Roseville if you need help with Rent, Mortgage, Utilities,

28th October 2020

Feel free to contact the Village Office if you need financial assitance or help on who you should call. 740-697-7323 ext. 2

RENT, MORTGAGE, WATER, AND SEWER ASSISTANCE

Assistance to help Ohioans pay outstanding balances back to April 1, 2020
Ohio households behind on their bills with an annual income at or below 200% of the federal poverty guidelines will be eligible for assistance. (Annual income up to $52,400 for a family of four)
Starting November 2, 2020, Ohioans will be able to apply for assistance through their local Community Action Agency

Home Relief Grant

Starting November 2, 2020, the state of Ohio, working with local Community Action Agencies, will help eligible Ohioans who are behind on rent, mortgage, and water and/or sewer utility bills catch up on past payments back to April 1, 2020 and provide additional assistance through December 30, 2020.

Ohioans will be able to apply for assistance through their local Community Action Agency starting November 2, 2020. A list of local Community Action Agencies can be found at the bottom of this page.

Ohio households with an annual income at or below 200% of the federal poverty guidelines will be eligible for assistance. Here is the annual income by household size.

Size of Household	Total Household Income 12 Months
1	up to $25,520
2	up to $34,480
3	up to $43,440
4	up to $52,400
5	up to $61,360
6	up to $70,320
7	up to $79,280
8	up to $88,240

For households with more than eight (8) members, add $8,960 for each additional member.

When applying for assistance, Ohioans will need to provide the following information:

Names of all household members
Date of Birth
Social Security Number
Current or Previous address
Copies of Social Security cards, or verification for each household member
Proof of income for all household members 18 years or older for a minimum of the past 30 days
- For seasonal or self-employed individuals, please provide proof of income for 12 months
Any supporting documentation to demonstrate need
Hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic

Individuals that are currently unemployed will only need to provide 30 days of income for verification purposes. Additionally, any federal unemployment stipend is excluded from determining a household’s benefit.

To receive Rental Assistance, they will also need to provide:

Eviction or past due rent notice. Notice should include total amount due (including fees)
If moving to a new location, justification for the move (i.e. currently homeless, living with another family and not sufficient space etc.)
Landlord contact information and lease agreement

To receive Mortgage Assistance, they will also need to provide:

Notice of late mortgage payment (including taxes and insurance)

To receive Utility Assistance, they will also need to provide:

Copy of utility bill demonstrating the account has been shut off, is in disconnect status or is past due

Ohio's Community Action Agencies

Ohio’s Community Action Agencies work with the Ohio Development Services Agency to provide assistance to Ohioans in need. You will be able to apply for mortgage, rent, water and/or sewer bill assistance. The Community Action Agency may also have programs that can help pay your gas and electric bills. You will need to apply at the Community Action Agency that serves your county. To find your local Community Action Agency, see the list below.

Service Area: Athens, Hocking, Perry Counties
Hocking-Athens-Perry Community Action Agency
3 Cardaras Drive
Glouster, Ohio 45732
(740) 767-4500
kelly.hatas@hapcap.org

Service Area: Muskingum

Muskingum Economic Opportunity Action Group
828 Lee Street
Zanesville, Ohio 43701-4930
(740) 453-5703
steve_meoag@midohio.twcbc.com