Resource List for Rental Assistance
Community Action Agency (513) 569-1840
If you live in Hamilton County and are in need of Rental Assistance to avoid eviction
Hamilton County Municipal Court Help Center (513)-946-5650
University of Cincinnati College of Law
The Help Center is located on the first floor of the Hamilton County Courthouse, 1000 Main Street Room 113. The Help
Center is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (except holidays). Assistance is available to walk-in
customers. The Hamilton County Municipal Court Help Center provides free information and limited legal advice in
Municipal Civil cases (Landlord/tenant and Evictions) for individuals who do not have a lawyer.
H.O.M.E. – Housing Opportunity Made Equal (513) 721-4663
HOME works with those who are experiencing difficulty maintaining their rental housing for reasons ranging from
tenant/landlord issues to lack of resources. The Tenant Advocacy Program works to stabilize families in their homes and
prevent a loss of housing. Our Tenant Advocacy staff work with individuals in danger of losing housing, provide
information on housing rights and Ohio tenant-Landlord law, give objective advice and advocate on our clients’ behalves
with their landlord.
Lighthouse Youth Services Contact Cara Caudill (513) 569-9500
If you are 18-24 and on the verge of homelessness
Seven Hills Neighborhood House – contact Tia Brown (513) 407-5362
Must live in the West End and have a notice to vacate the premise or an Eviction notice
Our Daily Bread (513) 621-6364
Eviction notice or letter from landlord stating client is behind in rent and the amount.
Assistance provided if funds are available.
FreeStore Foodback (513) 241-1064
Housing Services work to provide safe, stable and affordable housing through emergency housing search, rental
assistance and housing case management.
The Healing Center (513) 346-4080
11345 Century Circle W (bus 78)
Info@healingcentercincinnati.org
Financial assistance is provided to prevent evictions or disconnection of utility services for active Healing Center guests.
Jewish Family Service (513) 766-3370
(Providing assistance for 45219 & 45220 only, unless they identify as Jewish, then they may be helped regardless of
where they live.)
Limited funds are available for emergency assistance during a crisis. Jewish Family Service emergency funds may pay a
past due utility bill to keep a home heated during the cold winter months; buy necessary medicine or medical treatment
that may save a life; pay a month's rent to prevent homelessness; help with transportation costs to allow a parent to get
to work; or cover any other unexpected expense that may just be critical to that individual's or family's well-being.
Mercy Neighborhood Ministries (513) 751-2500
Crisis assistance hours are Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday from 9am-11am. Assistance includes payment of rent,
utilities, or medications (if criteria are met).
