Contact your local housing authority or social services office
Call 211 to find rental assistance programs in your area
Apply for emergency rental assistance through government programs
Ask your landlord about a payment plan or temporary extension
Check with local charities, churches, and community organizations
Look for nonprofit organizations that help with rent and utilities
Apply for unemployment, SNAP, or other public benefits if eligible
Contact your state or county assistance office
Search for tenant assistance or eviction prevention programs
Ask your employer about hardship assistance or advance pay
Use legal aid services if you have an eviction notice
Review local tenant rights organizations for support
Gather proof of income, lease, ID, and past-due notices before applying
Apply as soon as possible because funds may be limited