Past Due Rent Assistance | United Way Of Summit And Medina

Helps SNAP recipients and 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.

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211 Summit

Physical Address

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

Hours

- Monday - Friday: 6:30am to 10:30pm. - Saturday and Sunday: 8:00am to 8:00pm.

Voice

(330) 434-3278

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(877) 428-8844

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(330) 685-9430

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(330) 376-6660

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(855) 553-7783

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(330) 615-0577

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(330) 493-8578

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Fax

(330) 762-0317

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(330) 643-5516

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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 4-5 weeks due to high demand for assistance at this time. No information about application status will be available until 4-5 weeks after application.

Fee

No fee.

Eligibility

- Must be a resident of Summit County. - Households who are currently enrolled in SNAP OR households with minor children or a pregnant individual and income under 200% FPL. - 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). - Must not have already received maximum assistance from available funding sources. - Must be age 18 or over. - Must be a United States Citizen or qualified alien.

Languages

Utilizes language interpretation services.

Service area

Summit County, Ohio

Agency info

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).