Rent help programs

State and local programs may have money to help you pay rent and other bills. Contact your state to find emergency rent help. Each state has its own rules for who qualifies. Apply early, because the money can take several weeks to arrive.

For help paying bills in Austin, dial 877-541-7905. It is a free line for state and local help programs, open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Massachusetts offers state and local rental assistance programs for tenants facing housing instability. Check current program availability and eligibility requirements through the state's official rental assistance portal.

Dial 211 to find rent money and utility bill help in Los Angeles County. The line is open day and night in many languages.

The Washington Attorney General lists rental assistance programs. That office also has this notice in other languages.