La Porte County residents in need of rental assistance should apply now to a federally-funded state program offering additional assistance on a first-come, first-served basis.
IndianaHousingNow.org will begin taking applications October 13, 2020 and they are expected to fill quickly, tenants who qualify are encouraged to apply early. Phase 2 of the Emergency Service Grant Covid-19 (ESG-CV) Program will provide rental assistance for applicants with income capped at 0-50% AMI beginning April 1, 2020 related to COVID-19. New income limits in La Porte are single person ($23,000) and family of 4 ($32,500).
Despite the moratorium, eviction cases in La Porte County are now starting up for those who have had income, but have not paid rent or communicated with their landlord and/or have other verified lease violations.
The State of Indiana is offering this next phase of assistance to keep people housed, prevent homelessness and ensure landlords receive entitled payments.
For more information about the Home Team of La Porte County email hometeamlp@gmail.com. For questions about your IndianaHousingNow.org application email AskIHCDA@ihcda.in.gov.