Emergency financial assistance
Emergency financial assistance is available to prevent eviction or utility service disconnection at your current residence. Eligible assistance includes rent, mortgage and/or utility payments.
Note: Eligible clients will receive the appropriated financial assistance if funds are available.
Pre-screening questions
1
How long have you lived in Fayette County?
If the answer is one or more years, then proceed to the next question.
2
Has Community & Resident Services assisted you with rent or utilities within the last three years?
If the answer is no, then proceed to the next question.
3
Utility – Do you have a disconnect notice or is your utility bill 30 days or more past due?
If the answer is yes, please follow the directions for making an appointment below.
4
Rent / Mortgage – Do you have a seven-day notice, or eviction notice or is your rent/mortgage 30 days or more past due?
If the answer is yes, please follow the directions for making an appointment below.
How to make an appointment
Call (859) 300-5300 to schedule an appointment for financial assistance with rent, mortgage and/or utility costs.
What should I bring to my appointment?
- Driver’s license or picture ID (for everyone in the home 18 years old or older)
- Social Security cards (for everyone in the home)
- Verification of entire household income (Three most recent paystubs, SSI/SSDI, child support, benefit award letter, etc.)
- Proof of Fayette County residency for 12 consecutive months (driver’s license, rental lease, etc.)
- Copy of the utility disconnect notice, shut-off notice or past-due housing cost that is greater than 30-days
- Rental lease if seeking rental assistance
- Eviction notice, forcible detainer, or statement (ledger) from your landlord/mortgage company showing past due housing cost that is greater than 30-days.
Contact
Monday – Friday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Director