Updated November 6, 2026 · every program checked weekly on its own website
Help with rent, utility bills, shelter and housing in Montgomery, Greene, Miami, Warren, Butler, Clark, Preble and Darke counties. Programs set their own rules and funding changes often, so contact them to see if you qualify.
Behind on rent or facing eviction
Emergency rent help and legal help with evictions. Ohio Legal Help explains an eviction notice and lists legal aid for every county. Have ready: your lease, a photo ID, proof of household income and any eviction notice or court papers. Apply to more than one program if you can, and start before any court date.
Prevention, Retention and Contingency (PRC)
“Rent and/or rental deposit; Mortgage payment; Utility assistance;” (Miami County Job and Family Services)
“The PRC program includes funds for rental and mortgage assistance as well as legal fees for those battling eviction.” (Miami Valley Community Action Partnership)
“PRC is an assistance program that meets a specific need related to becoming or remaining self-sufficient such as shelter expense, help with utilities, work clothing, transportation expenses to and from work and job supportive services.” (Warren County Job and Family Services)
“Local program to provide benefits and services to needy families to help overcome immediate barriers in achieving or maintaining self-sufficiency; prevent reliance on and diversion from ongoing cash; and overcome present crisis.” (Preble County Job and Family Services)
“It also allows emergent need that threatens the health or well-being of one or more persons living in the household.” (Darke County Department of Job and Family Services)
Who it’s for: Rules vary by county; contact the office for your county below.
Serves: Montgomery, Miami, Warren, Preble, Darke counties
Where to apply
- Miami Valley Community Action Partnership Montgomery County · See the program’s page Check its website before you go
- Miami County Job and Family Services Miami County · (937) 440-3471 · 2040 N County Road 25A Troy, OH 45373 · Monday – 7 AM to 6 PM Tuesday through Friday – 8 AM to 5 PMWho it’s for: “Families must have a minor child in the home; Families must reside in Miami County; Families must meet the income guidelines; Some PRC services are also available to non-custodial parents of a minor child who live in Miami County but in a separate household from the child”
- Warren County Job and Family Services Warren County · 513.695.1420 · 416 S. East Street Lebanon, OH 45036 · Monday – Friday 7:00AM to 4:30PM (except Holidays )Who it’s for: “To be eligible for PRC benefits, there must be a child and/or a pregnant woman in the assistance group.”
- Preble County Job and Family Services Preble County · 937-456-6205 · 1500 Park Avenue Eaton OH 45320 · Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pmWho it’s for: “To be eligible, there must be a child in the group or a pregnant woman.”
- Darke County Department of Job and Family Services Darke County · 937-548-4132 · 631 Wagner Avenue Greenville, OH 45331 Call to confirmWho it’s for: “In order to qualify, the PRC household’s income must be at or below the 200% Federal Poverty Guideline.”
Last checked November 6, 2026
More about this program
- Who qualifies, in Miami County Job and Family Services’ words
- “Families must have a minor child in the home; Families must reside in Miami County; Families must meet the income guidelines; Some PRC services are also available to non-custodial parents of a minor child who live in Miami County but in a separate household from the child”
- What it helps with, in Miami County Job and Family Services’ words
- “Rent and/or rental deposit; Mortgage payment; Utility assistance;”
- Miami Valley Community Action Partnership
- What it helps with: “The PRC program includes funds for rental and mortgage assistance as well as legal fees for those battling eviction.”
- Warren County Job and Family Services
- Who qualifies: “To be eligible for PRC benefits, there must be a child and/or a pregnant woman in the assistance group.” What it helps with: “PRC is an assistance program that meets a specific need related to becoming or remaining self-sufficient such as shelter expense, help with utilities, work clothing, transportation expenses to and from work and job supportive services.”
- Preble County Job and Family Services
- Who qualifies: “To be eligible, there must be a child in the group or a pregnant woman.” What it helps with: “Local program to provide benefits and services to needy families to help overcome immediate barriers in achieving or maintaining self-sufficiency; prevent reliance on and diversion from ongoing cash; and overcome present crisis.”
- Darke County Department of Job and Family Services
- Who qualifies: “In order to qualify, the PRC household’s income must be at or below the 200% Federal Poverty Guideline.” What it helps with: “It also allows emergent need that threatens the health or well-being of one or more persons living in the household.”
- Also called
- “Prevention, Retention and Contingency” (Miami Valley Community Action Partnership)
- Also called
- “PREVENTION, RETENTION, AND CONTINGENCY (PRC)” (Warren County Job and Family Services)
- Also called
- “Prevention, Retention & Contingency (PRC)” (Preble County Job and Family Services)
Not confirmed on Miami Valley Community Action Partnership’s website at the latest weekly check; check before you go. Last confirmed November 4, 2026.
Not confirmed on Darke County Department of Job and Family Services’ website at the latest weekly check; call before you go. Last confirmed November 4, 2026.
Official source: Miami Valley Community Action Partnership · Official source: Miami County Job and Family Services · Official source: Warren County Job and Family Services · Official source: Preble County Job and Family Services · Official source: Darke County Department of Job and Family Services
Landlord/Tenant Mediation Dayton Mediation Center
“At mediation, landlords and tenants can create a court-approved plan that works for everyone, agree on a move-out date or negotiate a rent payment plan, and restore communication and cooperation.”
Serves: Montgomery County
371 W. Second Street, Dayton Ohio 45402
Last checked November 6, 2026
More about this program
- What it helps with
- “At mediation, landlords and tenants can create a court-approved plan that works for everyone, agree on a move-out date or negotiate a rent payment plan, and restore communication and cooperation.”
- Address
- 371 W. Second Street, Dayton Ohio 45402
Official source: Dayton Mediation Center
Rental help Homefull
Call to confirm
Call to ask about help paying rent.
Serves: Montgomery County
More about this program
- What it helps with
- Call to ask about help paying rent.
Source: editor-verified, 2026-11-05 (our editor; not a quote from Homefull’s site) · Homefull
Darke County Homeless Prevention Miami Valley Community Action Partnership
“Assistance with security deposit/first month’s rent”
Who it’s for: “For individuals at risk of homelessness”
Serves: Darke County
1469 Sweitzer Street Greenville, OH 45331
Last checked November 6, 2026
More about this program
- Who qualifies
- “For individuals at risk of homelessness”
- What it helps with
- “Assistance with security deposit/first month’s rent”
- Address
- 1469 Sweitzer Street Greenville, OH 45331
Official source: Miami Valley Community Action Partnership
Rental Assistance The Salvation Army Springfield, OH
“When you don’t know where the money for your next rent payment is coming from, check with your local Salvation Army to see if funding is available for rent assistance.”
Who it’s for: “The following programs are available to residents who are in need of emergency assistance:”
Serves: Clark County
Monday through Friday 10:00am – 4:00pm
Last checked November 6, 2026
More about this program
- Who qualifies
- “The following programs are available to residents who are in need of emergency assistance:”
- What it helps with
- “When you don’t know where the money for your next rent payment is coming from, check with your local Salvation Army to see if funding is available for rent assistance.”
Official source: The Salvation Army Springfield, OH
No program listed for Greene County. Call 2-1-1.
No program listed for Butler County. Call 2-1-1.
Utility bills and shutoffs
Help with heating, electric and water bills, and with a shutoff notice.
Winter Crisis Program
“Helps income eligible Ohioans that are threatened with disconnection, have been disconnected or have less than a 25% supply of bulk fuel in their tank maintain their utility service.” (Ohio Department of Job and Family Services)
“The WCP provides a one-time benefit to eligible Ohioans with heating assistance during the winter months.” (Miami Valley Community Action Partnership)
“The WCP provides a one-time benefit to eligible Ohioans with heating assistance during the winter months.” (Miami Valley Community Action Partnership)
“The WCP provides a one-time benefit to eligible Ohioans with heating assistance during the winter months.” (Miami Valley Community Action Partnership)
“The WCP provides a one-time benefit to eligible Ohioans with heating assistance during the winter months.” (Miami Valley Community Action Partnership)
Who it’s for: Each place below sets out who qualifies.
Serves: All eight counties
Where to apply
- Miami Valley Community Action Partnership Montgomery County · 937-514-4777 · 719 S. Main Street Dayton, OH 45402 · Walk in hours are: Montgomery County: Monday through Thursday, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 3:30 p.m. Open since November 1Who it’s for: “To qualify for help, households must be living at or below 175% of the Federal Poverty Level.”
- Miami Valley Community Action Partnership Greene County · (937) 376-7747 · 469 Dayton Avenue Xenia, OH 45385 · Monday through Thursday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Open since November 1Who it’s for: “To qualify for help, households must be living at or below 175% of the Federal Poverty Level.”
- Miami Valley Community Action Partnership Preble County · 937-456-2800 · 308 Eaton-Lewisburg Road, Eaton · Walk in hours are: Montgomery County: Monday through Thursday, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 3:30 p.m. Open since November 1Who it’s for: “To qualify for help, households must be living at or below 175% of the Federal Poverty Level.”
- Miami Valley Community Action Partnership Darke County · (937) 548-8143 · 1469 Sweitzer Street Greenville, OH 45331 · Monday through Thursday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Open since November 1Who it’s for: “To qualify for help, households must be living at or below 175% of the Federal Poverty Level.”
- Ohio Department of Job and Family Services Statewide · See the program’s pageWho it’s for: “Helps income eligible Ohioans that are threatened with disconnection, have been disconnected or have less than a 25% supply of bulk fuel in their tank maintain their utility service.”
AES Ohio customers: AES Ohio’s page on it
Last checked November 6, 2026
More about this program
- Who qualifies, in Ohio Department of Job and Family Services’ words
- “Helps income eligible Ohioans that are threatened with disconnection, have been disconnected or have less than a 25% supply of bulk fuel in their tank maintain their utility service.”
- What it helps with, in Ohio Department of Job and Family Services’ words
- “Helps income eligible Ohioans that are threatened with disconnection, have been disconnected or have less than a 25% supply of bulk fuel in their tank maintain their utility service.”
- Miami Valley Community Action Partnership
- Who qualifies: “To qualify for help, households must be living at or below 175% of the Federal Poverty Level.” What it helps with: “The WCP provides a one-time benefit to eligible Ohioans with heating assistance during the winter months.”
- Miami Valley Community Action Partnership
- Who qualifies: “To qualify for help, households must be living at or below 175% of the Federal Poverty Level.” What it helps with: “The WCP provides a one-time benefit to eligible Ohioans with heating assistance during the winter months.”
- Miami Valley Community Action Partnership
- Who qualifies: “To qualify for help, households must be living at or below 175% of the Federal Poverty Level.” What it helps with: “The WCP provides a one-time benefit to eligible Ohioans with heating assistance during the winter months.”
- Miami Valley Community Action Partnership
- Who qualifies: “To qualify for help, households must be living at or below 175% of the Federal Poverty Level.” What it helps with: “The WCP provides a one-time benefit to eligible Ohioans with heating assistance during the winter months.”
- Funding, Miami Valley Community Action Partnership
- Seasonal. “This program opens Nov. 1, 2026.”
- Funding, Miami Valley Community Action Partnership
- Seasonal. “This program opens Nov. 1, 2026.”
- Funding, Miami Valley Community Action Partnership
- Seasonal. “This program opens Nov. 1, 2026.”
- Funding, Miami Valley Community Action Partnership
- Seasonal. “This program opens Nov. 1, 2026.”
- Funding, AES Ohio
- Seasonal. “The program runs from November to March each year.”
- Also called
- “Home Energy Assistance Winter Crisis Program (HEAP Winter Crisis Program)” (AES Ohio)
Official source: Miami Valley Community Action Partnership · Official source: Ohio Department of Job and Family Services · Official source: AES Ohio
Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)
“If you are not in crisis but need help paying your bill, you may qualify for HEAP.” (Miami Valley Community Action Partnership)
“Heating Assistance Available” (Area Agency on Aging, PSA 2)
Who it’s for: Each place below sets out who qualifies.
Serves: Montgomery, Greene, Miami, Clark, Preble, Darke counties
Where to apply
- Miami Valley Community Action Partnership Montgomery County · 937-514-4777 · 719 S. Main Street Dayton, OH 45402Who it’s for: “You must live at or below 175% of the Federal Poverty Line.”
- Miami Valley Community Action Partnership Greene County · (937) 376-7747 · 469 Dayton Avenue Xenia, OH 45385 · Monday through Thursday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Who it’s for: “You must live at or below 175% of the Federal Poverty Line.”
- Miami Valley Community Action Partnership Preble County · 937-456-2800 · 308 Eaton-Lewisburg Road, EatonWho it’s for: “You must live at or below 175% of the Federal Poverty Line.”
- Miami Valley Community Action Partnership Darke County · (937) 548-8143 · 1469 Sweitzer Street Greenville, OH 45331 · Monday through Thursday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Who it’s for: “You must live at or below 175% of the Federal Poverty Line.”
- Area Agency on Aging, PSA 2 Montgomery, Greene, Miami, Darke, Preble, Clark counties · See the program’s page Check its website before you go
AES Ohio customers: AES Ohio’s page on it
Last checked November 6, 2026
More about this program
- Who qualifies, in Miami Valley Community Action Partnership’s words
- “You must live at or below 175% of the Federal Poverty Line.”
- What it helps with, in Miami Valley Community Action Partnership’s words
- “If you are not in crisis but need help paying your bill, you may qualify for HEAP.”
- Miami Valley Community Action Partnership
- Who qualifies: “You must live at or below 175% of the Federal Poverty Line.” What it helps with: “If you are not in crisis but need help paying your bill, you may qualify for HEAP.”
- Miami Valley Community Action Partnership
- Who qualifies: “You must live at or below 175% of the Federal Poverty Line.” What it helps with: “If you are not in crisis but need help paying your bill, you may qualify for HEAP.”
- Miami Valley Community Action Partnership
- Who qualifies: “You must live at or below 175% of the Federal Poverty Line.” What it helps with: “If you are not in crisis but need help paying your bill, you may qualify for HEAP.”
- Area Agency on Aging, PSA 2
- What it helps with: “Heating Assistance Available”
- Funding, Area Agency on Aging, PSA 2
- Taking applications. “Application Deadline May 31, 2027”
- Also called
- “Heating Assistance” (Area Agency on Aging, PSA 2)
Not confirmed on Area Agency on Aging, PSA 2’s website at the latest weekly check; check before you go. Last confirmed November 4, 2026.
Official source: Miami Valley Community Action Partnership · Official source: Area Agency on Aging, PSA 2 · Official source: AES Ohio
PIPP Plus (Percentage of Income Payment Plan Plus)
“The Percentage of Income Payment Plan Plus (PIPP Plus) allows eligible residents to reduce their energy bills to a percentage of their income and avoid crisis situations.” (Miami Valley Community Action Partnership)
Who it’s for: “To be eligible for PIPP, residents must live at or below 175% of the Federal Poverty Line AND be customers of utilities regulated by the State of Ohio.”
Serves: Montgomery, Greene, Preble, Darke counties
Where to apply
- Miami Valley Community Action Partnership Montgomery County · (937) 341-5000 · 719 S. Main Street Dayton, OH 45402 · By Phone Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Taking applications
- Miami Valley Community Action Partnership Greene County · (937) 376-7747 · 469 Dayton Avenue Xenia, OH 45385 · Monday through Thursday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Taking applications
- Miami Valley Community Action Partnership Preble County · (937) 456-2800 · 308 Eaton-Lewisburg Road Eaton, OH 45320 · Monday through Thursday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Taking applications
- Miami Valley Community Action Partnership Darke County · (937) 548-8143 · 1469 Sweitzer Street Greenville, OH 45331 · Monday through Thursday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Taking applications
AES Ohio customers: AES Ohio’s page on it · AES Ohio customers: AES Ohio’s page on it
Last checked November 6, 2026
More about this program
- Who qualifies, in Miami Valley Community Action Partnership’s words
- “To be eligible for PIPP, residents must live at or below 175% of the Federal Poverty Line AND be customers of utilities regulated by the State of Ohio.”
- What it helps with, in Miami Valley Community Action Partnership’s words
- “The Percentage of Income Payment Plan Plus (PIPP Plus) allows eligible residents to reduce their energy bills to a percentage of their income and avoid crisis situations.”
- Miami Valley Community Action Partnership
- Who qualifies: “To be eligible for PIPP, residents must live at or below 175% of the Federal Poverty Line AND be customers of utilities regulated by the State of Ohio.” What it helps with: “The Percentage of Income Payment Plan Plus (PIPP Plus) allows eligible residents to reduce their energy bills to a percentage of their income and avoid crisis situations.”
- Miami Valley Community Action Partnership
- Who qualifies: “To be eligible for PIPP, residents must live at or below 175% of the Federal Poverty Line AND be customers of utilities regulated by the State of Ohio.” What it helps with: “The Percentage of Income Payment Plan Plus (PIPP Plus) allows eligible residents to reduce their energy bills to a percentage of their income and avoid crisis situations.”
- Miami Valley Community Action Partnership
- Who qualifies: “To be eligible for PIPP, residents must live at or below 175% of the Federal Poverty Line AND be customers of utilities regulated by the State of Ohio.” What it helps with: “The Percentage of Income Payment Plan Plus (PIPP Plus) allows eligible residents to reduce their energy bills to a percentage of their income and avoid crisis situations.”
- Funding, Miami Valley Community Action Partnership
- Taking applications. “You can apply for PIPP anytime.”
- Funding, Miami Valley Community Action Partnership
- Taking applications. “You can apply for PIPP anytime.”
- Funding, Miami Valley Community Action Partnership
- Taking applications. “You can apply for PIPP anytime.”
- Funding, Miami Valley Community Action Partnership
- Taking applications. “You can apply for PIPP anytime.”
- Also called
- “Graduate PIPP Plus” (AES Ohio)
Not confirmed on AES Ohio’s website at the latest weekly check; check before you go. Last confirmed November 4, 2026.
Official source: Miami Valley Community Action Partnership · Official source: AES Ohio
Summer Crisis Program
“The SCP provides a one-time benefit to eligible Ohioans with cooling assistance during the summer months.” (Miami Valley Community Action Partnership)
Who it’s for: “To qualify for help, households must be living at or below 175% of the Federal Poverty Level.”
Serves: Montgomery, Greene, Preble, Darke counties
Where to apply
- Miami Valley Community Action Partnership Montgomery County · 937-514-4777 · 719 S. Main Street Dayton, OH 45402 · Walk in hours are: Montgomery County: Monday through Thursday, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 3:30 p.m. Closed for the season (it ran July 1 to September 30)
- Miami Valley Community Action Partnership Greene County · (937) 376-7747 · 469 Dayton Avenue Xenia, OH 45385 · Monday through Thursday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Closed for the season (it ran July 1 to September 30)
- Miami Valley Community Action Partnership Preble County · 937-456-2800 · 308 Eaton-Lewisburg Road, Eaton · Walk in hours are: Montgomery County: Monday through Thursday, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 3:30 p.m. Closed for the season (it ran July 1 to September 30)
- Miami Valley Community Action Partnership Darke County · (937) 548-8143 · 1469 Sweitzer Street Greenville, OH 45331 · Monday through Thursday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Closed for the season (it ran July 1 to September 30)
AES Ohio customers: AES Ohio’s page on it
Last checked November 6, 2026
More about this program
- Who qualifies, in Miami Valley Community Action Partnership’s words
- “To qualify for help, households must be living at or below 175% of the Federal Poverty Level.”
- What it helps with, in Miami Valley Community Action Partnership’s words
- “The SCP provides a one-time benefit to eligible Ohioans with cooling assistance during the summer months.”
- Miami Valley Community Action Partnership
- Who qualifies: “To qualify for help, households must be living at or below 175% of the Federal Poverty Level.” What it helps with: “The SCP provides a one-time benefit to eligible Ohioans with cooling assistance during the summer months.”
- Miami Valley Community Action Partnership
- Who qualifies: “To qualify for help, households must be living at or below 175% of the Federal Poverty Level.” What it helps with: “The SCP provides a one-time benefit to eligible Ohioans with cooling assistance during the summer months.”
- Miami Valley Community Action Partnership
- Who qualifies: “To qualify for help, households must be living at or below 175% of the Federal Poverty Level.” What it helps with: “The SCP provides a one-time benefit to eligible Ohioans with cooling assistance during the summer months.”
- Funding, Miami Valley Community Action Partnership
- Seasonal. “Summer Crisis applications will be accepted online and at our Darke, Greene, Montgomery and Preble County Offices from July 1, 2026, to September 30, 2026.”
- Funding, Miami Valley Community Action Partnership
- Seasonal. “Summer Crisis applications will be accepted online and at our Darke, Greene, Montgomery and Preble County Offices from July 1, 2026, to September 30, 2026.”
- Funding, Miami Valley Community Action Partnership
- Seasonal. “Summer Crisis applications will be accepted online and at our Darke, Greene, Montgomery and Preble County Offices from July 1, 2026, to September 30, 2026.”
- Funding, Miami Valley Community Action Partnership
- Seasonal. “Summer Crisis applications will be accepted online and at our Darke, Greene, Montgomery and Preble County Offices from July 1, 2026, to September 30, 2026.”
- Funding, AES Ohio
- Seasonal. “During summer months, you may be able to obtain assistance based on income guidelines”
Not confirmed on AES Ohio’s website at the latest weekly check; check before you go. Last confirmed November 4, 2026.
Official source: Miami Valley Community Action Partnership · Official source: AES Ohio
CenterPoint Gas (Customer Assistance) The Salvation Army Dayton Kroc Center
“We currently assist with the following utilities, each with different requirements:”
Who it’s for: “Your household must meet federal poverty income guidelines;”
Serves: Montgomery, Greene counties
Last checked November 6, 2026
More about this program
- Who qualifies
- “Your household must meet federal poverty income guidelines;”
- What it helps with
- “We currently assist with the following utilities, each with different requirements:”
Official source: The Salvation Army Dayton Kroc Center
Gift of Power The Salvation Army Dayton Kroc Center
Seasonal
“Gift of Power assists AES customers who have a disconnection notice and may need help paying their bill to stop disconnection.”
Who it’s for: “To be eligible for this program, the client must be an AES customer of record and must have a disconnection notice or currently be disconnected.”
Serves: Montgomery County
Monday–Thursday, 9 AM–12 PM & 1 PM–4 PM Friday, 9 AM–12 PM & 1 PM–3 PM
AES Ohio customers: AES Ohio’s page on it
Last checked November 6, 2026
More about this program
- Who qualifies
- “To be eligible for this program, the client must be an AES customer of record and must have a disconnection notice or currently be disconnected.”
- What it helps with
- “Gift of Power assists AES customers who have a disconnection notice and may need help paying their bill to stop disconnection.”
- Funding, The Salvation Army Dayton Kroc Center
- Seasonal. “Customers who are on the PIPP plan are NOT eligible until April 1st and will only be seen if funds are still available.”
Official source: The Salvation Army Dayton Kroc Center · Official source: AES Ohio
Water Assistance (Montgomery County) The Salvation Army Dayton Kroc Center
“Assistance is limited to up to $100 toward your water bill”
Who it’s for: “You must be the customer of record; You must have a disconnect notice;”
Serves: Montgomery County
Last checked November 6, 2026
More about this program
- Who qualifies
- “You must be the customer of record; You must have a disconnect notice;”
- What it helps with
- “Assistance is limited to up to $100 toward your water bill”
Official source: The Salvation Army Dayton Kroc Center
Home weatherization AES Ohio
Check its website before you go
“Provides eligible Ohioans with assistance to improve the energy efficiency of their homes and reduce their energy costs.”
Who it’s for: “Ohioans with a household income at or below 200 percent of the federal poverty guidelines are eligible for the program.”
Serves: AES Ohio customers
More about this program
- Who qualifies
- “Ohioans with a household income at or below 200 percent of the federal poverty guidelines are eligible for the program.”
- What it helps with
- “Provides eligible Ohioans with assistance to improve the energy efficiency of their homes and reduce their energy costs.”
Not confirmed on AES Ohio’s website at the latest weekly check; check before you go. Last confirmed November 4, 2026.
Official source: AES Ohio
Utility Assistance The Salvation Army Springfield, OH
“During a long, cold winter, your heat bill swells and you receive a notice from your energy provider that all utilities will be disconnected unless you can pay the overdue balance.”
Who it’s for: “The following programs are available to residents who are in need of emergency assistance:”
Serves: Clark County
Monday through Friday 10:00am – 4:00pm
Last checked November 6, 2026
More about this program
- Who qualifies
- “The following programs are available to residents who are in need of emergency assistance:”
- What it helps with
- “During a long, cold winter, your heat bill swells and you receive a notice from your energy provider that all utilities will be disconnected unless you can pay the overdue balance.”
Official source: The Salvation Army Springfield, OH
A place to stay tonight
Emergency shelter, including shelter for people leaving domestic violence. 2-1-1 can also find an open bed.
Domestic Violence Shelter YWCA Dayton
“Our shelter programs offer more than a safe place to sleep, they provide stability, dignity, and a path forward.”
Who it’s for: “We serve survivors of domestic or sexual violence, stalking, or human trafficking.”
Serves: Montgomery County
Last checked November 6, 2026
More about this program
- Who qualifies
- “We serve survivors of domestic or sexual violence, stalking, or human trafficking.”
- What it helps with
- “Our shelter programs offer more than a safe place to sleep, they provide stability, dignity, and a path forward.”
Official source: YWCA Dayton
Emergency Shelter Daybreak
“Our emergency shelter program is designed to offer immediate support and assistance to young individuals who are experiencing homelessness or facing unstable living situations.”
Who it’s for: “Daybreak’s emergency shelter is open and staffed 24/7 for youth ages 10 to 21.”
Serves: Montgomery County
605 S. Patterson Boulevard Dayton, OH 45402 · Daybreak’s emergency shelter is open and staffed 24/7
Last checked November 6, 2026
More about this program
- Who qualifies
- “Daybreak’s emergency shelter is open and staffed 24/7 for youth ages 10 to 21.”
- What it helps with
- “Our emergency shelter program is designed to offer immediate support and assistance to young individuals who are experiencing homelessness or facing unstable living situations.”
- Address
- 605 S. Patterson Boulevard Dayton, OH 45402
Official source: Daybreak
St. Vincent de Paul Shelter for Women and Families St. Vincent de Paul Society, Dayton
“St. Vincent de Paul Society operates Dayton’s primary 24/7 emergency shelter for women and families with children.”
Who it’s for: “St. Vincent de Paul Society operates Dayton’s primary 24/7 emergency shelter for women and families with children.”
Serves: Montgomery County
120 W. Apple St. Dayton, OH 45402 · 24/7
Last checked November 6, 2026
More about this program
- Who qualifies
- “St. Vincent de Paul Society operates Dayton’s primary 24/7 emergency shelter for women and families with children.”
- What it helps with
- “St. Vincent de Paul Society operates Dayton’s primary 24/7 emergency shelter for women and families with children.”
- Address
- 120 W. Apple St. Dayton, OH 45402
Official source: St. Vincent de Paul Society, Dayton
IHN Shelter Family Promise of Warren County
“We provide food, support services, and transitional housing for families experiencing homelessness.”
Serves: Warren County
600 Cincinnati Ave. Lebanon, OH 45036
Last checked November 6, 2026
More about this program
- What it helps with
- “We provide food, support services, and transitional housing for families experiencing homelessness.”
- Address
- 600 Cincinnati Ave. Lebanon, OH 45036
Official source: Family Promise of Warren County
No program listed for Greene County. Call 2-1-1.
No program listed for Miami County. Call 2-1-1.
No program listed for Butler County. Call 2-1-1.
No program listed for Clark County. Call 2-1-1.
No program listed for Preble County. Call 2-1-1.
No program listed for Darke County. Call 2-1-1.
Long-term housing
Housing vouchers, public housing and supportive housing. Waiting lists open and close; each card says what the program’s own site says now.
Dayton VA Coordinated Entry and Outreach VA Dayton Health Care (Dayton VA Medical Center)
“Provides resources for emergency, transitional, and permanent housing assistance for homeless Veterans and refers and links Veterans to other VA and community resources.”
Who it’s for: “If you are a Veteran who is homeless or at risk of becoming homeless due to financial hardship, unemployment, addiction, depression, or transition from jail, VA Dayton health care can help you.”
Serves: All eight counties
4100 W. Third Street, Bldg. 409, 1st Floor; Dayton, OH 45428 · Walk-In Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm and 1:00 – 2:00 pm
Last checked November 6, 2026
More about this program
- Who qualifies
- “If you are a Veteran who is homeless or at risk of becoming homeless due to financial hardship, unemployment, addiction, depression, or transition from jail, VA Dayton health care can help you.”
- What it helps with
- “Provides resources for emergency, transitional, and permanent housing assistance for homeless Veterans and refers and links Veterans to other VA and community resources.”
- Address
- 4100 W. Third Street, Bldg. 409, 1st Floor; Dayton, OH 45428
Official source: VA Dayton Health Care (Dayton VA Medical Center)
Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8)
“The Housing Choice Voucher Program provides housing assistance for low-income families in the private rental market.” (Warren Metropolitan Housing Authority)
“The Housing Choice Voucher Program helps low-income families, the elderly, and people with disabilities pay for safe, well-maintained housing in the private market.” (Greater Dayton Premier Management)
“The Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program, formerly known as “Section 8”, provides assistance for very low-income households (single or family), the elderly, and the disabled to afford decent, safe, and sanitary housing in the private market.” (Butler Metropolitan Housing Authority)
“Application for Waiting List Preble Metropolitan Housing Authority Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program” (Preble Metropolitan Housing Authority)
“The Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program, also known as “Section 8”, provides assistance for very low-income households (single or family), the elderly, and the disabled to afford decent, safe, and sanitary housing in the private market.” (Darke Metropolitan Housing Authority)
Who it’s for: Rules vary by county; contact the office for your county below.
Serves: Montgomery, Warren, Butler, Preble, Darke counties
Where to apply
- Greater Dayton Premier Management Montgomery County · 937.910.7500 · 400 Wayne Ave Dayton, Ohio 45410 Call to confirmWho it’s for: “Eligibility is based on: Annual Gross Income The Applicant may qualify for preferences based on their individual situation U.S. citizenship or eligible immigrant status”
- Warren Metropolitan Housing Authority Warren County · 513-695-3380 · Apply online Waiting list closedWho it’s for: “The family’s income may not exceed 50% of the area median income.”
- Butler Metropolitan Housing Authority Butler County · (513) 896-4411 · 4110 Hamilton Middletown Rd., Hamilton OH 45011-6218 · Monday – Thursday – 8:00am – 4:30pm Closed: FridayWho it’s for: “Applicant families must meet the following eligibility requirements to qualify for the program:”
- Preble Metropolitan Housing Authority Preble County · 937-456-2800 · 308 Eaton Lewisburg Rd Eaton OH 45320 Call to confirmWho it’s for: “Are you and all household members citizens of the United States? ____Yes ____No”
- Darke Metropolitan Housing Authority Darke County · 937-548-5380 · 1469 Sweitzer Street Greenville, OH 45331 Call to confirmWho it’s for: “TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THE HCV PROGRAM THE APPLICANT FAMILY MUST: Qualify as a family defined by HUD and the Housing Authority; Have income at or below HUD-specified income limits;”
Last checked November 6, 2026
More about this program
- Who qualifies, in Warren Metropolitan Housing Authority’s words
- “The family’s income may not exceed 50% of the area median income.”
- What it helps with, in Warren Metropolitan Housing Authority’s words
- “The Housing Choice Voucher Program provides housing assistance for low-income families in the private rental market.”
- Greater Dayton Premier Management
- Who qualifies: “Eligibility is based on: Annual Gross Income The Applicant may qualify for preferences based on their individual situation U.S. citizenship or eligible immigrant status” What it helps with: “The Housing Choice Voucher Program helps low-income families, the elderly, and people with disabilities pay for safe, well-maintained housing in the private market.”
- Butler Metropolitan Housing Authority
- Who qualifies: “Applicant families must meet the following eligibility requirements to qualify for the program:” What it helps with: “The Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program, formerly known as “Section 8”, provides assistance for very low-income households (single or family), the elderly, and the disabled to afford decent, safe, and sanitary housing in the private market.”
- Preble Metropolitan Housing Authority
- Who qualifies: “Are you and all household members citizens of the United States? ____Yes ____No” What it helps with: “Application for Waiting List Preble Metropolitan Housing Authority Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program”
- Darke Metropolitan Housing Authority
- Who qualifies: “TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THE HCV PROGRAM THE APPLICANT FAMILY MUST: Qualify as a family defined by HUD and the Housing Authority; Have income at or below HUD-specified income limits;” What it helps with: “The Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program, also known as “Section 8”, provides assistance for very low-income households (single or family), the elderly, and the disabled to afford decent, safe, and sanitary housing in the private market.”
- Funding, Greater Dayton Premier Management
- Closed or funds used up. “Applying for housing for the Housing Choice Voucher Program is currently closed.”
- Funding, Warren Metropolitan Housing Authority
- Waiting list closed. “The Public Housing and Housing Choice Voucher waiting lists are currently closed.”
- Also called
- “Housing Choice Voucher (HCV)” (Butler Metropolitan Housing Authority)
- Also called
- “Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program” (Preble Metropolitan Housing Authority)
- Also called
- “Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers” (Darke Metropolitan Housing Authority)
Not confirmed on Greater Dayton Premier Management’s website at the latest weekly check; call before you go. Last confirmed November 4, 2026.
Not confirmed on Preble Metropolitan Housing Authority’s website at the latest weekly check; call before you go. Last confirmed November 4, 2026.
Not confirmed on Darke Metropolitan Housing Authority’s website at the latest weekly check; call before you go. Last confirmed November 4, 2026.
Official source: Greater Dayton Premier Management · Official source: Warren Metropolitan Housing Authority · Official source: Butler Metropolitan Housing Authority · Official source: Preble Metropolitan Housing Authority · Official source: Darke Metropolitan Housing Authority
Public housing
“Many GDPM units are subsidized by HUD through programs such as Public Housing, Rental Assistance Demonstration, HOME Investment Partnership and the Low Income Housing Tax Credit.” (Greater Dayton Premier Management)
“Owned, operated, and maintained by Miami Metropolitan Housing Authority through its Public Housing department, this program consists of two housing sites in Troy, and one housing site in Piqua, with a total of 127 units.” (Miami Metropolitan Housing Authority)
“Public housing was established to provide decent and safe rental housing for eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities.” (Warren Metropolitan Housing Authority)
“The public housing/RAD program provides affordable housing opportunities for low and moderate income households in units owned and operated by the Butler Metropolitan Housing Authority.” (Butler Metropolitan Housing Authority)
“Public housing was established to provide decent and safe rental housing for eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities.” (Springfield Metropolitan Housing Authority)
Who it’s for: Rules vary by county; contact the office for your county below.
Serves: Montgomery, Miami, Warren, Butler, Clark counties
Where to apply
- Greater Dayton Premier Management Montgomery County · 937.910.7500 · 400 Wayne Ave Dayton, Ohio 45410 · Office Hours: Mon – Fri, 8AM- 4:45PMWho it’s for: “Most eligibility is based upon: Annual Gross Income; Applicant may qualify for preference points based on their individual situation; U.S. citizenship or eligible immigrant status”
- Miami Metropolitan Housing Authority Miami County · 937-335-7921 · 1695 Troy-Sidney Rd Troy, OH 45373 Call to confirmWho it’s for: “The Public Housing program is subsidized housing for eligible low-income individuals, and families, making 80% of area median income or less.”
- Warren Metropolitan Housing Authority Warren County · 513-695-3380 · Apply online Waiting list closedWho it’s for: “We have units for families, individuals, senior citizens, and handicapped or disabled individuals.”
- Butler Metropolitan Housing Authority Butler County · (513) 896-4411 · 4110 Hamilton Middletown Rd., Hamilton OH 45011-6218 · Monday – Thursday – 8:00am – 4:30pm Closed: Friday Waiting list closed
- Springfield Metropolitan Housing Authority Clark County · 937-325-7331 ext. 230 · Apply onlineWho it’s for: “Public housing was established to provide decent and safe rental housing for eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities.”
Last checked November 6, 2026
More about this program
- Who qualifies, in Greater Dayton Premier Management’s words
- “Most eligibility is based upon: Annual Gross Income; Applicant may qualify for preference points based on their individual situation; U.S. citizenship or eligible immigrant status”
- What it helps with, in Greater Dayton Premier Management’s words
- “Many GDPM units are subsidized by HUD through programs such as Public Housing, Rental Assistance Demonstration, HOME Investment Partnership and the Low Income Housing Tax Credit.”
- Miami Metropolitan Housing Authority
- Who qualifies: “The Public Housing program is subsidized housing for eligible low-income individuals, and families, making 80% of area median income or less.” What it helps with: “Owned, operated, and maintained by Miami Metropolitan Housing Authority through its Public Housing department, this program consists of two housing sites in Troy, and one housing site in Piqua, with a total of 127 units.”
- Warren Metropolitan Housing Authority
- Who qualifies: “We have units for families, individuals, senior citizens, and handicapped or disabled individuals.” What it helps with: “Public housing was established to provide decent and safe rental housing for eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities.”
- Butler Metropolitan Housing Authority
- What it helps with: “The public housing/RAD program provides affordable housing opportunities for low and moderate income households in units owned and operated by the Butler Metropolitan Housing Authority.”
- Springfield Metropolitan Housing Authority
- Who qualifies: “Public housing was established to provide decent and safe rental housing for eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities.” What it helps with: “Public housing was established to provide decent and safe rental housing for eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities.”
- Funding, Miami Metropolitan Housing Authority
- Waiting list open. “1 bedroom waiting list is currently closed.”
- Funding, Warren Metropolitan Housing Authority
- Waiting list closed. “The Public Housing and Housing Choice Voucher waiting lists are currently closed.”
- Funding, Butler Metropolitan Housing Authority
- Waiting list closed. “BMHA Public Housing will not be accepting Pre-Applications for the City of Middletown After May 15, 2025, 5:00PM”
- Also called
- “Public Housing” (Miami Metropolitan Housing Authority)
- Also called
- “Public Housing” (Warren Metropolitan Housing Authority)
- Also called
- “Public Housing/RAD” (Butler Metropolitan Housing Authority)
- Also called
- “Low Income Public Housing” (Springfield Metropolitan Housing Authority)
Not confirmed on Miami Metropolitan Housing Authority’s website at the latest weekly check; call before you go. Last confirmed November 4, 2026.
Official source: Greater Dayton Premier Management · Official source: Miami Metropolitan Housing Authority · Official source: Warren Metropolitan Housing Authority · Official source: Butler Metropolitan Housing Authority · Official source: Springfield Metropolitan Housing Authority
Pathways Community HUB Greater Dayton Area Hospital Association
“Today, the Dayton Regional Pathways HUB strives to help low-income women have healthy pregnancies and babies and connects pregnant women to needed medical and social services – including food, housing, transportation, cribs, and diapers.”
Who it’s for: “Our primary focus is serving pregnant women and those who have recently given birth; however, we also serve other adults and people with mental health needs, particularly those who are Medicaid-eligible.”
Serves: Montgomery, Clark counties
Last checked November 6, 2026
More about this program
- Who qualifies
- “Our primary focus is serving pregnant women and those who have recently given birth; however, we also serve other adults and people with mental health needs, particularly those who are Medicaid-eligible.”
- What it helps with
- “Today, the Dayton Regional Pathways HUB strives to help low-income women have healthy pregnancies and babies and connects pregnant women to needed medical and social services – including food, housing, transportation, cribs, and diapers.”
Official source: Greater Dayton Area Hospital Association
Housing Program Daybreak
“Daybreak’s housing is the region’s only program designed to move homeless youth ages 18 to 24 out of homelessness, poverty, under-education, and crisis and into housing, financial independence, educational achievement, and self-sufficiency.”
Who it’s for: “We provide safe and stable housing options for youth aged 18-24 who are experiencing homelessness or are at risk of becoming homeless.”
Serves: Montgomery County
Last checked November 6, 2026
More about this program
- Who qualifies
- “We provide safe and stable housing options for youth aged 18-24 who are experiencing homelessness or are at risk of becoming homeless.”
- What it helps with
- “Daybreak’s housing is the region’s only program designed to move homeless youth ages 18 to 24 out of homelessness, poverty, under-education, and crisis and into housing, financial independence, educational achievement, and self-sufficiency.”
Official source: Daybreak
Permanent Supportive Housing YWCA Dayton
“YWCA Dayton’s permanent supportive housing program pairs affordable housing with voluntary support services, in order to help women who have been chronically homeless get housing and stay housed.”
Who it’s for: “serves single women, experiencing homelessness, who have a documented disability.”
Serves: Montgomery County
Last checked November 6, 2026
More about this program
- Who qualifies
- “serves single women, experiencing homelessness, who have a documented disability.”
- What it helps with
- “YWCA Dayton’s permanent supportive housing program pairs affordable housing with voluntary support services, in order to help women who have been chronically homeless get housing and stay housed.”
Official source: YWCA Dayton
Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) Montgomery County ADAMHS Board
“Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) is a long-term housing in which financial assistance and supportive services are provided to assist households.”
Who it’s for: “Eligibility for PSH is for families with at least one member with a disability or risk of homelessness.”
Serves: Montgomery County
Last checked November 6, 2026
More about this program
- Who qualifies
- “Eligibility for PSH is for families with at least one member with a disability or risk of homelessness.”
- What it helps with
- “Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) is a long-term housing in which financial assistance and supportive services are provided to assist households.”
Official source: Montgomery County ADAMHS Board
Rapid Rehousing YWCA Dayton
“YWCA Dayton’s Rapid Rehousing is a program that helps individuals and families who have experienced both homelessness and interpersonal violence to find safe and secure housing.”
Serves: Montgomery County
24/7
Last checked November 6, 2026
More about this program
- What it helps with
- “YWCA Dayton’s Rapid Rehousing is a program that helps individuals and families who have experienced both homelessness and interpersonal violence to find safe and secure housing.”
Official source: YWCA Dayton
Resident Services/FSS Greater Dayton Premier Management
“Along the way, they can get help with meeting their goals, including job training, computer access, childcare, and more.”
Who it’s for: “The program is open to both public housing residents and Housing Choice Voucher clients.”
Serves: Montgomery County
400 Wayne Ave Dayton, Ohio 45410 · Office Hours: Mon – Fri, 8AM- 4:45PM
Last checked November 6, 2026
More about this program
- Who qualifies
- “The program is open to both public housing residents and Housing Choice Voucher clients.”
- What it helps with
- “Along the way, they can get help with meeting their goals, including job training, computer access, childcare, and more.”
- Address
- 400 Wayne Ave Dayton, Ohio 45410
Official source: Greater Dayton Premier Management
Temporary and Transitional Housing Montgomery County ADAMHS Board
“Temporary housing with supportive services for those experiencing homelessness.”
Who it’s for: “Temporary and Transitional Housing would include homeless shelters and those leaving inpatient treatment for mental health or addiction that would benefit from a stabilizing environment before re-entering the community.”
Serves: Montgomery County
Last checked November 6, 2026
More about this program
- Who qualifies
- “Temporary and Transitional Housing would include homeless shelters and those leaving inpatient treatment for mental health or addiction that would benefit from a stabilizing environment before re-entering the community.”
- What it helps with
- “Temporary housing with supportive services for those experiencing homelessness.”
Official source: Montgomery County ADAMHS Board
Vermillion Place Kinship Housing Ohio Housing Finance Agency
Not open yet
“Vermillion Place Kinship Housing is a new construction development consisting of 26 affordable three-bedroom rental units in 13 duplex buildings located in Dayton, Montgomery County.”
Who it’s for: “The development will serve households earning between 50% and 60% of Area Median Gross Income (AMGI)”
Serves: Montgomery County
Last checked November 6, 2026
More about this program
- Who qualifies
- “The development will serve households earning between 50% and 60% of Area Median Gross Income (AMGI)”
- What it helps with
- “Vermillion Place Kinship Housing is a new construction development consisting of 26 affordable three-bedroom rental units in 13 duplex buildings located in Dayton, Montgomery County.”
Official source: Ohio Housing Finance Agency
Veterans Resource Center Volunteers of America Ohio and Indiana
“Veterans Resource Center: a stable transitional living environment with individual case management and programs that are designed to help move veterans into employment and independent housing.”
Who it’s for: “There are housing units available throughout these two states with availability for formerly homeless veterans to receive the assistance they need.”
Serves: Montgomery County
Last checked November 6, 2026
More about this program
- Who qualifies
- “There are housing units available throughout these two states with availability for formerly homeless veterans to receive the assistance they need.”
- What it helps with
- “Veterans Resource Center: a stable transitional living environment with individual case management and programs that are designed to help move veterans into employment and independent housing.”
Official source: Volunteers of America Ohio and Indiana
Beacon Place Village Miami Valley Housing Opportunities
Not open yet
“Miami Valley Housing Opportunity’s Beacon Place Village will provide 40 cottages of approximately 500 square feet for individuals exiting homelessness.”
Who it’s for: “for individuals exiting homelessness.”
Serves: Greene County
Last checked November 6, 2026
More about this program
- Who qualifies
- “for individuals exiting homelessness.”
- What it helps with
- “Miami Valley Housing Opportunity’s Beacon Place Village will provide 40 cottages of approximately 500 square feet for individuals exiting homelessness.”
Official source: Miami Valley Housing Opportunities
Community Transition Program Homefull
“In addition we facilitate the Community Transition Program to assist recently incarcerated individuals with housing location and stabilization services.”
Serves: Clark County
Last checked November 6, 2026
More about this program
- What it helps with
- “In addition we facilitate the Community Transition Program to assist recently incarcerated individuals with housing location and stabilization services.”
Official source: Homefull
Seniors, veterans and people with disabilities
Programs for older adults, veterans and people with disabilities.
Medical need AES Ohio
“If a permanent member of your household receives care for a serious medical condition and you need help paying your energy bill, you may qualify for special assistance.”
Who it’s for: “A licensed physician, physician assistant, clinical nurse specialist, certified nurse practitioner, certified nurse-midwife, or local board of health physician must certify the condition or the need for medical or life-supporting equipment to AES Ohio.”
Serves: AES Ohio customers
Staff available 8:00 AM-5:00 PM Monday-Friday
Last checked November 6, 2026
More about this program
- Who qualifies
- “A licensed physician, physician assistant, clinical nurse specialist, certified nurse practitioner, certified nurse-midwife, or local board of health physician must certify the condition or the need for medical or life-supporting equipment to AES Ohio.”
- What it helps with
- “If a permanent member of your household receives care for a serious medical condition and you need help paying your energy bill, you may qualify for special assistance.”
Official source: AES Ohio
PASSPORT Area Agency on Aging, PSA 2
“PASSPORT is for people age 60 and older who need the level of care and support provided in a facility but want to stay in their home.”
Who it’s for: “The primary criteria for enrollment in PASSPORT are age, level of care, and income.”
Serves: Montgomery, Greene, Clark counties
Last checked November 6, 2026
More about this program
- Who qualifies
- “The primary criteria for enrollment in PASSPORT are age, level of care, and income.”
- What it helps with
- “PASSPORT is for people age 60 and older who need the level of care and support provided in a facility but want to stay in their home.”
Official source: Area Agency on Aging, PSA 2
ComCare Area Agency on Aging, PSA 2
May have a waiting list
“ComCare is for Montgomery County residents over the age of 60 who need limited assistance to remain independent at home.”
Who it’s for: “The primary criteria for enrollment in ComCare are age and level of care.”
Serves: Montgomery County
Last checked November 6, 2026
More about this program
- Who qualifies
- “The primary criteria for enrollment in ComCare are age and level of care.”
- What it helps with
- “ComCare is for Montgomery County residents over the age of 60 who need limited assistance to remain independent at home.”
- Funding
- Waiting list open. “Due to high demand and limited funding, you may be placed on a waiting list until services are available.”
Official source: Area Agency on Aging, PSA 2
New Hope Villa Miami Valley Housing Opportunities
“New Hope Villa is a 25-unit Single Room Occupancy (SRO) apartment building that provides housing for mentally ill residents of Montgomery County, aged 55 and older.”
Who it’s for: “The applicant must be ambulatory.”
Serves: Montgomery County
Last checked November 6, 2026
More about this program
- Who qualifies
- “The applicant must be ambulatory.”
- What it helps with
- “New Hope Villa is a 25-unit Single Room Occupancy (SRO) apartment building that provides housing for mentally ill residents of Montgomery County, aged 55 and older.”
Official source: Miami Valley Housing Opportunities
Assisted Living Waiver Area Agency on Aging, PSA 2
Check its website before you go
“The Assisted Living Waiver program is one of the long-term care options available statewide to Medicaid recipients and offers an alternative to nursing facility placement.”
Who it’s for: “Age 21 or older Medicaid eligible Requires specific level of care criteria to be met Care needs that can be safely met in an assisted living setting”
Serves: Montgomery, Greene, Clark counties
More about this program
- Who qualifies
- “Age 21 or older Medicaid eligible Requires specific level of care criteria to be met Care needs that can be safely met in an assisted living setting”
- What it helps with
- “The Assisted Living Waiver program is one of the long-term care options available statewide to Medicaid recipients and offers an alternative to nursing facility placement.”
Not confirmed on Area Agency on Aging, PSA 2’s website at the latest weekly check; check before you go. Last confirmed November 4, 2026.
Official source: Area Agency on Aging, PSA 2
Mental health, recovery and family support
Behavioral health, recovery and family services that include housing help.
Family Stabilization Services Catholic Social Services of the Miami Valley
“Clients who choose to work one-on-one with our case managers might receive help identifying the next steps to improve their employment or housing situation, continuing their education, or learning to set and follow a budget.”
Who it’s for: “There are no specific eligibility criteria to participate in the FSS program.”
Serves: Montgomery, Greene, Miami, Clark, Preble, Darke counties
922 W. Riverview Avenue Dayton, Ohio 45402 · We only accept walk-ins on Mondays between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon, on a first-come, first-served basis.
Last checked November 6, 2026
More about this program
- Who qualifies
- “There are no specific eligibility criteria to participate in the FSS program.”
- What it helps with
- “Clients who choose to work one-on-one with our case managers might receive help identifying the next steps to improve their employment or housing situation, continuing their education, or learning to set and follow a budget.”
- Address
- 922 W. Riverview Avenue Dayton, Ohio 45402
Official source: Catholic Social Services of the Miami Valley
Recovery Housing Montgomery County ADAMHS Board
“Programmatic, meaning that there are supportive services such as life skills development and peer run groups offered to help people learn the tools to live a healthy sober life.”
Who it’s for: “Recovery housing for people coming out of addiction or dependency treatment who would like additional support.”
Serves: Montgomery County
Last checked November 6, 2026
More about this program
- Who qualifies
- “Recovery housing for people coming out of addiction or dependency treatment who would like additional support.”
- What it helps with
- “Programmatic, meaning that there are supportive services such as life skills development and peer run groups offered to help people learn the tools to live a healthy sober life.”
Official source: Montgomery County ADAMHS Board
Residential Eastway Behavioral Healthcare
“Our unique housing program provides a variety of levels of housing services to meet the needs of individuals and families in our community.”
Serves: Montgomery County
600 Wayne Avenue, Dayton, Ohio 45410 · Mon 8am to 5pm Tue 8am to 5pm Wed 8am to 5pm Thu 8am to 5pm Fri 8am to 5pm Sat 8am to 5pm Sun 8am to 5pm
Last checked November 6, 2026
More about this program
- What it helps with
- “Our unique housing program provides a variety of levels of housing services to meet the needs of individuals and families in our community.”
- Address
- 600 Wayne Avenue, Dayton, Ohio 45410
Official source: Eastway Behavioral Healthcare
No program listed for Warren County. Call 2-1-1.
No program listed for Butler County. Call 2-1-1.
Landlords and property managers
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Frequently asked questions
Where do I start if I’m behind on rent in Dayton?
Call 2-1-1 (United Way of the Greater Dayton Area), the free helpline that connects people with local help. Then contact the programs for your county under "Behind on rent or facing eviction" on this page. Many have limited funds and their own rules, so it helps to apply to more than one, and to start before a court date.
What should I have ready when I apply?
Most programs ask for a photo ID, your lease, proof of household income (pay stubs or a benefits letter), any eviction notice, and court papers or utility shutoff notice. Having the amount you owe and your landlord’s contact information ready can save time.
I got an eviction notice. What should I do?
Don’t ignore it, and don’t miss a court date. Free legal help for tenants is available from Dayton Mediation Center. Ohio Legal Help (ohiolegalhelp.org) explains the steps and how to reach legal aid. Rental assistance programs may also be able to help with what you owe.
Is there help with utility bills?
Yes. Ohio’s Home Energy Assistance Program, the Winter Crisis Program and PIPP Plus help eligible households with heating and electric bills, and some utilities and agencies have their own programs. They’re listed under "Utility bills and shutoffs" with who qualifies and where to apply.
How do I get on a waiting list for a housing voucher?
Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) and public housing are run by each county’s housing authority. Their waiting lists open and close; the card under "Long-term housing" says what each housing authority’s own website says right now.
My children are in school and we’ve lost our housing. Can their school help?
Yes. Under the federal McKinney-Vento Act, every school district has a liaison for students without stable housing, including families staying with others or in a motel, so children can stay in their school and get transportation and other help. Ask your child’s school or district office for its McKinney-Vento liaison; Dayton Public Schools’ program is at dps.k12.oh.us/mckinney-vento.
How do I find subsidized apartments?
HUD’s Resource Locator (resources.hud.gov) maps HUD-subsidized apartments, public housing and housing authorities near any address. Subsidized properties keep their own waiting lists, so contact each one.
How current is this list?
Every program is checked against its own official website every week. If a program can’t be confirmed, it’s marked "Call to confirm"; after 60 days it’s removed. Funding changes quickly, so call the program to confirm before you go.
How this list is kept
Every program here was found on the organization’s own website or a government site, and is checked there again every week: who qualifies, whether funding has run out or reopened, application windows, phone numbers and links. What it helps with and who it’s for are quoted from that site. When several organizations take applications for the same program, it’s listed once, with each place to apply and the counties it serves. A program that can’t be confirmed is marked “Call to confirm,” and it’s removed after 60 days. Nothing on this page is a promise of help: each program decides who qualifies.
Churches that help with rent and food, from the Church Finder. The Ohio eviction process, step by step under Ohio law.
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