HOUSING ASSISTANCE

RENTAL ASSISTANCE
For more information, go to IndianaHousingNow.org.

HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER (HCV) PROGRAM
This program provides eligible households vouchers to help pay the rent on privately owned homes of their choosing. A family receiving a voucher must pay at least 30 percent of its monthly adjusted gross income for rent and utilities. Contact the Indianapolis Housing Agency or Community Action of Greater Indianapolis to learn more.

INDIANA HOUSING NOW
Indiana Housing Now.org is a housing locator service sponsored by the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority that provides detailed information about rental properties and helps people find housing to best fit their needs. The service can be accessed at no cost online 24 hours a day or through a toll-free, bilingual call center at 1-877-428-8844, available M-F, 9:00 am – 8:00 pm EDT.

RENTER’S RIGHTS

The Indiana Office of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) has several resources available for renters on their website, including dispute forms, tenant rights, landlord obligations, legal assistance, and more. Click here to learn more about your rights as a landlord or a renter. For discrimination-related housing issues, please contact the Indiana Civil Rights Commission.

INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT ACCOUNT (IDA) PROGRAM
The Individual Development Account (IDA) program is a matched savings opportunity designed to help Hoosiers make a major asset purchase. Participants in the IDA program are eligible to receive up to $4,500 in state matching funds for a qualified asset purchase…more.

FORECLOSURE PREVENTION
If you are an Indiana homeowner who has fallen behind on your mortgage payments, we want to help you stay in your home. Visit 877gethope.org to find out about housing counseling services and any available financial assistance.

HEALTHY HOMES RESOURCE PROGRAM
The Healthy Homes Resource Program (HHP) is a partnership between the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA) and the Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) who are leading the State of Indiana’s effort to remediate health and safety hazards in targeted households throughout the state....more.

PROGRAMMING FOR ELDERLY AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
IHCDA is proud to administer a variety of programs that provide housing opportunities, promote self-sufficiency, and strengthen Indiana communities. Almost all these programs have an impact on improving the quality of life for vulnerable populations in our state, including the elderly and persons with disabilities…more.

UTILITY ASSISTANCE

Energy Assistance Program
The Energy Assistance Program (EAP) can help you pay your heat and electric bills! Indiana households that make up to 60% of the state’s median income can qualify. Residents can apply online or call 211 for assistance. For more help, visit the Community Action of Greater Indianapolis office from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday at 3266 N. Meridian St. or contact client services manager Dana Nash at dnash@cagi-in.org or 317-524-6852.

Indiana law prevents disconnections of electric or gas service during the coldest months of the year. From Dec. 1 through March 15, a utility may not shut off residential utility service to anyone who is eligible for the Emergency Assistance Program and has applied for such assistance. Apply for assistance!

Utility Provider Assistance
Citizens Energy offers discounts or credits for those approved for Energy Assistance Program funds. The utility also offers payment extensions as well as its Warm Heart Warm Home grants to help customers keep their service. Learn more by calling 317-924-3311 or visiting http://info.citizensenergygroup.com/assistance.

AES Indiana offers short-term extensions of a few days to help customers pay their bills as well as longer-term extensions. Learn more by calling 888-261-822 or visiting http://www.aesindiana.com/payment-extensions.

Winter Assistance Fund
Indianapolis residents who struggle to afford increased utility costs but don’t qualify for the government’s Low-Income Energy Assistance Program can apply for the United Way of Central Indiana’s Winter Assistance Fund. Learn more by visiting http://www.uwci.org/waf. 

Weatherization Assistance Program
The Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) Program provides energy conservation measures to reduce the utility bills of low-income Hoosiers across the state. The WAP program offers a permanent solution to reducing your energy bills and making your home more energy-efficient. For more help, visit https://www.in.gov/ihcda/homeowners-and-renters/weatherizationenergy-conservation.