Homeless Prevention

Category: Housing Assistance

Overview

This program provides short term rental assistance for those who are about to become homeless. This program is not permanent and is only for those who need a small amount of assistance to stay in their housing.

Benefits

• Short term rental payments
• Security deposits
• Past due rent assistance
• Home visits
• Budgeting
• Goal setting
• Referrals to other agencies

Eligibility Requirements

In addition to meeting income guidelines, participants must:

• Have an eviction notice or proof they are about to become homeless.
• Have tried to get help at other agencies, but have not been able to.
• Must be willing to come in for an eligibility appointment.
• Must be willing to follow program rules and regulations.

Eligible Counties

Sandusky, Seneca, Wood

Income Guidelines

County	Income	1 Person	2 People	3 People	4 People	5 People	6 People	7 People	8 People
Wood	3 months	$5,413	$6,175	$6,950	$7,725	$8,338	$8,963	$9,575	$10,200
	Annual	$21,650	$24,700	$27,800	$30,900	$33,350	$35,850	$38,300	$40,800
Sandusky	3 months	$5,063	$5,788	$6,513	$7,238	$7,813	$8,400	$8,975	$9,550
	Annual	$20,250	$23,150	$26,050	$28,950	$31,250	$33,600	$35,900	$38,200
Ottawa	3 months	$5,413	$6,175	$6,950	$7,725	$8,338	$8,963	$9,575	$10,200
	Annual	$21,650	$24,700	$27,800	$30,900	$33,350	$35,850	$38,300	$40,800
Seneca	3 months	$4,900	$5,600	$6,300	$7,000	$7,563	$8,125	$8,675	$9,238
	Annual	$19,600	$22,400	$25,200	$28,000	$30,250	$32,500	$34,700	$36,950

Income level cannot exceed the stated income guidelines

Contact Information

Sandusky County

Alma Herrera (Family Advocate) Central Office 109 South Front St. Fremont, OH 43420 (419) 334-8911 View Map

Seneca County

Jessica Huffman (Family Advocate) Tiffin Office 455-A East Market St. Tiffin, OH 44883 (419) 447-0084 View Map

Wood County

Jessica Huffman (Family Advocate) Jordan Center 812 North College Drive Bowling Green, OH 43402 (419) 353-7407 View Map