I’ve gone through some local resources to bring you a list of the local, Cincinnati resources, for rental assistance programs that you can offer your tenants.
There are some restrictions that apply, and I have not independently verified that they’re able to help during this crisis; but it’s a start.
James Sauls Homeless Shelter
513.732.6464
2403 Old State Route 32; Batavia, OH 45103
Website: http://www.cccsi.org/shelter.html
Shelter for Individuals and Families; Operated by Clermont County Community Services Three meals and laundry service provided free of charge
Once a person enters the shelter they must adhere to standards including a curfew, no drugs or alcohol, and must obtain employment within one week or show social security benefits are available.
Case Management services are provided to assist clients with goals and obtaining housing. Financial Assistance is available for rent and security deposits for persons exiting the shelter.
Transitions: Warren Metropolitan Housing
513.695.3386
990 East Ridge Drive; Lebanon, OH 45036
Website: http://www.warrenmha.org/transitions.html
Supportive housing program that provides permanent housing, rent assistance, and case management to homeless families
Goodwill Industries
513.631.4500
10600 Springfield Pike; Cincinnati, OH 45215
Website: http://www.cincinnatigoodwill.org/services/veterans.php
Programs are operated for homeless individuals, including but not limited to Veterans. Assistance with rent payments, security deposits, and delinquent utility bills
Homeless Prevention & Rapid Re-housing Program --- 513.381.SAFE
Website: http://www.hamiltoncountyohio.gov/commdev/v2/HPRP.asp
Intensive case management and financial assistance provided to cover security deposits, rent and utility assistance, past due utility or rental payments
Program is designed to assist homeless individuals or families or to prevent individuals or families who are at imminent risk of homelessness
Mercy Franciscan at St. John's
513.981.5800
1800 Logan Street Cincinnati, OH 45202
Website: http://e-mercy.com/foundation_new_st.john2.asp
Assistance with rent and utilities, fans and air-conditioners
Mercy Neighborhood Ministries
513.751.2500
1602 Madison Road #200; Cincinnati, OH 45206 (Desales Crossing Center)
Website: http://216.68.156.42/mnm/
Provides rent and utility emergency assistance for residents in Walnut Hills, Avondale, and Evanston
Salvation Army
513.762.5660
114 East Central Parkway; Cincinnati, OH 45202
Website: http://www.use.salvationarmy.org/use/www_use_cincinnati.nsf/
Hours: Monday through Friday 9am - 4:30pm; Occasional rent assistance
Utilities: once a year program starts in Jan. and lasts until funds run out
Heat-Share is administered by Salvation Army: applications accepted January-April
Salvation Army
513.863.1445
235 Ludlow Street; Hamilton, OH 45011
Website: http://www.salvationarmyusa.org/
Assists with rent and utilities
Accepts phone calls for assistance only Monday-Thursday from 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Afternoon hours are for scheduled appointments. No walk-in services
Salvation Army
513.423.9452
1735 S. University Blvd.; Middletown 45044
Website: http://www.salvationarmyusa.org/
Hours: Mon-Fri: 9:00am-11am & 1:00-3:00pm; Assistance with rent and utilities
Salvation Army of Batavia
513.732.6328
87 North Market Street; Batavia, OH 45103
Website: http://www.salvos.com/Batavia/default.htm
Offers monetary assistance with rent evictions and utility disconnects
St. Vincent DePaul Emergency Services
513.562.8841
1125 Bank Street; Cincinnati, OH 45214
Website: http://www.svdpcincinnati.org/
Assistance with rent and occasionally with mortgages if funds are available Assistance with gas and electric bills; water bills
Must complete Request Form either in person Monday-Friday from 8am-430pm, online, or over the phone by calling 513.421.0602
Please bring the following documentation with you: Picture ID, Social Security Cards or a printout for the entire household; Proof of income of entire household; Proof of address, for example a utility bill, lease or piece of dated mail.
Family Resource Center
513.523.5859
5445 College Corner Pike; Oxford, OH 45056
Website: http://www.frcoxford.org/
Assists with rent and utilities
Catholic Charities of SW Ohio
513.241.7745
100 E 8th Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Website: http://www.catholiccharitiesswo.org/index.html
Emergency assistance: rent programs
Clermont County Community Services, Inc
513.732.2277
3003 Hospital Drive; Batavia, Ohio 45103
Website: http://www.cccsi.org/about.html
Emergency HEAP, weatherization, and can direct people to rent assistance programs
Milford Miami Ministry
513.248.1114
844 State Route 131; Milford, OH 45150
Website: http://www.milfordmiamiministries.org/
Hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays 9am-12pm, Wednesdays 630pm-8pm
Assistance provided to residents in the Milford School District or Miami Township only Assists with rent and utilities
Required to apply: picture ID, piece of mail to verify address, current utility bill, name and address of your landlord (if applying for rent assistance), and a disconnect notice from your utility provider or a leave premises notice from your landlord
Williamsburg Emergency Mission
513.724.6305
330 Gay Street; Williamsburg, OH 45176
Website: http://www.williamsburgumc.com/
Must be a resident of Willamsburg and show proof of residency Provides assistance with rent and utilities
Homeless Prevention & Rapid Re-housing Program
513.934.5250
Website: http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/recovery/programs/homelessness
Intensive case management and financial assistance provided to cover security deposits, rent and utility assistance, past due utility or rental payments
Program is designed to assist homeless individuals or families or to prevent individuals or families who are at imminent risk of homelessness
O.A.S.I.S. 859.655.9800
1016 Greenup Avenue; Covington, KY 41011
Provides food and rent assistance to low income residents of Northern Kentucky
Hours: Tuesday-Thursday 11am-4pm
Fiscal Court
859.292.3838
1098 Monmouth Street; Newport, KY
Website: http://www.campbellcountyky.org/home/services/assistance-services.html
Provides assistance with rent and utilities; Hours: Monday-Friday 830am-1130am Need to be Campbell County resident for at least 6 months verified through current ID
Community Action Commission: Kenton County
859.291.8607
315 East 15th Street; Covington, KY 41011
Website: http://www.nkcac.org
Bring your bill, letter by landlord, and verification of your income. No apt. needed, but call ahead to make sure someone will be in the office. Will help for up to $75
Utility and winter heating assistance; Limited funds for rent assistance
Community Action Commission: Boone County
859. 586.9250
7938 Tanners Gate; Florence, KY 41042
Website: http://www.nkcac.org
Bring your bill, letter by landlord, and verification of your income. No apt. needed, but call ahead to make sure someone will be in the office. Will help for up to $75
Utility and winter heating assistance; Limited funds for rent assistance
Holy Trinity SVDP
513.732.2024
140 North Sixth Street; Batavia, OH 45103
Website: http://www.clermontcountycatholics.org/
Intake appointment needed; Documentation required: Picture ID, proof of residence
Hours of operation: 2nd, 3rd, 4th Wednesday of the month from 7pm-830pm
Assists residents within parish boundaries with food, utility disconnects, rent eviction notices, and vouchers for clothing & furniture
There are some restrictions that apply, and I have not independently verified that they’re able to help during this crisis; but it’s a start.
James Sauls Homeless Shelter
513.732.6464
2403 Old State Route 32; Batavia, OH 45103
Website: http://www.cccsi.org/shelter.html
Shelter for Individuals and Families; Operated by Clermont County Community Services Three meals and laundry service provided free of charge
Once a person enters the shelter they must adhere to standards including a curfew, no drugs or alcohol, and must obtain employment within one week or show social security benefits are available.
Case Management services are provided to assist clients with goals and obtaining housing. Financial Assistance is available for rent and security deposits for persons exiting the shelter.
Transitions: Warren Metropolitan Housing
513.695.3386
990 East Ridge Drive; Lebanon, OH 45036
Website: http://www.warrenmha.org/transitions.html
Supportive housing program that provides permanent housing, rent assistance, and case management to homeless families
Goodwill Industries
513.631.4500
10600 Springfield Pike; Cincinnati, OH 45215
Website: http://www.cincinnatigoodwill.org/services/veterans.php
Programs are operated for homeless individuals, including but not limited to Veterans. Assistance with rent payments, security deposits, and delinquent utility bills
Homeless Prevention & Rapid Re-housing Program --- 513.381.SAFE
Website: http://www.hamiltoncountyohio.gov/commdev/v2/HPRP.asp
Intensive case management and financial assistance provided to cover security deposits, rent and utility assistance, past due utility or rental payments
Program is designed to assist homeless individuals or families or to prevent individuals or families who are at imminent risk of homelessness
Mercy Franciscan at St. John's
513.981.5800
1800 Logan Street Cincinnati, OH 45202
Website: http://e-mercy.com/foundation_new_st.john2.asp
Assistance with rent and utilities, fans and air-conditioners
Mercy Neighborhood Ministries
513.751.2500
1602 Madison Road #200; Cincinnati, OH 45206 (Desales Crossing Center)
Website: http://216.68.156.42/mnm/
Provides rent and utility emergency assistance for residents in Walnut Hills, Avondale, and Evanston
Salvation Army
513.762.5660
114 East Central Parkway; Cincinnati, OH 45202
Website: http://www.use.salvationarmy.org/use/www_use_cincinnati.nsf/
Hours: Monday through Friday 9am - 4:30pm; Occasional rent assistance
Utilities: once a year program starts in Jan. and lasts until funds run out
Heat-Share is administered by Salvation Army: applications accepted January-April
Salvation Army
513.863.1445
235 Ludlow Street; Hamilton, OH 45011
Website: http://www.salvationarmyusa.org/
Assists with rent and utilities
Accepts phone calls for assistance only Monday-Thursday from 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Afternoon hours are for scheduled appointments. No walk-in services
Salvation Army
513.423.9452
1735 S. University Blvd.; Middletown 45044
Website: http://www.salvationarmyusa.org/
Hours: Mon-Fri: 9:00am-11am & 1:00-3:00pm; Assistance with rent and utilities
Salvation Army of Batavia
513.732.6328
87 North Market Street; Batavia, OH 45103
Website: http://www.salvos.com/Batavia/default.htm
Offers monetary assistance with rent evictions and utility disconnects
St. Vincent DePaul Emergency Services
513.562.8841
1125 Bank Street; Cincinnati, OH 45214
Website: http://www.svdpcincinnati.org/
Assistance with rent and occasionally with mortgages if funds are available Assistance with gas and electric bills; water bills
Must complete Request Form either in person Monday-Friday from 8am-430pm, online, or over the phone by calling 513.421.0602
Please bring the following documentation with you: Picture ID, Social Security Cards or a printout for the entire household; Proof of income of entire household; Proof of address, for example a utility bill, lease or piece of dated mail.
Family Resource Center
513.523.5859
5445 College Corner Pike; Oxford, OH 45056
Website: http://www.frcoxford.org/
Assists with rent and utilities
Catholic Charities of SW Ohio
513.241.7745
100 E 8th Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Website: http://www.catholiccharitiesswo.org/index.html
Emergency assistance: rent programs
Clermont County Community Services, Inc
513.732.2277
3003 Hospital Drive; Batavia, Ohio 45103
Website: http://www.cccsi.org/about.html
Emergency HEAP, weatherization, and can direct people to rent assistance programs
Milford Miami Ministry
513.248.1114
844 State Route 131; Milford, OH 45150
Website: http://www.milfordmiamiministries.org/
Hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays 9am-12pm, Wednesdays 630pm-8pm
Assistance provided to residents in the Milford School District or Miami Township only Assists with rent and utilities
Required to apply: picture ID, piece of mail to verify address, current utility bill, name and address of your landlord (if applying for rent assistance), and a disconnect notice from your utility provider or a leave premises notice from your landlord
Williamsburg Emergency Mission
513.724.6305
330 Gay Street; Williamsburg, OH 45176
Website: http://www.williamsburgumc.com/
Must be a resident of Willamsburg and show proof of residency Provides assistance with rent and utilities
Homeless Prevention & Rapid Re-housing Program
513.934.5250
Website: http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/recovery/programs/homelessness
Intensive case management and financial assistance provided to cover security deposits, rent and utility assistance, past due utility or rental payments
Program is designed to assist homeless individuals or families or to prevent individuals or families who are at imminent risk of homelessness
O.A.S.I.S. 859.655.9800
1016 Greenup Avenue; Covington, KY 41011
Provides food and rent assistance to low income residents of Northern Kentucky
Hours: Tuesday-Thursday 11am-4pm
Fiscal Court
859.292.3838
1098 Monmouth Street; Newport, KY
Website: http://www.campbellcountyky.org/home/services/assistance-services.html
Provides assistance with rent and utilities; Hours: Monday-Friday 830am-1130am Need to be Campbell County resident for at least 6 months verified through current ID
Community Action Commission: Kenton County
859.291.8607
315 East 15th Street; Covington, KY 41011
Website: http://www.nkcac.org
Bring your bill, letter by landlord, and verification of your income. No apt. needed, but call ahead to make sure someone will be in the office. Will help for up to $75
Utility and winter heating assistance; Limited funds for rent assistance
Community Action Commission: Boone County
859. 586.9250
7938 Tanners Gate; Florence, KY 41042
Website: http://www.nkcac.org
Bring your bill, letter by landlord, and verification of your income. No apt. needed, but call ahead to make sure someone will be in the office. Will help for up to $75
Utility and winter heating assistance; Limited funds for rent assistance
Holy Trinity SVDP
513.732.2024
140 North Sixth Street; Batavia, OH 45103
Website: http://www.clermontcountycatholics.org/
Intake appointment needed; Documentation required: Picture ID, proof of residence
Hours of operation: 2nd, 3rd, 4th Wednesday of the month from 7pm-830pm
Assists residents within parish boundaries with food, utility disconnects, rent eviction notices, and vouchers for clothing & furniture