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Eviction help, by state.
Legal aid, rent assistance, and housing counseling for every U.S. state plus Washington, D.C. Tap a state to see local programs — with deeper coverage for the states where the Eviction Research Network conducts active research.
Find help in your state
All 50 states plus Washington, D.C. Listings include the state’s Legal Services Corporation grantee, statewide rent and utility programs, and—for larger states—major city and county programs. Choose your state below or jump from the index.
Alabama 3 programs
Legal Help
- Legal Services Alabama Statewide · LSC grantee; housing & eviction defense
Rent & Utility Assistance
- Alabama Housing Finance Authority Statewide · Housing programs & rental assistance
Housing & Shelter
- Alabama 211 Statewide · Housing & emergency assistance referrals
Alaska 3 programs
Legal Help
- Alaska Legal Services Corporation Statewide · LSC grantee; landlord-tenant & housing
Rent & Utility Assistance
- Alaska Housing Finance Corporation Statewide · Rental assistance & housing programs
Housing & Shelter
- Alaska 211 Statewide · Resource referrals
Arizona 5 programs
Legal Help
- Community Legal Services Statewide (Phoenix area focus) · LSC grantee; housing & eviction
- Arizona Tenants Union Statewide · Tenant rights & advocacy
Rent & Utility Assistance
- Arizona Department of Housing Statewide · Rental assistance programs
- City of Phoenix Housing Phoenix · Emergency assistance & housing programs
Eviction Diversion
- Arizona Tenant Advocacy & Diversion Statewide · Mediation & prevention resources
Arkansas 3 programs
Legal Help
- Arkansas Legal Services Partnership Statewide · LSC grantee; housing & eviction
Rent & Utility Assistance
- Arkansas Housing Finance Corporation Statewide · Rental assistance & housing programs
Housing & Shelter
- Arkansas 211 Statewide · Resource referrals
California 10 programs
Legal Help
- Bay Area Legal Aid Bay Area (Alameda, Contra Costa, San Mateo, Marin) · LSC grantee; housing & eviction
- Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles Los Angeles County · Housing & eviction defense
- Legal Services San Diego San Diego County · Housing & tenant rights
- Community Advocates & Legal Services (San Francisco) San Francisco · Tenant rights & eviction defense
Rent & Utility Assistance
- California Housing Finance Agency Statewide · Rental assistance & housing programs
- California Emergency Rental Assistance Program Statewide · State ERA program
- San Francisco Housing Portal San Francisco · Rental assistance & emergency aid
- LA County DHS Rental Assistance Los Angeles County · Emergency rental assistance
Eviction Diversion
- San Francisco Eviction Prevention Program San Francisco · Mandatory mediation & prevention
Know Your Rights
- National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC) CA Resources Statewide · Tenant rights guides & advocacy
Colorado 4 programs
Legal Help
- Colorado Legal Services Statewide · LSC grantee; housing & eviction
Rent & Utility Assistance
- Colorado Division of Local Affairs Statewide · Rental assistance & housing programs
- Denver Emergency Rental Assistance Denver · City ERA program
Housing & Shelter
- Colorado 211 Statewide · Resource referrals
Connecticut 4 programs
Legal Help
- Connecticut Legal Services Statewide · LSC grantee; housing & eviction
Rent & Utility Assistance
- Connecticut Department of Housing Assistance Statewide · Rental assistance programs
- Connecticut Department of Administrative Services Statewide · Housing & utility assistance
Eviction Diversion
- Connecticut Eviction Prevention Program Statewide · Prevention & mediation
Delaware 4 programs
Legal Help
Housing & Rental Programs
Washington, D.C. 6 programs
Legal Help
- Legal Aid DC Statewide · LSC grantee; housing & eviction
- Landlord & Tenant Legal Assistance Network (LTLAN) DC · Landlord-tenant disputes & mediation
- Legal Counsel for the Elderly DC · Housing assistance for seniors
Rent & Utility Assistance
- DC Emergency Rental Assistance Program DC · State ERA program
- DC Department of Human Services DC · Housing & emergency assistance
Eviction Diversion
Housing & Shelter
- Bread for the City DC · Food & emergency assistance
Florida 6 programs
Legal Help
- Florida Legal Services Statewide · LSC grantee; eviction prevention & housing
- Bay Area Legal Services Tampa Bay · Landlord-tenant & eviction
- Jacksonville Area Legal Aid Jacksonville · Eviction diversion & housing
- Legal Services of Greater Miami Miami · Housing & tenant rights
Rent & Utility Assistance
- Florida Housing Coalition Statewide · Rental assistance & housing programs
Housing & Shelter
- Florida Law Help Statewide · Resource directory & tenant guides
Georgia 5 programs
Legal Help
- Georgia Legal Services Program Statewide · LSC grantee; housing & eviction
- Atlanta Legal Aid Society Atlanta · Housing & tenant representation
Rent & Utility Assistance
- Georgia Department of Community Affairs Housing Statewide · Rental assistance & housing programs
Housing & Shelter
- Georgia Legal Services Program Statewide · Eviction & housing resources
Eviction Diversion
- Housing Court Assistance Center (HCAC) Atlanta · Court assistance & tenant advocacy
Hawaii 3 programs
Legal Help
- Legal Aid Society of Hawaii Statewide · LSC grantee; housing & eviction
Rent & Utility Assistance
- Hawaii Housing Finance & Development Corporation Statewide · Housing & rental assistance programs
Housing & Shelter
- Hawaii 211 Statewide · Resource referrals
Idaho 3 programs
Legal Help
- Idaho Legal Aid Services Statewide · LSC grantee; housing & eviction
Rent & Utility Assistance
- Idaho Housing & Finance Association Statewide · Rental assistance & housing programs
Housing & Shelter
- Idaho 211 Statewide · Resource referrals
Illinois 5 programs
Legal Help
- Cook County Legal Aid for Housing & Debt Cook County / Chicago area
Rent & Utility Assistance
- Emergency Rental & Utility Assistance Statewide · Illinois DHS
- Chicago Rental Assistance Program Chicago
- Emergency COVID-19 Rental Assistance Programs Chicago & Cook County
Housing & Shelter
- Emergency & Transitional Housing Program Statewide · Illinois DHS
Indiana 4 programs
Know Your Rights
- Monroe County Eviction Prevention Project (HEPP) Monroe County · legal help & mediation
- Muncie's Renter's Book Delaware County · PDF
Rent & Housing Assistance
- Housing Payment Assistance (IN 2-1-1) Lake County
- City of Bloomington HAND — Helping Bloomington Monroe Monroe County
Iowa 3 programs
Legal Help
- Iowa Legal Aid Statewide · LSC grantee; housing & eviction
Rent & Utility Assistance
- Iowa Housing Finance Authority Statewide · Rental assistance & housing programs
Housing & Shelter
- Iowa 211 Statewide · Resource referrals
Kansas 3 programs
Legal Help
- Kansas Legal Services Statewide · LSC grantee; housing & eviction
Rent & Utility Assistance
- Kansas Housing Data Portal Statewide · Rental assistance resources
Housing & Shelter
- Kansas 211 Statewide · Resource referrals
Kentucky 3 programs
Legal Help
- Kentucky Equal Justice Center Statewide · LSC grantee; housing & eviction
Rent & Utility Assistance
- Kentucky Housing Corporation Statewide · Rental assistance & housing programs
Housing & Shelter
- Kentucky 211 Statewide · Resource referrals
Louisiana 3 programs
Legal Help
- Acadiana Legal Service Corp Statewide · LSC grantee; housing & eviction
Rent & Utility Assistance
- Louisiana Housing Finance Agency Statewide · Rental assistance & housing programs
Housing & Shelter
- Louisiana 211 Statewide · Resource referrals
Maine 3 programs
Legal Help
- Maine Legal Services Statewide · LSC grantee; housing & eviction
Rent & Utility Assistance
- Maine Office of Housing Statewide · Rental assistance & housing programs
Housing & Shelter
- Maine 211 Statewide · Resource referrals
Maryland 4 programs
Legal Help
- Maryland Legal Aid Statewide · LSC grantee; housing & eviction
Rent & Utility Assistance
- Maryland Housing Finance Agency Statewide · Rental assistance & housing programs
- Maryland Department of Housing Rental Assistance Statewide · Emergency rental assistance programs
Housing & Shelter
- Maryland 211 Statewide · Resource referrals
Massachusetts 6 programs
Legal Help
- Greater Boston Legal Services Boston area · LSC grantee; eviction & housing
- Community Legal Aid Western Massachusetts · Housing & tenants' rights
- New England Legal Foundation Statewide · Tenant & housing advocacy
Rent & Utility Assistance
- Massachusetts Emergency Rental Assistance Program Statewide · State ERA program
- City of Boston Rental Assistance Boston · City ERA program
Eviction Diversion
- Massachusetts Eviction Diversion Program Statewide · Prevention & mediation
Michigan 6 programs
Legal Help
- Michigan Legal Services Statewide · LSC grantee; housing & eviction
- Detroit Legal Aid Detroit · Landlord-tenant & eviction
- University Community Health Center (UCHC) Detroit · Eviction defense & legal services
Rent & Utility Assistance
- Michigan State Housing Development Authority Statewide · Rental assistance & housing programs
Eviction Diversion
- Michigan Eviction Diversion Program Statewide · Prevention & mediation
Housing & Shelter
- City of Detroit Renters Resources Detroit · Right to Counsel & tenant information
Minnesota 6 programs
Rent & Emergency Assistance
- Emergency Cash Assistance Olmsted County
- Olmsted County Rental Assistance Olmsted County
- Bridges Rental Assistance Koochiching County · Housing & Redevelopment Authority
- Kootasca Community Actions — Renter Programs Koochiching County
Housing & Counseling
- Ramsey County Housing Services & Support Ramsey County / St. Paul area
- Resources in the Community Olmsted County
Mississippi 3 programs
Legal Help
- Mississippi Legal Services Statewide · LSC grantee; housing & eviction
Rent & Utility Assistance
- Mississippi Home Corporation Statewide · Rental assistance & housing programs
Housing & Shelter
- Mississippi 211 Statewide · Resource referrals
Missouri 12 programs
Rent & Utility Assistance
- MO Dept. of Mental Health — Rental Assistance (RAP) Statewide
- Clay County Emergency Rental Assistance Clay County
- Greater Kansas City Assistance Program (Jackson County ERA) Jackson County
- Jefferson Franklin Community Action Corp. — Housing Programs Jefferson County
- Community Builders STL — Rental & Utility Assistance St. Louis County
- Kansas City Emergency Rental Assistance Kansas City
Housing & Community Support
- Community Action Agencies — Statewide Directory Statewide · PDF
- St. Louis Housing Authority St. Louis County
- Catholic Charities of Southern Missouri Jasper County / Joplin
- Crosslines Ministries Jasper County / Joplin
- Economic Security Corp. of Southwest Area — Housing Assistance Jasper County / Joplin
- Springfield Housing Assistance Programs Greene County / Springfield
Montana 3 programs
Legal Help
- Montana Legal Services Statewide · LSC grantee; housing & eviction
Rent & Utility Assistance
- Montana Housing Statewide · Rental assistance & housing programs
Housing & Shelter
- Montana 211 Statewide · Resource referrals
Nebraska 3 programs
Legal Help
- Legal Aid of Nebraska Statewide · LSC grantee; housing & eviction
Rent & Utility Assistance
- Nebraska Investment Finance Authority Statewide · Housing & rental assistance programs
Housing & Shelter
- Nebraska 211 Statewide · Resource referrals
Nevada 4 programs
Legal Help
- Nevada Legal Services Statewide · LSC grantee; housing & eviction
Rent & Utility Assistance
- Nevada Division of Veteran Services Housing Statewide · Rental assistance programs
- Clark County (Las Vegas) Community Services Las Vegas · Emergency assistance & housing
Housing & Shelter
- Nevada 211 Statewide · Resource referrals
New Hampshire 3 programs
Legal Help
- Legal Advice & Referral Center (LARC) Statewide · LSC grantee; housing & eviction
Rent & Utility Assistance
- New Hampshire Housing Finance Authority Statewide · Rental assistance & housing programs
Housing & Shelter
- New Hampshire 211 Statewide · Resource referrals
New Jersey 5 programs
Legal Help
- Legal Services of New Jersey Statewide · LSC grantee; housing & eviction
Rent & Utility Assistance
- New Jersey Emergency Rental Assistance Program Statewide · State ERA program
- New Jersey Housing Mortgage Finance Agency Statewide · Rental assistance & housing programs
Eviction Diversion
- NJ Court Eviction Diversion Statewide · Court-ordered mediation & assistance
Housing & Shelter
- New Jersey 211 Statewide · Resource referrals
New Mexico 3 programs
Legal Help
- New Mexico Legal Aid Statewide · LSC grantee; housing & eviction
Rent & Utility Assistance
- New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority Statewide · Rental assistance & housing programs
Housing & Shelter
- New Mexico 211 Statewide · Resource referrals
New York 7 programs
Legal Help
- The Legal Aid Society New York City · Housing & eviction representation
- Legal Services New York City New York City · LSC grantee; housing & foreclosure
- New York Legal Assistance Group New York City · Tenants' rights & housing
- New York State Bar Association Legal Resources Statewide · Lawyer referrals & resources
Rent & Utility Assistance
- New York Emergency Rental Assistance Program Statewide · State ERA program
- NYC Emergency Rental Assistance New York City · City ERA program
Housing & Shelter
- NY Homes & Community Renewal Statewide · Housing programs & assistance
North Carolina 5 programs
Legal Help
- Legal Aid of North Carolina Statewide · LSC grantee; housing & eviction
- North Carolina Equal Justice Alliance Statewide · Tenant & housing advocacy
Rent & Utility Assistance
- North Carolina Housing Finance Agency Statewide · Rental assistance & housing programs
Eviction Diversion
- Durham Eviction Diversion Program Durham · Prevention & mediation
Housing & Shelter
- LawHelpNC.org Statewide · Free legal aid & housing resources
North Dakota 3 programs
Legal Help
- Legal Services of North Dakota Statewide · LSC grantee; housing & eviction
Rent & Utility Assistance
- North Dakota Housing Finance Agency Statewide · Rental assistance & housing programs
Housing & Shelter
- North Dakota 211 Statewide · Resource referrals
Ohio 5 programs
Legal Help
- Legal Aid Society of Columbus Columbus · LSC grantee; housing & eviction
- Legal Aid Society of Cleveland Cleveland area · Housing & eviction defense
Rent & Utility Assistance
- Ohio Housing Finance Agency Statewide · Rental assistance & housing programs
Housing & Shelter
- Ohio Legal Help Statewide · Eviction & tenant resources
Know Your Rights
- Coalition on Homelessness & Housing (COHHIO) Statewide · Tenant rights & advocacy
Oklahoma 3 programs
Legal Help
- Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma Statewide · LSC grantee; housing & eviction
Rent & Utility Assistance
- Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency Statewide · Rental assistance & housing programs
Housing & Shelter
- Oklahoma 211 Statewide · Resource referrals
Oregon 5 programs
Legal Help
- Oregon Legal Services Statewide · LSC grantee; housing & eviction
- Oregon Tenants Union Statewide · Tenant rights & advocacy
Rent & Utility Assistance
- Oregon Housing & Community Services Statewide · Rental assistance & housing programs
Eviction Diversion
- Oregon Eviction Prevention Program Statewide · Prevention & mediation
Housing & Shelter
- Oregon 211 Statewide · Resource referrals
Pennsylvania 24 programs
Rent & Utility Assistance
- Berks County Housing Authority Berks County
- Bucks County Emergency Rental Assistance (BERA) Bucks County
- Chester County Department of Human Services Chester County
- Delaware County Emergency Rental Assistance (DELCO ERA) Delaware County
- Lancaster County Housing & Redevelopment Authority — Programs Lancaster County
- Montgomery County Housing & Community Development Montgomery County
- Washington County Emergency Rental Assistance Washington County
- Westmoreland County ERAP Westmoreland County
- Cumberland County ERAP Cumberland County (currently inactive)
Eviction Diversion & Mediation
- Philadelphia Eviction Diversion Program Philadelphia · mandatory pre-filing mediation
- Northampton County Court Diversion Program Northampton County
Housing & Community Support
- PA Dept. of Human Services — Housing Resources Statewide
- PA Community Action Agencies — Find an Agency Statewide
- Erie County Coordinated Care Program Erie County
- Housing Authority of the City of Erie Erie County
- Catherine McAuley Center Lackawanna County / Scranton
- Legal Aid of Southeastern Pennsylvania (serves Scranton area) Lackawanna County / Scranton
- Wilkes-Barre Housing Authority Luzerne County
- State College Housing Assistance Programs Centre County
- Pittsburgh Housing Assistance Resources Portal (HARP) Allegheny County / Pittsburgh
- Harrisburg Housing Authority Dauphin County
- York Community Progress Council York County
- Philadelphia Office of Community Empowerment & Opportunity Philadelphia
- Lehigh County Community Action Agency Lehigh County / Lehigh Valley
Rhode Island 3 programs
Legal Help
- Legal Services for Rhode Island Statewide · LSC grantee; housing & eviction
Rent & Utility Assistance
- Rhode Island DEM Housing Statewide · Rental assistance & housing programs
Housing & Shelter
- Rhode Island 211 Statewide · Resource referrals
South Carolina 3 programs
Legal Help
- South Carolina Legal Services Statewide · LSC grantee; housing & eviction
Rent & Utility Assistance
- South Carolina State Housing Finance Authority Statewide · Rental assistance & housing programs
Housing & Shelter
- South Carolina 211 Statewide · Resource referrals
South Dakota 3 programs
Legal Help
- East River Legal Services Statewide · LSC grantee; housing & eviction
Rent & Utility Assistance
- South Dakota Housing Development Authority Statewide · Rental assistance & housing programs
Housing & Shelter
- South Dakota 211 Statewide · Resource referrals
Tennessee 3 programs
Legal Help
- Tennessee Legal Services Statewide · LSC grantee; housing & eviction
Rent & Utility Assistance
- Tennessee Housing Development Agency Statewide · Rental assistance & housing programs
Housing & Shelter
- Tennessee 211 Statewide · Resource referrals
Texas 6 programs
Legal Help
- Lone Star Legal Aid Houston & East Texas · Eviction prevention & housing
- Texas RioGrande Legal Aid South Texas · Housing & eviction
Rent & Utility Assistance
- Texas Department of Housing & Community Affairs Statewide · Rental assistance & housing programs
- City of Houston Emergency Rental Assistance Houston · City ERA program
- City of Dallas Housing & Emergency Assistance Dallas · Emergency assistance programs
Housing & Shelter
- Texas Law Help Statewide · Housing & tenant resources
Utah 3 programs
Legal Help
- Lone Star Legal Aid Statewide · Legal services for low-income; housing & eviction
Rent & Utility Assistance
- Utah Housing Finance Agency Statewide · Rental assistance & housing programs
Housing & Shelter
- Utah 211 Statewide · Resource referrals
Vermont 3 programs
Legal Help
- Vermont Legal Aid Statewide · LSC grantee; housing & eviction
Rent & Utility Assistance
- Vermont Housing Finance Agency Statewide · Rental assistance & housing programs
Housing & Shelter
- Vermont 211 Statewide · Resource referrals
Virginia 4 programs
Legal Help
- Virginia Legal Aid Society Statewide · LSC grantee; housing & eviction
Rent & Utility Assistance
- Virginia Department of Housing & Community Development Statewide · Rental assistance & housing programs
- Arlington County Emergency Assistance Arlington · Rental & emergency assistance
Housing & Shelter
- Virginia 211 Statewide · Resource referrals
Washington 5 programs
Legal Help
- Northwest Justice Project Statewide · LSC grantee; housing & eviction
Rent & Utility Assistance
- Washington State Rental Assistance Program Statewide · Emergency rental assistance
- City of Seattle Housing & Emergency Assistance Seattle · Emergency & eviction prevention programs
Eviction Diversion
- NJP Eviction Prevention & Diversion Statewide · Prevention & mediation services
Housing & Shelter
- Washington 211 Statewide · Resource referrals
West Virginia 3 programs
Legal Help
- West Virginia Legal Services Statewide · LSC grantee; housing & eviction
Rent & Utility Assistance
- West Virginia Housing Development Fund Statewide · Rental assistance & housing programs
Housing & Shelter
- West Virginia 211 Statewide · Resource referrals
Wisconsin 4 programs
Legal Help
- Legal Action of Wisconsin Statewide · LSC grantee; housing & eviction
Rent & Utility Assistance
- Wisconsin Housing & Economic Development Authority Statewide · Rental assistance & housing programs
Eviction Diversion
- Tenant Resource Center Statewide · Prevention & tenant resources
Housing & Shelter
- Wisconsin 211 Statewide · Resource referrals
Wyoming 3 programs
Legal Help
- Wyoming Legal Services Statewide · LSC grantee; housing & eviction
Rent & Utility Assistance
- Wyoming Housing Finance Agency Statewide · Rental assistance & housing programs
Housing & Shelter
- Wyoming 211 Statewide · Resource referrals
National resources
If you need to compare programs across states, or if your local listing above is outdated, the federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau maintains a national directory of rent and utility assistance programs. 2-1-1 is a free, confidential helpline that connects callers in any U.S. state to local social services, including housing and homelessness prevention.
Know of a program that should be listed? Email
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