Contact your local housing authority
Call 2-1-1 to find rental assistance programs
Apply for emergency rental assistance
Ask your landlord about a payment plan
Check with local charities and nonprofits
Look for faith-based assistance programs
Apply for government benefits you may qualify for
Contact community action agencies
Seek help from tenant advocacy organizations
Ask your employer about hardship assistance
Use state or county rent relief programs
Check utility and housing assistance websites
Apply for unemployment benefits if eligible
Reduce other expenses to free up rent money
Borrow only if you can repay safely
Avoid eviction by responding to notices quickly