Brighton Center provides financial help with rent and emergency costs

Tenants in Northern Kentucky may be able to benefit from emergency rental assistance offered through the Brighton Center.

Brighton Center is a community service nonprofit organization that provides financial counseling and rental assistance to Northern Kentucky individuals and families. This organization has served Northern Kentucky since 1966, assisting thousands of households through a number of programs designed to help clients realize self-sufficiency.

Brighton Center operates a family center that serves lower income families that live in Campbell County as well as surrounding counties. The family center provides a comprehensive support network for those who might otherwise fall between the cracks.

Financial Support for Rent

Tenants who meet certain eligibility requirements may be able to receive emergency cash assistance to put towards her rent. The goal is to provide much-needed cash assistance to tenants who might otherwise become evicted from the rental property.

If you have recently experienced a crisis situation has caused temporary financial hardship for your household, you may be an ideal candidate for emergency rent aid. In addition to your link would rent payment, utility help and clothing can also be provided.

Applicants who need help with their rent payments may be able to receive some temporary assistance if it will help the family avoid the eviction. The organization wants to help you remain in your home as long as you’re able to afford your normal rent payments on a permanent basis.

To schedule appointment with the case manager, call Brighton Center at 859-491-8303 extension 2300.

Transitional Housing

Brighton Center does offer transitional living opportunities for those applicants who may be experiencing a more chronic hardship situation. The transitional living program can help you benefit from safe housing while you work towards eventually becoming self-sufficient.

You can receive the support and training that you need for life skills while you are working to increase your income. You’ll even get tips on how to save so you are able to come up with a security deposit and first month’s rent once you are ready to move into a permanent rental home.

Teenage Shelter

An emergency shelter is operated by Brighton Center in Covington Kentucky. This shelter provides emergency housing for teenage runaways who have no other place to live. The emergency shelter is administered as a part of the Homeward Bound program.