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Past Due Rent Assistance For Families | United Way Of Summit And Medina

37 North High Street, Sojourner Truth Building, Akron, OH 44308

Barrier Free Restrooms|Designated Parking|Elevators|Wheelchair Accessible Building (ramps & main entrance doors).
Eligibility
  • Must be a resident of Summit County.
  • Households with minor children or a pregnant individual and income under 200% of the Federal Poverty Level.
  • Household income must be double that of monthly rent payment. NOTE: AMHA housing residents must also have income double that of monthly rent payment.
  • Rent must be past due at least one (1) month and one (1) day into the next month (as this counts as two (2) months past due).
  • Can not owe more than two (2) months past due rent.
  • Must not currently have sanctions with Summit County Department of Job and Family Services (SCDJFS).
  • Can only receive assistance once every three (3) years.
  • Must be age 18 or over.
  • Must be a United States Citizen or qualified alien.
Required documents
Proof of all the eligibility requirements will be required prior to assistance being provided.
Hours
  • Monday - Friday: 7:00am to 7:00pm.
  • Saturday - Sunday: 8:00am to 4:00pm.
(330) 376-6660
Voice·

voice | 24-Hour Information and Referral

Languages
Utilizes language interpretation services.
Application process
Call 2-1-1 to complete an assessment and determine eligibility. Completed intake will be sent to the United Way of Summit and Medina Housing Department. NOTE: Applicants will hear back within four (4) weeks due to high demand for assistance at this time. No information about application status will be available until four (4) weeks after application.
Fees
No fee.
Service area
Summit County, Ohio
Helps TANF eligible households maintain stable housing and prevent homelessness by assisting those at risk of losing their existing housing. Strives to keep these households out of the shelter system.
Last assured
04/24/2026
Providing organization
United Way Of Summit And Medina
Operates a nonprofit fundraising and community service organization. Works to advance the common good in Summit and Medina counties through education, income, and health services. Note: Part of the Youth Success Summit (formerly OSTN).