not eligible to apply for the IERA program. Households living in these areas must apply for rental assistance with their local municipality.

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If you are unable to complete the application online, please call 2-1-1 to get assistance with applying over the phone.

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Rental Assistance Resources

Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program - This program provides eligible households vouchers to help pay the rent on privately owned homes of their choosing. The vouchers are generally administered and can be applied for through local (city) housing authorities.
Indiana Township Trustees - Township trustees offer a variety of services and assistance. The Indiana Township Association has a listing of trustees in the state of Indiana online.

Energy Assistance Resources

Indiana Energy Assistance - If you need assistance with your gas or electric bills, visit this site to find help in your county.
Weatherization Assistance - If you need assistance with weatherizing a home you already own, visit this site to click on your county and find an agency in your area that can help.
Indiana 211 Partnership - Residents around the state of Indiana can dial 2-1-1 to find help with a range of housing issues and other services, including energy assistance. Just dial 2-1-1, or visit the Indiana 211 Partnership web site to find an IN211 Center near you.
Indiana Office of Utility Consumer Counselor - Information on reduced-cost telephone service, tips on how to save energy, and more. 1-888-441-2494
Energy-Saving Tips - Click on this link for some easy energy saving ideas for your home.

Buying a Home

Down Payment Help and Low-Cost Mortgages - The State of Indiana offers down payment assistance and special low-cost mortgages for qualifying buyers. 1-800-872-0371
Find Homebuyer Education Near You - Before you sign on the dotted line, protect yourself and your investment by taking a homebuyer education course. This link from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development will help you find quality homebuyer education. 1-800-569-4287
Homebuying Resources - The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development offers a nine-step checklist for Hoosiers interested in buying a home. 1-800-569-4287

Foreclosure Prevention and Consumer Protection

Indiana Foreclosure Prevention Network (IFPN) - Get Help & Get Hope website from the State of Indiana for troubled Hoosier Homeowners.
Indiana Investment Watch - Find out if your loan broker is approved by the state, and learn how to protect yourself throughout the mortgage process. 1-800-223-8791 or (317) 232-6681.
Are You a Victim of Predatory Lending? - You can file a complaint with the Indiana Home Owner Protection Unit, a division of the Attorney General's office, by clicking this link, or call 1-800-382-5516.

Home Repair or Modification

Owner-Occupied Repair from Indiana Community Action Agencies - Do you need help making repairs to your home or adding improvements such as wheelchair ramps? Click on your county to find help in your area. 1-800-382-9895.
HUD Home Improvement Database - Interested in improving or repairing your home? Use this site to find lenders, available loans, and other grants to assist you in improving your home. (317) 226-6303.
Home Improvement Scams - Indiana Attorney General Steve Carter has information on how to avoid getting "burned" by dishonest home improvement operators. 1-800-382-5516.

Housing Resources for Seniors

Area Agencies on Aging Database - Find an agency near you that works to serve and assist aging Hoosiers with housing and independence needs. 1-800-986-3505.
IAAAA Resources for Seniors - A resource page to help you find assistance with housing, health, and more. (317) 598-9300.
Owner-Occupied Repair from Indiana Community Action Agencies - Do you need help making repairs to your home or adding improvements such as wheelchair ramps? Click on your county to find help in your area. 1-800-382-9895.
HUD Home Improvement Database - Interested in improving or repairing your home? Use this site to find lenders, available loans, and other grants to assist you in improving your home. (317) 226-6303.
AARP Home Financing Advice - From AARP, tips on how to safely use your home equity to repair or refinance your home.
Home Improvement Scams - Indiana Attorney General Steve Carter has information on how to avoid getting "burned" by dishonest home improvement operators. 1-800-382-5516.

Housing Resources for Persons with Disabilities

FSSA Indiana Disability Resources - Hoosiers with disabilities can use this page to find local groups that can assist with housing and other services. 1-800-545-7763
Housing Rights and Resources - This page outlines disabled Americans' rights to fair housing and provides information on finding fair housing opportunities. (317) 226-6303.
Owner-Occupied Repair from Indiana Community Action Agencies - Do you need help making repairs to your home or adding improvements such as wheelchair ramps? Click on your county to find help in your area. 1-800-382-9895.
HUD Home Improvement Database - Interested in improving or repairing your home? Use this site to find lenders, available loans, and other grants to assist you in improving your home. (317) 226-6303.
Indiana Disability Resource Finder - This resource provides 24/7 access to a comprehensive range of community resources designed to improve the quality of life for individuals with a disability.

Temporary and/or Emergency Shelters

Indiana 211 Partnership - Residents in Indiana can dial 2-1-1 to find help with a range of housing issues and other services, including emergency shelters. Just dial 2-1-1, or visit the Indiana 211 Partnership web site to find an IN211 Center near you.
Central Indiana Homeless Services - This is statewide resource for temporary or emergency shelters. Or call 211 or (317) 926-4357, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Domestic Violence Shelters

Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence - If you are a victim of domestic violence, use these links to emergency assistance, support groups, and national advocacy organizations. Hotline: 1-800-332-7385.

Shelters for Veterans

Assistance for Homeless Veterans - A list of resources for homeless veterans looking for shelter. (317) 951-0688.
Roudebush VA Medical Center - Serving Indiana veterans, the center provides temporary and permanent housing, assistance in obtaining benefits, and aid in finding employment. (317) 554-0278 or 1-800-827-1000.

Fair Housing: Know Your Rights

Fair Housing Advocacy - If you need help in dealing with housing discrimination, visit this site to learn more about fair housing and how to file a complaint.
Explanation of Fair Housing Laws and Rights - HUD's explanations of fair housing laws, which prevent discrimination on the basis of race, sex, ability, and age. (317) 226-6303.

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