Resources for Tenants Experiencing Financial Hardship
If you are facing eviction because you are unable to pay your rent, resources are available for free or at reduced cost. (Last Updated: 6/12/2023)
Legal and Mediation Services:
Housing & Eviction Prevention Project provides free legal advice, limited representation, and mediation services for tenants who are being evicted.
Call or Text: (812) 340-8189
Email: evictionavoidance@gmail.com
Indiana Legal Services offers free legal advice and representation for qualifying low income tenants.
Call: (812) 243-8570
IU Student Legal Services offers free legal advice or representation for IU students.
Call (812) 855-7867
Schedule an appointment online here.
Indiana Free Legal Answers provides free answers to civil legal issues to qualifying individuals.
Community Justice & Mediation Center provides a variety of conflict resolution and mediation services.
Call: (812) 336-8677
The District 10 Pro Bono Project provides legal services to qualifying individuals.
See if you qualify here.
Financial Assistance:
Monroe County Township Trustees provides shelter or housing and utility costs to qualifying individuals.
A list of current Trustees can be found here.
State Emergency Rental Assistance may be available.
The program has reopened accepting applications. For more information, visit Rental Assistance Portal.
For longer-term housing assistance, individuals can apply for an affordable housing unit or a voucher through the Bloomington Housing Authority.
For a comprehensive list of free and reduced-cost community resources, visit: HelpingBloomingtonMonroe.org.
Furniture Donation:
Furniture Give Away: Accepts furniture donations for its annual International Furniture Give-Away for new Indiana University International students, scholars, and families of all national and religious backgrounds.
Bloomington St. Vincent De Paul: Offers limited free pickups of furniture and appliances in good condition, and provides furniture vouchers to eligible applicants.
