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The Village of Hoffman Estates Rental Assistance (HE-RAP) is an effort to assist families and individuals suffering a temporary financial setback due to the COVID-19 public health emergency. The program serves residential renters in eligible households in Hoffman Estates with assistance in paying delinquent rent, rent arrears, utilities, and home energy costs and/or utilities and home energy costs in arrears for tenants unable to pay rent or utilities due to loss of income related to COVID-19. If approved, the assistance will be payable directly to the utility provider and/or landlord for the tenant.

Services

Sewer Service Payment Assistance
Gas Service Payment Assistance
COVID-19 Issues
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Water Service Payment Assistance
Trash/Recycling Service Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Heating Fuel Payment Assistance

Provides financial assistance for those experiencing financial hardship from a layoff, mental health issues, or strain from medical bills. Various assistance includes, rent, utilities, gas vouchers and prescriptions.

Services

Transportation Expense Assistance
Temporary Financial Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Medical Expense Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance

Offers rent and utility assistance when funds are available. May also help with household goods, clothing, and eyeglasses.

Services

Medical Expense Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Clothing Vouchers
General Household Goods Provision
Utility Service Payment Assistance

Limited financial assistance provided to prevent rent eviction or utility disconnection. May also assist with rent or utility deposit, where appropriate.

First apply for assistance at the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (www.accessnebraska.ne.gov) for an eligibility determination and referrals to community agencies with Letter of Eligibility, then schedule an appointment with the Community Service Coordinator.

Services

Utility Deposit Assistance
Rental Deposit Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance

Provides basic life necessities that helps keep clients in their homes.

MORE is not able to provide unlimited funds to anyone; however, it is available to provide advice and, if available, some funds to those facing eviction or utility shut-offs. The MORE Center is also a facilitator for Salvation Army assistance.

Those facing eviction or utility shut-off (gas, electric) may visit the MORE Center during regular hours to receive an application. Must provide proof of residence, all family income, 5 day notice to vacate or utility shut-off notice, social security number, and any other pertinent documentation. A case worker will call back to evaluate immediate needs and advise on a course of action.

Services

Utility Service Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Personal Financial Counseling

Rent payment assistance for individuals in Champaign County with past-due rent. Must show proof that the next months' rent can be paid.

Provides temporary assistance for basic needs that may include rent/lot rent; interest on mortgage, utilities-gas, electric, water and food vouchers for clients who are in need. A person cannot be on Subsidized Housing, a student, receiving Social Security, FIP or be a Veteran.

Services

Rent Payment Assistance
County Government Departments/Offices
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Food Vouchers

Handles the social services needs of county residents, including general assistance.

Services

Rent Payment Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance

Provides assistance for:

- Rent, utility, and limited mortgage payments.

- Household/hygiene vouchers.

- Employment referrals/advocacy.

- Community services referrals.

- Military service records retrieval assistance.

Services

Veteran Benefits Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Veteran Burial Benefits
County Government Departments/Offices
Utility Service Payment Assistance

Financial assistance for help with rent (must have an eviction notice) and utilities (must have a shut off notice), based on funding available. Volunteers complete a home visit with community members to assess needs.

Helpline Program is fully remote; no physical office/location offers the program.

Services

Rent Payment Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Provides assistance on a temporary basis for a limited time for basic needs that may include rent/lot rent; interest on mortgage, utilities-gas, electric, water; food vouchers for clients who are unable to work. Cannot be on Subsidized Housing, a student, receive Social Security, or a Veteran.

Services

Prescription Medication Services
Burial/Cremation Expense Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
County Government Departments/Offices
Connects youth and families with resources and support. Navigators have the ability to "fill gaps", either through helping agencies partner around a common goal, or through flexible funding for needs such as rent, utilities, transportation, and more.

Community Response is designed to reduce unnecessary involvement of child welfare and juvenile justice while increasing the informal and community supports for youth and families. By utilizing Central Navigation, the goal is to coordinate existing resources and match participants with a resource to either solve an immediate need or develop a longer-term coaching relationship.

Services

Medical Expense Assistance
Economic Self Sufficiency Programs
Rental Deposit Assistance
Transportation Expense Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Home Maintenance and Minor Repair Services
Comprehensive Information and Referral
Work Clothing
Rent Payment Assistance
Mental Health Expense Assistance
Case/Care Management
Connects youth and families with resources and support. Navigators have the ability to "fill gaps", either through helping agencies partner around a common goal, or through flexible funding for needs such as rent, utilities, transportation, and more.

Community Response is designed to reduce unnecessary involvement of child welfare and juvenile justice while increasing the informal and community supports for youth and families. By utilizing Central Navigation, the goal is to coordinate existing resources and match participants with a resource to either solve an immediate need or develop a longer-term coaching relationship.

Services

Case/Care Management
Rent Payment Assistance
Rental Deposit Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Comprehensive Information and Referral
Transportation Expense Assistance
Medical Expense Assistance
Work Clothing
Mental Health Expense Assistance
Economic Self Sufficiency Programs
Home Maintenance and Minor Repair Services
Lamoni Food Pantry offers emergency relief funds when available, to help Lamoni school district and Davis City residents with rent, unities and other emergencies on a case by case basis.

Services

Rent Payment Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Temporary Financial Assistance

Provides assistance to help prevent homelessness, including, but not limited to:
- Emergency rent assistance for families in imminent danger of eviction
- Security deposits or first month's rent to help a family move into permanent housing in order to divert homelessness
- Emergency financial assistance to prevent housing foreclosure
- Referrals to other services to help prevent homelessness

Services

Rental Deposit Assistance
Homelessness Prevention Programs
Rent Payment Assistance

Limited funding, when available, for crisis situations including rent and medication assistance.

Services

Rent Payment Assistance
Prescription Medication Services

Offers rent and utility assistance, life sustaining medication assistance, and limited relocation assistance.

Applicants may obtain $500 per month for maximum of three months, or $1500 within a 24 month period.

Services

Utility Service Payment Assistance
Medical Expense Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Provides financial assistance to qualifying individuals and families with up to two (2) months' payment of a security deposit, utility deposit, past due rent, past due mortgage or past due utility. Along with the partial financial assistance, customers also receive one on one support.

Services

Rent Payment Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Rental Deposit Assistance
Utility Deposit Assistance
Rapid Re-Housing Programs
Financial services to migrant and seasonal farm workers for rent and utility assistance.

Services

Utility Service Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance

Provides emergency assistance:

-- Rent.

-- Utilities.

-- Mortgage.

-- Medicine.

-- Temporary financial assistance.

Services

Utility Service Payment Assistance
Mortgage Payment Assistance
Temporary Financial Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Medical Expense Assistance
Assists with rent, rent deposit, mortgage, and utility bills for households impacted by COVID. Anyone who receives funding will be offered 3-6 months of case management.

Services

Rental Deposit Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Mortgage Payment Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance

Program services include rental assistance up to HUD Fair Market Rent allowance and case management. Can remain on program as long as eligibility requirements are met.

Homeless Case Manager Counties and Contact Information:

Lyn Carlen - Housing Coordinator 217-923-3113 ext. 274, cell 217-208-9175

Courtney Arnold - Cumberland and Edgar County Case Manager 217-921-5505 ext. 276; cell 217-549-1152

Alexa Nunez - Coles County Case Manager 217-961-0831 ext. 405, cell 217-549-1081

Honey Arnold - Coles and Douglas County Case Manager 217-961-0831 ext. 602, cell 217-549-2463

Greg Ridenhour - Coles County Case Manager 217-500-3120 ext. 585, cell 217-549-4122

Romana Rodriquez - Crawford, Lawrence, and Richland Counties Case Manager 618-395-5505 ext. 264, cell 217-508-8070

Provides assistance on a temporary basis for a limited period of time. It can be used to pay for basic needs that include rent/lot rent; utilities-gas, electric, and water; burial; and food vouchers for clients who qualify. General Assistance does not assist if a person is receiving a state and/or federal benefit.

Services

Rent Payment Assistance
Medical Expense Assistance
Burial/Cremation Expense Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance

Provides emergency rent and utility assistance for low-income individuals and families in Story County.

Services

Utility Service Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Connects individuals and families to support systems in the community. Central Navigation can help find flexible and supportive funding to help in emergencies, connect with partner agencies to help with a specific need, and connect with community training or mentoring programs that are designed to help each family thrive.

Helps meet immediate needs such as rental and utility assistance, gas vouchers and work-related expenses. Helps anyone develop their own solutions through coaching for budgeting, parenting, employment, and application and enrollment assistance.

Services

Work Related Fee Payment Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Transportation Expense Assistance
Specialized Information and Referral
Rent Payment Assistance