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This Emergency Service for rental assistance is possible through the Community Service Block Grant (CSBG) and is intended to help low to moderate income families’ deal with life’s unexpected circumstances and provide the support for families to fulfill their day to day obligations and goal for self-sufficiency. Whenever possible CSBG dollars will be leveraged with other funding sources and programs to best fulfill the family’s needs. The purpose of the Rental Assistance Program is to assist those customers/households, who meet the eligibility requirements and are in need of assistance to prevent an eviction from occurring and to help them maintain normal day to day living responsibilities/obligations. *Priority is given to customers/households that request M.E.O.A.G. Inc Financial/Self Sufficiency guidance and complete the appropriate paper work. The Eviction Assistance program can assist with up to $1,500.00. This program is only available until the end of the CSBG grant period or as long as funding is available. (Whichever comes first). Eligibility Requirements: • Must be a resident of Muskingum County • Must be at or below 200 % of the Federal Poverty Guidelines as established by HHS • Must provide Income Verification for everyone in the household (based on either 90 days or 12 months income verification) • Must provide ID (individual applying) • Must provide social security cards (or crib card if social security card not available) for everyone living in the home • Assistance limited to one time per household within a 12-month period** • Must provide eviction notice • Must provide lease agreement • Must cooperate with M.E.O.A.G. Inc in leveraging other funding and programs when applicable . *M.E.O.A.G. Inc maintains the right to determine what constitutes normal day to day living responsibilities/obligations **Special circumstances may warrant for additional assistance to be provided. These special circumstances will be on a case by case basis for only customers/households participating in the Financial/Self Sufficiency guidance offered by M.E.O.A.G. Inc .

Provides re-housing assistance (rent deposit payment assistance and initial rent payment assistance). - NOTE: Does not provide assistance with keeping the current residence - will only help to establish a new one. - NOTE: Does not help with mobile home lot fee payments, back rent, or any assistance to maintain the current residence.

Emergency financial assistance is available for rent to avoid eviction.

Offers financial assistance to eligible veterans and active military and their families. Not to be used as supplemental income.

Provides aid to families in the form of a voucher to pay for rent and/or security deposit where the situation is an emergency and non-recurring (a situation not extending beyond 4 months) and which cannot be addressed using existing community resources. MAY BE USED FOR: 1. Establishing new household: Security deposit and/or one month rent ($1000 maximum - once per calendar year). 2. Past due rent and staying in the same apartment: up to two months rent ($1000 maximum - once per calendar year). In addition, applicant cannot exceed $1,500 in aid from the overall PRC program ($750 if non-custodial guardian). Does not assist with rental application fees.

Provides utility assistance for electric and water, and rent assistance for those in need, up to $250. Funds may be limited at times and appointments fill up quickly.

LCCH has funds for those leaving prison with a mental health diagnosis, substance abuse issue that they have received counseling for while in prison, and/or an HIV/AIDS diagnosis to help them obtain housing.

Non-recurring, emergency benefits to help families meet basic needs and/or sustain employment.

Community Relief Program provides emergency funds to assist Tipp City, Monroe Township and Bethel Township residents ONLY, one time during a 12 month period with rent.

Provides financial assistance for combat wounded, critically ill, and injured service members and their families during hospitalization and recovery. Assistance includes: - Bedside Financial Support: offers needs-based financial assistance for expenses that are most pressing during a long hospitalization or rehabilitation. Covers expenses such as additional travel/lodging expenses, childcare, and out of pocket expenses. - Housing Assistance: provides adaptive housing for wheelchairs and helps those who have fallen behind on housing payments due to injury. - Transportation Assistance: offers adaptive modes of transportation including modified wheelchairs, lift ramps, vehicles, and snow removal equipment.

United Community Assistance network (UCAN) offers financial assistance with rent and utilities on a case-by-case basis. Funds are very limited and may not always be available.

Provides rent and utility assistance to income eligible households threatened with eviction or disconnection from their utility.

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.

Financial assistance will be considered for transient lodging and/or housing when funding is available.

Provides limited rental assistance to qualified individuals and families. Assistance is based on current funding.

Friends Serving Friends assists with mortgage on a case by case basis.

Provides rent/mortgage assistance up to $100.00.

The Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program will provide financial assistance and services to prevent individuals and families from becoming homeless and help those who are experiencing homelessness to be quickly re-housed and stabilized. The funds under this program are intended to target individuals and families who would be homeless without this assistance. Every household assisted by this program is provided case management to help them identify needs, establish a safe living situation, and to create a plan that connects them to the resouces needed to help them maintain housing. Only help with utility assistance if they are in jeopardy of being evicted.

Salvation Army has limited assistance, when funds are available, for emergency assistance with rent, after all other resources have been exhausted.

Provides reductions in property taxes for eligible homeowners in the county. Amount of reduction is calculated by exempting the first $50,000 of value on the property in question. Will answer questions and assist with completing forms regarding the reduction.

Provides assistance to Preble County for utility bills, rent (including rent deposits), and some material assistance such as work clothing and some appliances. Accepts donations of clothing, clean furniture in good repair, and appliances in working order.

Provides assistance with gas, fuel oil, propane, electric bills, rent, and prescriptions if funds are available. Also offers gas cards to individuals to get to the doctor, hospital, or starting a new job.