Grant Money to Assist Renters
Tuesday, November 17th, 2009
The Lazarus House in St. Charles, Illinois received funding for a rental assistance program.
The Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-housing Program provides money to keep people from losing their homes because of missed rent or to get them back into housing quickly. Vouchers for getting utilities paid or deposits to turn on electricity or gas are also a part of the program. To qualify, individuals must meet the following conditions:
• Household must be at or below 50 percent of the area median income.
• Household must be either homeless or facing imminent risk of eviction as a result of inability to pay rent. Those who have received notices of eviction will receive priority. Households must also have no appropriate subsequent housing options and have lost financial resources to obtain immediate housing or maintain their existing housing, but can document prior ability to self support.
• Coordinate to determine appropriate assistance level.
• Temporary disability with no history of chronicity.
• Loss of benefits or income and no other resources available to fill the need.
• Imminent risk of utility disconnection or utility is already disconnected for non-payment in household not eligible for LIHEAP or other assistance programs.
• Proof of residence within Lazarus House service area: St. Charles, Virgil, Meredith, Lily Lake, Wasco, Wayne, Geneva, Batavia, LaFox, Kaneville, Troxel, Elburn and portions of North Aurora and South Elgin where students attend the Batavia or St. Charles school districts, respectively.
Go to the website to learn more and apply for assistance
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- Homelessness Prevention Grant