Where Can I Get Rent Assistance or Eviction Help in Ohio?

(ohiolegalhelp.org). This website has information on housing topics. Topics include eviction, repairs, landlords, security deposits, and mobile homes. It also covers subsidized housing (private housing where the government helps pay part of the rent). And it covers foreclosure (when a lender takes a property because the owner missed payments).

Ohio 211 connects renters by phone to local housing and utility (water, electric, gas) assistance, and other help across Ohio. Call 211 or 888-OHIO-211.

The Ohio Civil Rights Commission enforces Ohio's laws against discrimination and takes charges from people who believe they were treated unfairly. File a charge online or call 1-888-278-7101.

The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) makes a once a year payment directly to your heating or cooling utility (such as electric or gas) bill. The Percentage of Income Payment Plan (PIPP) helps people who qualify manage energy bills year round. The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services runs these programs. To apply, visit energyhelp.ohio.gov or contact your local energy assistance provider. You can also call the department at 614-466-6282.

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) works with housing counseling agencies across the country. These agencies help renters make informed housing decisions. Go to hud.gov/findacounselor. Search by zip code or select Ohio as the state to find an agency near you.