Behind on Rent?
Apply for Rental Assistance

Where can tenants get rent assistance during COVID-19?

Contact these organizations to find help during COVID-19.

Hamilton County CARES Act Resources

Call the Community Action Agency at 513-569-1840, option 4 or visit apply.cincy-caa.org.


Apply online through Jobs and Family Services by visiting https://www.hcjfs.org/services/workforce-development/apply-for-cares/.



Cincinnati Eviction Prevention Funds

Call St. Vincent De Paul: 513-421-0602  

Find Legal Help

Get legal information or speak with a free lawyer at the court’s Help Center 

Visit or call the Help Center at 513-946-5650 to get legal information or to make a free 40 minute appointment with a lawyer. They cannot represent you in court. For more information, visit room 113 of the Hamilton County Courthouse or visit https://www.cincyhelpcenter.org


Find a Lawyer to Represent You in Court 

Call Legal Aid Society of Cincinnati at 513-241-9400, or go to https://www.lascinti.org/. You may qualify for a free lawyer. If eligible, Legal Aid could represent you in court.


Hire a private lawyer

Visit https://cincybar.org or call 513-381-8359 for a referral. You can ask them about the Modest Means Program. This may let you get a private lawyer for a more affordable price.

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