Emergency/Crisis Assistance | Embarras River Basin Agency (ERBA)

416 South 17th, Mattoon, IL 61938

Eligibility

Must meet income requirements, for rent assistance, applicant must have an eviction notice from the landlord, call for water assistance

Required documents

Proof of income for past 90 days for all family members, photo ID for applicant, Social Security cards for all family members, others upon request

(217) 961-0831

Voice - Main Phone

www.erbainc.org/csbg/

Application process

Call, visit in person, or schedule an appointment for services

Fees

None

Service area

Richland County, IL
Lawrence County, IL
Jasper County, IL
Edgar County, IL
Cumberland County, IL
Crawford County, IL
Coles County, IL
Clark County, IL

Description

Financial assistance available (when funding is available) to income eligible applicants who have suffered a loss of income through an event that was out of their control. These funds can be used to pay one month rent (no deposits) for those in danger of being evicted from their home due to nonpayment of rent. Assistance is also available to help with water bills.

What's Here

Utility Service Payment Assistance Rent Payment Assistance

Providing organization

Embarras River Basin Agency (ERBA)

Provides critical support programs for those in need.