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The Indiana COVID-19 Rental Assistance Program
Apply Starting July 13, 9 am Eastern, 8 am Central
Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb announced on June 24, 2020 the Indiana COVID-19 Rental Assistance Program. This program is designed to help Indiana renters whose income has been adversely affected by COVID-19 avoid eviction by providing up to $2,000 in assistance to help cover monthly rent payments or late fees.
The application to apply will be available online beginning on July 13, 2020 at 9:00 am EST.
Additional information for renters can be found here: English | Spanish
Additional information for landlords can be found here: English | Spanish
Applications will be accepted through www.IndianaHousingNow.org beginning July 13, 2020 at 9:00 am Eastern time.
Indiana will continue the stay on evictions until July 31, 2020.
In the meantime, Indiana residents unable to make their rent payment should speak with their landlord and request a payment plan. Additional resources, and answers to frequently asked questions, can be found in the Coronavirus Eviction and Foreclosure Prevention Guide.
Homeowner assistANCE
WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I AM FACING FORECLOSURE?
If you are an Indiana homeowner who’s fallen behind on your mortgage payment due to involuntary unemployment, underemployment, divorce, death of a spouse or medical hardship, we want to help you stay in your home. Our federally funded program provides one-time reinstatement only assistance of up to $30,000 for those that qualify. For more information please visit: http://www.877gethope.org/.
Legal Assistance
Indiana Legal Services, Inc. (ILS) is a nonprofit law firm that provides free civil legal assistance to eligible low-income residents throughout the state of Indiana.
Covid 19 - Support
Where to get help
Emergency Soup Kitchen
Where to get help
A list of local resources; this will be updated periodically. Please send additional information to the email below.
How you can help
Emergency Soup Kitchen
Where to get help
A list of local organizations that need your help- please send additional needs to the email below.
Emergency Soup Kitchen
Emergency Soup Kitchen
Mental Health Wellness
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Mental Health Wellness
Local Mental Health and Domestic Violence Help
Mental Health Wellness
800-706-2751
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Local Mental Health and Domestic Violence Help
Local Mental Health and Domestic Violence Help
Local Mental Health and Domestic Violence Help
LaPorte County Comprehensive Mental Health Services
Swanson Center’s offices can be reached at 219-879-4621 or 219-362-2145.
If you are in crisis, and need immediate
assistance, please call 855-325-6934.
Stepping Stone Providing victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, our free services include 24/7 crisis lines, intervention, temporary shelter, clothing & food, transitional housing, counseling, support groups, and advocacy. 219-879-4615
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Local Mental Health and Domestic Violence Help
Local Mental Health and Domestic Violence Help
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