Resources: Payment Assistance

Need Help Paying Your Rent?
At Progress Residential, we understand that everyone can face hard times. If you're experiencing financial difficulties, you're not alone. Your stability matters to us. If you need assistance or want to talk through your options, please don’t hesitate to reach out—we’re here to help.

 

We’ve gathered a list of resources that may be able to assist with rent and other living expenses


Government Resources

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

State and local organizations are distributing federal rental assistance in their communities.
https://www.consumerfinance.gov

 

 

Unemployment

Recently unemployed residents should visit the Department of Labor website to see what benefits they may be eligible for https://www.dol.gov/general/location

 

 

Disability, Workers Comp & Family Leave

Residents may be able to apply for wage replacement For information on federal disability, please check with the Social Security Administration - https://www.ssa.gov/benefits/disability/

 

Disability Laws vary from state to state, so please check your state for more information as well.

 

Disaster relief

Residents can check their eligibility for Disaster Unemployment Assistance
https://www.benefits.gov/benefit/597

 

 

State Social Services

For a comprehensive list of local resources that may be available to you, please visit
http://www.211.org/

 

 

Housing

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) may be able to provide more information and guidance on applying for assistance  https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/spm/gmomgmt/grantsinfo

 

 

 

 


State and Local Resources

Many of the states in which we operate have rent assistance programs or funding to help residents in need.


 

Arizona

 

Maricopa County 

City of Peoria
https://www.peoriaaz.gov/government/departments/neighborhood-and-human-services/community-assistance
City of Phoenix
https://www.phoenix.gov/humanservices/rental-assistance
https://www.phoenix.gov/humanservices/programs/emergency
City of Tempe
https://www.tempe.gov/government/human-services/housing-services
City of Tolleson
https://www.tolleson.az.gov/676/CARES-ACT-Rental-Assistance-Program


 

Pinal County
Pinal County
www.pinalcountyaz.gov

 

Tucson Area

Pima County
https://www.pimaep.com/

 

 

Colorado

 

Denver
https://www.denvergov.org/Government/Agencies-Departments-Offices/Agencies-Departments-Offices-Directory/Department-of-Housing-Stability/Resident-Resources/Rent-and-Utility-Assistance

 

 

 

Florida

 

Daytona Beach
https://www.volusia.org/services/community-services/community-assistance/emergency-rental-assistance.stml

 

Jacksonville Area

United Way
https://unitedwaynefl.org/

 

Miami Area
Broward County
https://www.broward.org/CARES/Pages/default.aspx
Palm Beach County Community Services
https://www.rentalassistancepbc.org/

 

Orlando Area

Seminole County Community Services Department
https://www.seminolecountyfl.gov/cares/individual-assistance.stml

 

Sarasota Area

 

Sarasota County
https://www.scgov.net/government/planning-and-development-services/office-of-housing-and-community-development
St Vincent De Paul Naples
https://svdpnaples.org/assistance-services/

 

Tampa Area
Catholic Charities
https://www.ccdosp.org/financial-assistance-pinellas-county/

Metropolitan Ministries
https://www.metromin.org/

 

 

 

Georgia

 

Atlanta Area

Midtown Assistance Center
https://midtownassistancecenter.org/


Savannah Area
The City of Savannah and Chatham County CARES
https://uwce.org/savannahcares/

Additional Resources
The following organizations in Atlanta, Decatur, and DeKalb County may be offering assistance with rent, rental deposits, and food: St. Vincent de Paul GeorgiaDecatur Emergency Assistance MinistryDecatur Cooperative MinistryHope Atlanta

 

 

Illinois

Chicago
https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/doh/provdrs/renters/svcs/emergency-rental-assistance-program.html

 

 

 

Kentucky

 

Louisville
https://louisvilleky.gov/government/resilience-and-community-services/utility-and-rental-assistance

 

 

 

Mississippi

 

Desoto Area
Don't MISS Out
https://mississippi.org/mrap/#:~:text=Mississippi%20Rental%20Assistance%20Grant%20Program%20(MRAP)&text=This%20program%20provides%20grants%20to,as%20of%20November%2015%2C%202020

 

 

St. Louis

https://www.stlouis-mo.gov/emergency-assistance/index.cfm

 

 

Nevada

 

Clark County
CHAP Program
https://chap.clarkcountynv.gov/
City of Las Vegas
https://lasvegastga.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Rental-Mortgage-Assistance-Community-Resources.pdf
Nevada 211
https://www.nevada211.org/

 

 

New Jersey

 

Greater Bergen Community Action
https://www.greaterbergen.org/homelessness-prevention


 

North Carolina

 

Charlotte Area
Cabarrus County Resources
https://www.cabarruscounty.us/Community-and-Public-Safety/Assistance-and-Benefits/Housing-and-Rent

Mecklenburg County
Crisis Assistance Ministry
Rent Assistance in Gastonia
https://www.rentassistance.us/ci/nc-gastonia
Union County
https://www.unioncountync.gov/government/departments-a-e/community-support-outreach/crisis-emergency-assistance 

 

 

 

South Carolina

 

Statewide
South Carolina Stay
http://scstay.org/

 

Spartanburg Area

The Salvation Army
https://www.salvationarmycarolinas.org/spartanburg/

 

 

 

Tennessee

 

Memphis Area
Artist Emergency Fund
https://www.artsmemphis.org/artist-emergency-fund

Catholic Social Services Sacred Heart Southern Missions Ministry Of Tate County
(662) 342-3180
Metropolitan Inter-Faith Association (MIFA)
https://www.mifa.org/applyonline
Tennessee State Courts
https://www.tncourts.gov/Eviction%20Resources

 

Nashville Area – Davidson County
Conexion Americas (in Spanish)
https://www.conexionamericas.org/asistencia2021/

Mid Cumberland Community Action Agency
https://www.midcumberland.org/
Nashville Government - Metro Action Commission
https://www.nashville.gov/Metro-Action-Commission.aspx
Wilson County
https://wilsoncountyhelpcenter.org/

Williamson County
Mid-Cumberland Community Action Agency
https://www.midcumberland.org/

 

 

Texas

 

Visit Texas’ Department of Housing for help locating rent assistance providers in your area.

 

 

Dallas Area

Operation Blessing
https://www.needhelppayingbills.com/html/operation_blessing_of_johnson.html
Rockwall County Helping Hands
https://rockwallhelpinghands.com/
Salvation Army
https://www.needhelppayingbills.com/html/johnson_county_assistance_prog.html
Tarrant County
https://access.tarrantcounty.com/en/domestic-relations-office/child-support/additional-resources/housing-and-rental-assistance.html

 

Houston Area

Harris County
https://csd.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/Rental-Assistance.aspx

United Way
http://referral.unitedwayhouston.org/MatchList.aspx?k;;0;;N;0;0;Rent%20Payment%20Assistance

 

 

 

 

Washington D.C.

 

Metro
https://dc.gov/page/rental-assistance

 

 

Charitable and Nonprofit Resources

 

Charities such as Salvation Army and United Way are raising disaster recovery funds which help connect those affected to food, healthcare, and housing resources. Additionally, you may be able to receive assistance from the following organizations:

 

Utilities Assistance
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) https://www.acf.hhs.gov/ocs/low-income-home-energy-assistance-program-liheap
Modest Needs https://www.modestneeds.org/

 

Food Assistance organizations
Feeding America https://www.feedingamerica.org/need-help-find-food
Women, Infants and Children (WIC) https://www.fns.usda.gov/wic
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/supplemental-nutrition-assistance-program

 

Assistance with Food, Housing, and More
Community Action Partnership https://communityactionpartnership.com/
Volunteers of America https://www.voa.org/housing
Society of Saint Vincent de Paul https://www.svdpusa.org/
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) https://www.acf.hhs.gov/ofa/programs/temporary-assistance-needy-families-tanf

 

Medical Costs Assistance
The HealthWell Foundation  https://www.healthwellfoundation.org/

Please note: This is not a complete list and Progress Residential does not endorse these organizations. Programs may be subject to change at any time without notice. There may also be local resources available to you that are not listed here. For questions regarding these programs, please contact the specific organization directly.