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Family Services Program - Rental Assistance (Home-ARP)

Crawford-Sebastian Community

Funding Amount

Up to $2,000 per household

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Family Services Program - Rental Assistance

Program Type: Rental assistance for eviction prevention

Geographic Scope: Sebastian and Crawford counties, AR

Funding Source: Home-ARP grant

Overview:
Family Services provides rental assistance to prevent eviction of low-income households on a first-come, first-served basis. This is a one-time assistance per grant period.

    Award Options

    Option 1 - Arrears:
  • Maximum award: $2,000 or 3 months rent in arrears (whichever is less)

Option 2 - New Lease:

  • Maximum award: $2,000 (covers 2 months' rent plus rental deposit meeting Fair Market Rent guidelines)
    • Eligibility Requirements

    • Reside in Sebastian or Crawford counties
    • Meet income guidelines (specific income limits not detailed)
    • Must be at risk of eviction or have current Sheriff's Eviction

      Special Consideration

    • Applicants with current Sheriff's Eviction can apply for priority assistance

    Contact Information

    Dana Crawford, BS Family Services Operations Manager Phone: 479-785-2303 Email: [email protected]

    Organization Address:
    Physical: 1617 Zero Street, Fort Smith, AR 72901
    Mailing: P.O. Box 180070, Fort Smith, AR 72918-0070
    Phone: 479-785-2303 Ext. 100
    Email: [email protected]

    How to Apply

    How to Apply

    1. General Applicants:
    - Contact 479-785-2303, ext. 100
    - Request to be added to the rental assistance waitlist
    - Program operates on first-come, first-served basis
    - Available funds are currently limited

    2. Applicants with Sheriff's Eviction:
    - Call 479-785-2303 immediately
    - Request to be added to the waitlist for rental assistance
    - Priority consideration for emergency eviction prevention

    Note

    The program is currently out of funds but will resume October 1st. Check back for updates on availability.

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    housinghardship

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