Rent and Utility Assistance
Hampton Roads Area Command Rent and Utility Assistance Information
HOPEline Crisis Intervention Program
Facing financial hardship and struggling to pay your rent or utility bills? The Salvation Army is here to help. We understand the stress and anxiety that financial difficulties can cause, and we’re committed to providing support to those in need in our community.
Our dedicated local team works closely with area individuals and families to assess their specific needs and connect them with appropriate resources. We offer a variety of assistance programs designed to help our neighbors find or maintain housing stability and avoid homelessness.
By providing timely financial assistance, we aim to alleviate the burden of overdue or unexpected utility, rent, and housing costs, allowing individuals and families to focus on other essential needs. Our goal is to enable people in our community to overcome financial crises and housing stability challenges to build a stronger future.
If you’re struggling to make ends meet, please don’t hesitate to contact us. We’re here to help.
How You Can Help
You can help support individuals and families in need by:
- Donating: Your financial support helps us provide essential services to those in need.
By working together, we can help our neighbors pay their bills and support their families.
Program Schedule
Timezone: -05:00 USA Eastern Time (DST)
Location: Hampton Roads Area Command
STEP 1: Clients must contact the Housing Crisis Hotline to start a referral. Please call 757-587-4202. If qualified, they will refer you to our office directly.
- Rental program funds are used to pay one month’s rent to stop clients from being evicted from rental properties or to cover the first month’s rent for clients moving into a rental property.
- Funds are available to Norfolk, Virginia Beach, and Chesapeake families. Portsmouth residents must contact our Portsmouth Corps (757) 393-2519.
- Clients can apply once every two years (730 days).
Timezone: -05:00 USA Eastern Time (DST)
Location: Hampton Roads Area Command
STEP 1: Contact the Housing Crisis Hotline to start a referral. Please call 757-587-4202.
- All financial assistance programs are available as funding and scheduling permits. Clients must contact the Housing Resource Center at 757-587-4202 for a referral. If qualified, they will refer you to our office directly.
- To be considered for utility assistance (Dominion/Virginia Natural Gas/HRSD/HRUBS/Virginia Public Utilities), you MUST live in Norfolk, VA Beach, or Chesapeake.
- Portsmouth residents and Chesapeake residents in zip codes 23321/23323 must contact our Portsmouth Corps for assistance (757) 393-2519.
- *NOTE: Have your bill information ready before contacting the Housing Resource Center.
Find rent help and utility assistance if you’re struggling to pay your bills
The Salvation Army understands the impact of unexpected life changes that can affect household income and lead to housing instability. Maybe you lost your job. Maybe you’re a senior living on a fixed income. Maybe you’re living with a long-term disability. If so, we are here for you. Throughout the country, The Salvation Army’s emergency assistance programs are helping families with rent assistance and utility help so they can keep the power and water on, fill prescriptions, and access transportation when necessary. The Salvation Army connects people with the resources they need to help their families stay afloat.
Stats
1,575,098
households in America were provided with financial assistance, including housing, Medical, utilities, transportation and more
7.6 million
renters are at risk of eviction every year open_in_new
22.9 million
American households pay more than half their income for rent, often forgoing necessities, like food or medicine open_in_new
Help build a safe space for a kid to grow, learn, and build lifelong skills.
By donating to support rent and utility assistance programs, you can make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and families in your community, ensuring they have a safe place to call home.
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