New Applications for The Home Relief Fund 2020 Are Currently Closed.
IF
more funds become available WE WILL reopen this application.
Having Trouble Paying Your Water Bill, Rent, or Mortgage?
We're Here to Help.
The Home Relief Fund 2020 works to help renters and homeowners get the assistance they need to avoid water shutoff, eviction, and/or foreclosure. The Home Relief Fund 2020 is administered by IMPACT Community Action (IMPACT) and funded by the State of Ohio through the CARES Act.
Am I Eligible?
You may qualify if you can answer yes to the following questions.
- Is your household income at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level Guidelines?
- Is at least one member of the household a US Citizen or legal resident?
- Is the household located in Franklin County Ohio?
How Much Assistance is Available?
Every household's situation is different, so the amount of assistance you may receive will be specific to your needs and sustainability.
Funding is awarded on a first come - first completed basis. Please have all your information and documents ready to ensure faster processing of your application.
If you are a renter, make sure the amount you request will be accepted by your landlord. If they challenge the amount, it can delay your application's processing.
How Can The Home Relief Fund 2020 Help Me?
Depending on your circumstances, The Home Relief Fund 2020 may:
- Bring your delinquent rent, water bill, first mortgage, or second mortgage current.
- Make your November or December 2020 payment
- Pay property taxes or association fees if they are escrowed
How Do I Apply?
After you answer some eligibility questions, you must complete an application for assistance and gather some documentation.
What Happens Next?
If you qualify for assistance, IMPACT will request approval from your property manager or pay your lender/servicer using your payment coupon. If your property manager approves, IMPACT will send payments directly to them to bring your rent current.
What Else Do I Need to Know?
IMPACT works with nonprofit groups and does not charge a fee for its services. Beware of calls and other solicitations from companies offering to assist you in return for payment. If you are not sure whether an agency is legitimate, call IMAPCT HOPE Fund at (614) 252-2799.
(614) 252-2799
IMPACT is an Equal Opportunity Housing entity. Assistance is available on a fair and equal basis regardless of race, color, religion, sex, familial status, national origin, military status, disability or ancestry. Please visit www.impactca.org for more information.
What does it mean to be "ready to upload"?
- Your documentation meets the date and content requirements;
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You have your documentation available as a legible:
- High resolution scan as a Jpeg, PNG, or PDF;
- High resolution photo as a Jpeg or PNG;
- Downloaded PDF from the original document provider
- You have either an email address or a cell phone number capable of receiving texts (data and messaging rates from your provider apply);
Everyone must be prequalified before applying.
Click Here to PrequalifyDocumentation Checklist
Please be prepared to upload copies of your documents in the Pre-Application Checklist. It is important to check the legibility of your photos and/or scans otherwise it can delay your application. To process your application you must have an active email account or access to text messages to receive notifications (provider text and data fees may apply). Funds are not guaranteed.
We're sorry, but you do not qualify for the The Home Relief Fund 2020 program.
Based on the answer(s) you have provided in the prequalification questionnaire, unfortunately you do not qualify for our program.
Help, I don't qualify.If you feel you reached this in error, please call us at (614) 252-2799 and we can help clarify any questions.