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Hamilton County Relief-A-Thon
June 25 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Woodlawn Community Center
Free
Need assistance in paying Covid-related utility, rent and mortgage costs? The Hamilton County Relief-A-Thon can help!
The Hamilton County Relief-A-Thon takes place on Saturday, June 25, 2022, at the Woodlawn Community Center from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Families can apply to receive money to pay past-due utility bills, past-due and future rent, past-due mortgages and past-due property taxes.
Hamilton County received funds from the 2021 American Rescue Plan Act to assist residents to avoid utility shutoffs, tenants to avoid evictions and owner-occupants to avoid foreclosure. The assistance program is designed to keep renters in their houses or apartments and avoid a downward spiral as a result of pandemic financial losses.
This event offers free parking. The final registration will take place at 2 p.m. Save time and complete this form online.
Eligibility:
- Have State-issued identification
- Have a valid email address
- Be a Hamilton County resident
- Have an income loss due to the COVID-19 pandemic
| Assistance Caps | Mortgage Arrears: 6 months Utility Arrears: 6 months Property Taxes Arrears: 6 months Mortgage Current/Future: None | Rent Arrears: 12 months Rent Late Fees: 12 months Rent Current/Future: 3 months Utilities: 12 months arrears |
| Dates | Effective Date 3/13/2020 | March 2020 |
| Income Guidelines | 300% FPL | 80% AMI |
| Vendor Registration | Required | Required |
| Verifications Needed |
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If eligible, services may include:
Renters:
- 12 months’ arrears for utilities and rent
- 3 months’ future rent
Homeowners:
- 6 months arrears for utilities, mortgage, and property taxes
All:
- Vaccinations/Boosters for adults and children
What to Expect:
One-on-one assistance to:
- Determine eligibility
- Complete applications
Come prepared with these necessary documents:
- State-issued identification
- Current income documentation
- Statement of how the Hamilton County resident was affected by COVID. Just say what happened. Sign and date it.
- Water/electric statements showing name, address, account number and amount owed
- Statement showing currently owed rent/rent arrears or mortgage/mortgage arrears
About Hamilton County Job & Family Services:
Hamilton County Job and Family Services administers state, federal and local programs designed to help those in need and help families work toward self-sufficiency. The agency has served Hamilton County since 1947. Today, the approximately 850 employees that work for the agency serve hundreds of thousands of Hamilton County residents.
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