Help Paying Rent In Arkansas

Help Paying Rent Guide In Arkansas

Emergency Rental Assistance Programs include the government ERAP programs that provide financial assistance to help households pay for rent and utilities.

In addition to ERAPs, there are a number of other resources available to renters who are struggling to afford their rent. These resources include:

- Rental assistance programs from non-profit organizations
- State and local government programs
- Utility assistance programs

Top Tips

When contacting a non-profit organization for rental assistance, be sure to ask about the following:

- Eligibility requirements: Who is eligible for rental assistance from the organization?
- Application process: How do you apply for rental assistance?
- Types of assistance offered: Does the organization offer one-time assistance, ongoing assistance, or both?
- How much assistance is offered: How much money can you receive in rental assistance?
- Other resources: Does the organization offer any other resources that may be helpful to you, such as food assistance, job training, or childcare assistance?

Qualification Information

To qualify for rental assistance programs from non-profit organizations in Arkansas, you will typically need to meet the following criteria:

- You must be a renter who is struggling to afford your rent.
- You must have a household income below a certain level, which varies depending on the program.
- You may also need to meet other requirements, such as having a valid Social Security number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN), or being a U.S. citizen or legal immigrant.

Some non-profit organizations may also have additional requirements, such as:
- You must have been evicted from your home in the past 90 days.
- You must have a disability.
- You must be a veteran.
- You must be a senior citizen.

To apply for a rental assistance program from a non-profit organization, you will typically need to complete an application and provide documentation of your income, assets, and household composition. You may also need to provide a copy of your lease agreement and proof of any financial hardship that you are experiencing.

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Arkansas Statistics

  • Population 2,855,390
  • Number of cities 33
  • Assitance Resources 31

New Listings

Mission NWA Ministries - Rent Assistance

1709 Johnson Rd, Springdale, AR - 72762

Arkansas Human Development Dumas AR

130 West Waterman Street, Dumas, AR - 71639

Community Services Clearinghouse Fort Smith

4420 Wheeler Avenue, Fort Smith, AR - 72901

The Salvation Army Magnolia AR

1215 North Jackson, Magnolia, AR - 71754

Community Action Program for Central Arkansas

707 Robins Street, Suite 118, Conway, AR - 72034

The Salvation Army Forrest City AR

302 N Rosser, Forrest City, AR - 72335

First Baptist Church of Bentonville

220 South Main Street, Bentonville, AR - 72712

The American Legion Department of Arkansas

P.O. Box 3280, Little Rock, AR - 72203

Lafayette County Housing Agency - AAA

Hwy 29 North/DHS Bldg, Lewisville, AR - 71845

Yell County Public Facilities Board

507 N 4th Street Ste E, Dardanelle, AR - 72834