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Individuals can receive up to $150/year when funds are available.

Case management, client needs assessment, goal setting/plan development, and assistance to stabilize housing for individuals and families. Services vary and may include assistance with rent, utilities, rental and/or utility deposits, depending upon verification of need and progress being made on goals. Eligibility and re-certification requirements may vary by program.

Limited funding is available and only offered during certain times of the year.

Categories

Utility Deposit Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Rental Deposit Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Homeless Diversion Programs

COUNCIL BLUFFS OFFICE CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE (12/2/2024, Pat). Please visit office at 2401 Lake Street in Omaha.


Homeless prevention, rental counseling, housing assistance and advocacy to assist persons to avoid homelessness and locate permanent housing.

ELIGIBILITY:
-- Household must have eviction notice (rent) or shut-off notice (utilities - no funds for Black Hills Energy)

-- Household must be at or below 30%-50% of area median income

-- Household must meet both of the following conditions:
No appropriate subsequent housing options have been identified
AND
The household lacks the financial resources and support networks needed to obtain immediate housing or remain in its existing housing (i.e. without this assistance, the household would become homeless)

Categories

Utility Service Payment Assistance
Rental Deposit Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Utility Deposit Assistance
Homelessness Prevention Programs
Limited financial assistance provided to prevent rent eviction or utility disconnection. May also assist with rent or utility deposit, where appropriate.

First apply for assistance at the Nebraska Deptartment of Health and Human Services (www.accessnebraska.ne.gov) for an eligibility determination and referrals to community agencies with Letter of Eligibility, then schedule an appointment with the Community Service Coordinator.

Categories

Rent Payment Assistance
Utility Deposit Assistance
Rental Deposit Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Provides financial assistance to qualifying individuals and families with up to two (2) months' payment of a security deposit, utility deposit, past due rent, past due mortgage or past due utility. Along with the partial financial assistance, customers also receive one on one support.

Categories

Rent Payment Assistance
Utility Deposit Assistance
Rental Deposit Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Rapid Re-Housing Programs
Limited financial assistance provided to prevent rent eviction or utility disconnection. May also assist with rent or utility deposit, where appropriate.

First apply for assistance at the Nebraska Deptartment of Health and Human Services (www.accessnebraska.ne.gov) for an eligibility determination and referrals to community agencies with Letter of Eligibility, then schedule an appointment with the Community Service Coordinator.

Categories

Rent Payment Assistance
Utility Deposit Assistance
Rental Deposit Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance

Homelessness prevention services and assistance for individuals and families with children who are in danger of experiencing homelessness within the next 14 days. Program may assist with utility bills and deposits, and rental bills and deposits.

Provides wrap-around case management.

Categories

Rent Payment Assistance
Utility Deposit Assistance
Homelessness Prevention Programs
Rental Deposit Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Offers assistance for a wide range of benefits to veterans, service members, and their families, including Federal, State, and County benefits.

County benefits include rent, utilities, transportation for medical care, medications, and burial expenses.

Categories

Utility Service Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Non-Emergency Medical Transportation
County Government Departments/Offices
Utility Deposit Assistance
Veteran Benefits Assistance
Veteran Burial Benefits

Provides financial and support services to Veteran families that are homeless or imminently at risk of being homeless. The goal is to stabilize the families in housing, while providing on-going support as needed to sustain independent living. Services may include rental and utility deposits and limited assistance, some moving costs and emergency supplies, case management services, transportation assistance, assistance in obtaining VA benefits and other public benefits.

Categories

Veteran Compensation and Pension Benefits
Indigent Transportation
Veteran Benefits Assistance
Veteran Burial Benefits
Utility Deposit Assistance
Rental Deposit Assistance
Moving Expense Assistance
Non-Emergency Medical Transportation
Limited financial assistance provided to prevent rent eviction or utility disconnection. May also assist with rent or utility deposit, where appropriate.

First apply for assistance at the Nebraska Deptartment of Health and Human Services (www.accessnebraska.ne.gov) for an eligibility determination and referrals to community agencies with Letter of Eligibility, then schedule an appointment with the Community Service Coordinator.

Categories

Rent Payment Assistance
Utility Deposit Assistance
Rental Deposit Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Limited financial assistance provided to prevent rent eviction or utility disconnection. May also assist with rent or utility deposit, where appropriate.

First apply for assistance at the Nebraska Deptartment of Health and Human Services (www.accessnebraska.ne.gov) for an eligibility determination and referrals to community agencies with Letter of Eligibility, then schedule an appointment with the Community Service Coordinator.

Categories

Rent Payment Assistance
Utility Deposit Assistance
Rental Deposit Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance

Case management, client needs assessment, goal setting/plan development, and assistance to stabilize housing for individuals and families. Services vary and may include assistance with rent, utilities, rental and/or utility deposits, depending upon verification of need and progress being made on goals. Eligibility and re-certification requirements may vary by program.

Limited funding is available and only offered during certain times of the year.

Categories

Utility Deposit Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Rental Deposit Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Homeless Diversion Programs

Offers to help low-income veterans who are facing eviction or are homelessness. Funds may be used to assist with rental arrears, security deposit, and first month's rent to return to housing. Furniture and household items available for those in need. Veterans who need more long-term support to remain in housing can be assisted through the veterans supportive housing program.

Categories

Utility Bill Payment Plans
Rental Deposit Assistance
General Household Goods Provision
Utility Deposit Assistance
Furniture
Temporary Financial Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance

Provides general assistance services.

Categories

Rent Payment Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Utility Deposit Assistance
Assists with past-due rent, energy or water bills, and security deposits. Priority is given to households who have not received assistance in the past 12 months. Usually assists up to $300 of the past due bill and has to guarantee 30 days of service.

COUNCIL BLUFFS OFFICE CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE (12/2/2024, Pat). Please visit office at 2401 Lake Street in Omaha.


Homeless prevention, rental counseling, housing assistance and advocacy to assist persons to avoid homelessness and locate permanent housing.

ELIGIBILITY:
-- Household must have eviction notice (rent) or shut-off notice (utilities - no funds for Black Hills Energy)

-- Household must be at or below 30%-50% of area median income

-- Household must meet both of the following conditions:
No appropriate subsequent housing options have been identified
AND
The household lacks the financial resources and support networks needed to obtain immediate housing or remain in its existing housing (i.e. without this assistance, the household would become homeless)

Categories

Utility Service Payment Assistance
Rental Deposit Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Utility Deposit Assistance
Homelessness Prevention Programs

Case management, client needs assessment, goal setting/plan development, and assistance to stabilize housing for individuals and families. Services vary and may include assistance with rent, utilities, rental and/or utility deposits, depending upon verification of need and progress being made on goals. Eligibility and re-certification requirements may vary by program.

Limited funding is available and only offered during certain times of the year.

Categories

Utility Deposit Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Rental Deposit Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Homeless Diversion Programs
Limited financial assistance provided to prevent rent eviction or utility disconnection. May also assist with rent or utility deposit, where appropriate.

First apply for assistance at the Nebraska Deptartment of Health and Human Services (www.accessnebraska.ne.gov) for an eligibility determination and referrals to community agencies with Letter of Eligibility, then schedule an appointment with the Community Service Coordinator.

Categories

Rent Payment Assistance
Utility Deposit Assistance
Rental Deposit Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Limited financial aid for emergency situations including utility deposits, rent, prescription medications, glasses, clothing, school supplies, holiday assistance, transportation, birth certificate retrieval, Iowa identification, books for GED testing, etc.

Categories

Records/Licenses/Permits Fee Payment Assistance
Transportation Expense Assistance
School Supplies
Christmas Programs
Utility Deposit Assistance
Assistive Technology Equipment Provision Options
Medical Expense Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Limited financial assistance provided to prevent rent eviction or utility disconnection. May also assist with rent or utility deposit, where appropriate.

First apply for assistance at the Nebraska Deptartment of Health and Human Services (www.accessnebraska.ne.gov) for an eligibility determination and referrals to community agencies with Letter of Eligibility, then schedule an appointment with the Community Service Coordinator.

Categories

Rent Payment Assistance
Utility Deposit Assistance
Rental Deposit Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Rent and utility assistance for families who have young children in the home and have been affected by COVID-19.

Categories

Rent Payment Assistance
Utility Deposit Assistance
**Must contact WayPoint for assistance**

Homeless Prevention Program works to support households who are near homelessness avoid homelessness altogether and regain stability within their own housing.

Categories

Rent Payment Assistance
Utility Deposit Assistance
Case/Care Management
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Rental Deposit Assistance

Case management, client needs assessment, goal setting/plan development, and assistance to stabilize housing for individuals and families. Services vary and may include assistance with rent, utilities, rental and/or utility deposits, depending upon verification of need and progress being made on goals. Eligibility and re-certification requirements may vary by program.

Limited funding is available and only offered during certain times of the year.

Categories

Utility Deposit Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Rental Deposit Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Homeless Diversion Programs

Case management, client needs assessment, goal setting/plan development, and assistance to stabilize housing for individuals and families. Services vary and may include assistance with rent, utilities, rental and/or utility deposits, depending upon verification of need and progress being made on goals. Eligibility and re-certification requirements may vary by program.

Limited funding is available and only offered during certain times of the year.

Categories

Utility Deposit Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Rental Deposit Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Homeless Diversion Programs
Provides financial assistance to qualifying individuals and families with up to two (2) months' payment of a security deposit, utility deposit, past due rent, past due mortgage or past due utility. Along with the partial financial assistance, customers also receive one on one support.

Categories

Rent Payment Assistance
Utility Deposit Assistance
Rental Deposit Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Rapid Re-Housing Programs