Where Can I Get Rent Assistance or Eviction Help in Indiana?
This page lists places to look for rent help, eviction help and legal information in Indiana. It covers court programs, state housing programs, a legal help website and the 211 phone line.
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Indiana courts: pre-eviction diversion. The Indiana courts' Help with Housing page says the court should explain this program. That applies if an eviction case is filed against you. If you and your landlord agree to take part, the case can be marked confidential and stopped for 90 days. The judge will explain the program at your first hearing.
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Indiana Legal Help. Indiana Legal Help is a website that connects people in Indiana to legal advice and information. It says there are services in every county. Enter your zip code or select your county to find them. Its Housing page has a Rent and Eviction section. For housing questions, call or text (317) 399-4246.
Free Legal Answers (linked from Indiana Legal Help). Have a legal question? You can email an attorney for free legal advice.
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Indiana 211. Indiana 211 is a free service that connects Hoosiers with help from health and human service agencies in their local communities. Anyone can use it. There are no income standards. Dial 2-1-1 or 1-866-211-9966.
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IndianaHousingNow.org. This is a free state website for renters and property managers in Indiana. You can search for affordable, accessible and market-rate housing. For help, call 1‑877‑428‑8844 (toll free), Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 7:00 pm Central.
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Community action agencies. Indiana has 22 community action agencies (local groups that work to reduce poverty). They serve people who qualify by income in all 92 counties. Their programs differ. Some may help people who are homeless or at risk of it. To find the agency for your county, use the map or menu on the IHCDA page.
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Indiana Civil Rights Commission. If you feel you have been the victim of discrimination, you can call this state agency at 317-232-2600. You can also file a complaint online. It looks into complaints about housing, jobs and schools.
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