Financial Help for Housing
SECURITY DEPOSITS, RENTAL ASSISTANCE, AND UTILITY ASSISTANCE
Assistance with a security deposit, monthly rent, or utility bills offer an important safety net that can offer vital support—and can mean the difference between staying housed or becoming homeless. Below are a variety of resources that can help with financial support for housing needs.
NOTE: Many social service agencies require that tenants first reach out to Township Trustees before seeking other sources of financial help.
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HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER PROGRAM/SECTION 8
Housing Choice Vouchers provide eligible households with rental assistance that helps pay the rent on privately owned homes of their choosing. The vouchers are generally administered and can be applied for through local housing authorities or through the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority, depending on the applicant’s residence.
SECURITY DEPOSITS, RENTAL ASSISTANCE, AND/OR UTILITY ASSISTANCE
A variety of public agencies, nonprofit organizations, and faith-based organizations can help eligible households with security deposits for rent or utilities, or assistance with rent or utility bills.
township trustees
In Indiana, Township Trustees are often the first place to turn for financial assistance to help residents to pay for essentials such as: utilities, housing, food, clothing, healthcare, medications, funerals, and emergency shelter.
VETERANS AFFAIRS SUPPORTIVE HOUSING
The HUD-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) program combines Housing Choice Voucher rental assistance for homeless Veterans with case management and clinical services provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs.
FINANCIAL HELP table
| Location | Service | Contact | Type | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence County: Bedford | Life 1204 I St Lawrence County: Bedford, IN 47421 | (812) 279-4442 send email visit website | Financial Help | This organization provides help with utilities, rent, and food. There Bedford location is open on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 10am-11:30am and 1pm-3:30pm. They require proof that you live in Lawrence County as well as photo ID. Life has a second location at 122 North 7th St in Mitchell, IN- open Tuesdays and Thursday 10am-12pm and 1-3pm. |
| Lawrence County: Heltonville | Pleasant Run: James Ford 2100 Todd Lane Heltonville, IN 47436 | (812) 675-9542 send email | Township Trustee | Office hours: By appointment only (call or text whenever) |
| Lawrence County: Lawrence County: Williams | Spice Valley: Michelle Cornett 407 Ridge Road Lawrence County: Williams, IN 47470 | (812) 388-7110 send email | Township Trustee | Office Hours: by appointment only (available 24/7) |
| Lawrence County: Lawrence County: Avoca | Marshall: Jan Kirk P O Box 275 Lawrence County: Avoca, IN 47420 | (812) 278-6975 send email | Township Trustee | Office Hours: by appointment only |
| Lawrence County: Mitchell | Marion: Gina Sullivan 903 W Main Street Mitchell, IN 47446 | (812) 849-4254 send email | Township Trustee | Office Hours: Monday (12:00-5:00pm), Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday (9:00am-2:00pm) You may also call the office cell number: (812) 620-3674 |
| Lawrence County: Orleans | Bono: Michelle Porter 1296 Noe Road Orleans, IN 47452 | (812) 583-2345 | Township Trustee | Office Hours: Available 24/7 Available to take applications right to you. |
| Monroe County: Richland Township | Richland Township Trustee: Marty Stephens 416 S. Park Street Ellettsville, IN 47429 | (812) 876-2000 send email visit website | Organizational Resource, Township Trustee | Office Hours: By Appointment M-F 8am-3pm Pantry: M-F 9am-2pm (up to 2 visits per month) |
| Monroe County: Perry Township | Perry Township Trustee: Leon Gordon 1010 S. Walnut St. Suite A Bloomington, IN 47401 | (812) 336-3713 send email visit website | Organizational Resource, Township Trustee | Call first to verify that you live in Perry township and are contacting the correct office. Office Hours: M-F 9am-3pm Pantry on site: M-F 9am-3pm |
| Monroe County: Clear Creek Township | Clear Creek Township Trustee: Thelma Kelley Jeffries 9206 S. Old State Road 37 Bloomington, IN 47403 | (812) 824-7225 send email visit website | Organizational Resource, Township Trustee | Office Hours: By Appointment only (appointments after work hours are available) Pantry hours: (Smithville) Mondays 1-3pm, (Gray Center located in Township office) Thursdays 3-7pm Note: Better to call- try to have assistance forms filled out before calling |
| Indiana: | Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority | send email visit website | Housing Choice Voucher Program / Section 8 | Because there are more families who need rental assistance than there are funds available, most housing authorities use a waiting list to administer the program to eligible families. Contact the housing authority to learn when the waitlist will be open. |
| Monroe County: Bloomington | Trinity Episcopal Church 111 S Grant St Bloomington, IN 47408 | (812) 336-4466 send email | Rental Assistance, Security Deposit, Utility Assistance | To make an appointment, call starting at 9am on the Tuesday following the 1st Sunday of the month. An appointment will be made for the same day or the next. They help with rent, rent deposits, and utilities. Trinity can help if household has not received their help in the preceding 6 months. 
Need ID, utility/rent bill, & lease. |
| Monroe County: Bloomington | St. Vincent DePaul (SVDP) Society of SVDP PO Box 5151 Bloomington, IN 47407 | (812) 961-1510 send email visit website | Other Resources, Rental Assistance, Security Deposit, Utility Assistance | NOTE: Recommend applying first with your township trustee. Leave message or apply online at https://www.svdpbloomington.org/ |
| Monroe County: Bloomington | South Central Community Action Program (SCCAP) 1500 15th St Bloomington, IN 47404 | (812) 339-3447 send email visit website | Utility Assistance | NOTE: Apply first with your township trustee. Income-eligible residents can apply for assistance to help cover utility costs associated with electricity, gas, and a home’s bulk fuel heating source, as well as water/wastewater. Monday-Friday 8:00-4:30 pm |
| Monroe County: Bloomington | Shalom Center (Beacon) 620 S Walnut St Bloomington, IN 47401 | (812) 334-5728 visit website | Rental Assistance, Security Deposit, Utility Assistance | NOTE: Apply first with your township trustee. |
| Monroe County: Bloomington | Salvation Army 111 N Rogers St Bloomington, IN 47404 | (812) 336-4310 visit website | Rental Assistance, Utility Assistance | NOTE: Apply first with your township trustee. |
| Monroe County: Bloomington | First United Church 2420 E 3rd St Bloomington, IN 47401 | (812) 332-4439 visit website | Rental Assistance, Utility Assistance | Rent & utilities They only take referrals from St. Vincent & Salvation Army; Hours: Mon-Fri 9:30-4:30pm (closed 12-1pm) |
| Monroe County: Washington Township | Washington: Mary VanDeventer 505 West Simson Chapel Rd Bloomington, IN 47404 | (812) 325-1708 send email visit website | Township Trustee | Office Hours: By Appointment |
| Monroe County: Van Buren Township | Van Buren: Rita Barrow 352 S Fieldstone Blvd Bloomington, IN 47403 | (812) 825-4490 send email visit website | Township Trustee | Office Hours: M-F 8:30am-12pm, 1-4pm; Closed on government holidays Pantry Hours: W 1-3pm and F 1-5pm. |
| Monroe County: Salt Creek Township | Salt Creek: Joan Hall 7333 E. Salt Creek Drive Bloomington, IN 47401 | (812) 837-9140 send email | Township Trustee | Office Hours: Mon-Fri 9-5pm (Call for an appointment) There is a small food pantry located on Knightridge Rd, adjacent to Salt Creek Cemetery. |
| Monroe County: Richland Township | Richland: Marty Stephens 416 S. Park Street Ellettsville, IN 47429 | (812) 876-2509 send email visit website | Township Trustee | Office Hours: By Appointment M-F 8am-3pm Pantry: M-F 9am-2pm (2 visits per month) |
| Monroe County: Polk Township | Polk: Scott Smith 9070 S. Chapel Hill Rd Heltonville, IN 47436 | (812) 902-8200 send email | Township Trustee | Office Hours: By Appointment |
| Monroe County: Perry Township | Perry: Leon Gordon 1010 S. Walnut St. Suite A Bloomington, IN 47401 | (812) 336-3713 send email visit website | Township Trustee | Call first to verify that you live in Perry township and are contacting the correct office. Office Hours: M-F 9am-3pm Pantry on site: M-F 9am-3pm |
| Monroe County: Indian Creek Township | Indian Creek: Christopher Reynolds 8019 S. Rockport Road Bloomington, IN 47403 | (812) 322-6161 send email | Township Trustee | Office Hours: By appointment only |
| Monroe County: Clear Creek Township | Clear Creek: Thelma Kelley Jeffries 9206 S. Old State Road 37 Bloomington, IN 47403 | (812) 824-7225 send email visit website | Township Trustee | Office Hours: By Appointment only (appointments after the 9-5pm work hours are available) |
| Monroe County: Bloomington Township | Bloomington: Efrat Rosser 924 W. 17th St. Suite C Bloomington, IN 47404 | (812) 336-4976 send email visit website | Township Trustee | Office Hours: By Appointment M-Th 9am-6pm (office) Pantry M-Th 10am-6pm Closed on Tuesdays from 11:30-12:30 (both pantry and office) Pantry is also open on the 3rd Saturday of each month 10-2pm |
| Monroe County: Benton Township | Benton: Michelle Bright 7616 E. State Road 45 Unionville, IN 47468 | (812) 339-6593 send email visit website | Township Trustee | Office Hours: By Appointment |
| Monroe County: Bloomington | Bloomington Department of Housing and Neighborhood Development (HAND) 401 N Morton St Suite 130 Bloomington, IN 47404 | (812) 349-3420 send email visit website | Security Deposit | In addition to funds to assist with security deposits for renters, grants and loans are available for homeowners’ home rehabilitation, emergency home repair, home modification for accessible living, home repairs, and closing costs. Office Hours: Mon-Fri 8-5pm |
| Monroe County: Bean Blossom Township | Bean Blossom: Ronald Hutson 7030 N. Mt. Tabor Rd Ellettsville, IN 47429 | (812) 935-7174 send email | Township Trustee | Office Hours: By Appointment |
| Greene County: Linton | Linton Housing Authority 1148 N 1300 W Linton, IN 46204 | (812) 847-8254 send email visit website | Housing Choice Voucher Program / Section 8 | Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am-4pm |
| Monroe County: Bloomington | Bloomington Housing Authority 1007 N. Summit St Bloomington, IN | (812) 339-3491 send email visit website | Housing Choice Voucher Program / Section 8 | Because there are more families who need rental assistance than there are funds available, most housing authorities use a waiting list to administer the program to eligible families. Contact the housing authority to learn when the waitlist will be open. Office Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Wednesday: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. |
| Greene County: Bloomfield | Bloomfield Housing Authority 100 W. Main OFC 801, Bloomfield, IN, United States, Indiana Bloomfield, IN 47424 | (812) 384-8866 visit website | Housing Choice Voucher Program / Section 8 | Because there are more families who need rental assistance than there are funds available, most housing authorities use a waiting list to administer the program to eligible families. Contact the housing authority to learn when the waitlist will be open. Applications can be found on their facebook page that is linked, as well as in the front lobby of their office. Call to make an appointment once application is complete. Office Hours: M-Thr 9-4 pm, 12-1 closed for lunch |
| Lawrence County: Bedford | Bedford Housing Authority 1305 K St Bedford, IN 47421 | (812) 279-2356 send email visit website | Housing Choice Voucher Program / Section 8 | Because there are more families who need rental assistance than there are funds available, most housing authorities use a waiting list to administer the program to eligible families. Contact the housing authority to learn when the waitlist will be open. Office hours: Monday-Thursday: 7:30am - 4pm. Friday: 7:30am - 12:30pm. |