The Indiana Emergency Rental Assistance (IERA) program is designed to decrease evictions, increase housing stability, and prevent homelessness by helping renter households whose income has been negatively impacted by COVID-19 with rent and utility assistance. IERA can provide you with up to 12 months of rental assistance. Qualifying applicants may also receive utility and/or home energy assistance. This includes help with paying past due utilities (electric, gas, water, sewer, and trash) and home energy (fuel oil, wood, coal, pellets, and propane) expenses along with internet assistance for past due expenses.
Apply using an email address that can be accessed easily and frequently
Check your email often after applying and respond to requests as quickly as you can
Work with IERA staff to provide requested documentation including, but not limited to, proof of income and COVID-19 impact
What should I do now?
STEP 1: Speak to your landlord and let them know you intend to apply for assistance.
STEP 2: Review the IERA FAQ and Assistance Examples information documents available at IndianaHousingNow.org.
STEP 3: Access the link and apply for assistance at IndianaHousingNow.org. If you are unable to complete the application online, please call 2-1-1 to get assistance with applying over the phone.
