I need help for a security deposit and first month’s rent in Gary Indiana

(Request from Alesha in Gary, Indiana) I need help for a security deposit and first month’s rent.

Dear Alesha,

There are a couple of reduced rent options where a security deposit might be waived. The Gary Housing Authority will likely be your most feasible option for moving into a new rental unit if you do not currently have the funds for both the security deposit and your first month’s rent. There are a couple of possible outcomes that may apply to your situation.

Gary Housing Authority

First of all, the Gary Housing Authority provides a number of reduced rent opportunities through several subsidize housing communities throughout Gary, Indiana. Some of the communities are high-rises while others are single-family homes. A few the communities are limited to Seniors while others are available to anyone that meets the definition of low income.

We’ve provided a list of the various communities administered by the Gary Housing Authority as well as the contact information and restrictions of each individual community. You can review the reduced rent communities in Gary, Indiana to see if any of them match your individual needs.

Another way that the Gary Housing Authority can help you in your quest to move into an affordable rental unit is through their case management services. Caseworkers can interview you to see what your needs are as well as to understand your previous financial concerns. Many clients find that they are able to receive assistance through other programs based on a referral by their case manager at the Gary Housing Authority.

To contact the Gary Housing Authority, call 219-881-6400 or you may visit their second floor office at 578 Broadway in Gary.

NWICA

Northwest Indiana Community Action (NWICA) could be a potential resource for you also, but there is a strict limitation. If you are normally served by the Gary Housing Authority, then you would need to go to that organization first.

NWICA serves Lake County tenants who live outside of the city limits of Gary. If you happen to live just outside of the city limits then you may call NWICA at 800-826-7871.

Depending on which organization you go through, you will need to provide documentation that proves household income so that the organization can quickly determine your eligibility. Other documentation including Social Security cards and monthly budget information will be necessary. Provide everything that your caseworker requires to examine your case or to submit an application. They will help you find and receive the assistance that you need to live independently. It is entirely possible that a church, charity or other organization may be able to provide you with a security deposit and first months rent in Gary.