We offer short-term, limited financial assistance to cover an unexpected financial crisis, such as job loss, interruption in income, or unexpected expenses that threaten stability. Assistance is available only once in a twelve-month period.
We receive more requests than we can accept and are not able to assist everyone who requests assistance.
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
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.
