Homelessness Prevention - Utility And Rent Assistance

A program of Lakewood Community Services Center

This service helps pay for gas and electric bills. It also helps pay rent. Before giving rent help, the agency tries to work out a deal between you and your landlord - like letting you pay over time or giving you more time to pay. The agency can also help you find affordable housing that fits your budget.

Address: 12900 Madison Ave.
Lakewood, OH 44107
Hours: Hours vary — see schedule below
M-F: 10:00am-4:00pm.
Who can use it: You must live in Lakewood. Your household income must be at or below 50% of the Area Median Income for Cuyahoga County. You must have some income to help pay for rent or utilities after you get assistance. For utility help - you need a shut off notice and must have already applied for HEAP or PIPP Plus if you are eligible. You can get utility help one time per year for each utility. For rent help - you must have received a court summons for eviction from Lakewood Municipal Court. There are no income limits for help finding housing.
Languages: English on-site. Other languages by phone.
What to expect: Call Monday through Friday between 10am and 4pm to set up an appointment. If no one answers, leave a voice mail and someone will call you back once or twice a day.
What to bring: Call ahead to confirm what documents you'll need to bring.

Want to be sure before you go?

Call 211 first.

Hours and stock change. A United Way 211 navigator will confirm this place is open right now and has what you need — or send you somewhere that does.

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