We may be able to help with:

• Rent assistance, including current and past due rent
• Move-in costs (You must already have a unit identified and an agreement made with the landlord and be able to submit the lease, ledger, and landlord W-9).
• Utilities
• Unexpected bills such as medical, dental, car repair, etc.

We cannot help with:

• Finding housing for you
• Financial assistance for emergency shelter
• Motel/hotel costs
• Housing location support
• Mortgage payments
• Homeowners’ association payments
• Home repairs

Do you qualify?

• You have low-income or very low income
• Your household has not received financial assistance from JFS in the past 24 months
• For rental assistance:
• You will need to submit a lease, ledger, and W-9 from your landlord
• Your ledger must show that prior to your current hardship situation your household has had the ability to consistently pay rent without assistance
• You must show you will be able to pay rent going forward without further assistance
• For move-in costs, you must have a unit identified, have an agreement with the landlord, and be able to submit the lease, ledger, and W-9 from your landlord
• For utilities or other bills, you must have a copy of the bill or invoice

Next Steps

• Fill out the online application on a Monday. The application is only open on Mondays, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• Watch your email. We will email you by the Thursday after you apply to let you know the status of your application (check your spam/junk folder).
• Explore other options. Because we cannot help everyone who applies, so please visit Washington 211 or dial 2-1-1 on your phone to find additional resources, shelter, and housing options.

Request Financial Assistance

Available ONLY on Mondays, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.