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Rent Payment Assistance | CAReS

Resource Name:Rent Payment Assistance | CAReS

Rent Payment Assistance

address

2516 Carter Avenue, Ashland, KY 41101

Eligibility

Must have/meet:
  • Residents of service area
  • At risk of eviction due to rent owed
  • Must meet program guidelines for household income and expenses

Required documents

Please bring with you:
  • Current Statement from Landlord that lists the total amount of rent that is owed, how many months of rent payments are due and the rental rate per month
  • The most recent bill for all utilities the renter pays and the receipts to show that they have been paid
  • A valid Neighborhood Card

Hours

Mon-Fri 10:00 am-3:00 pm (EST)
606-324-2949

Voice

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Main

Application process

Walk-in or call

Fees

Free

Service area

Greenup County, KY Boyd County, KY Lawrence County, KY Elliott County, KY Carter County, KY
Provides housing referrals, utility assistance for electricity, gas or water; rent assistance, emergency food, prescription assistance, birth certificate application/fee payment assistance, referrals for ID cards, baby care items and referrals to other social services as needed for individuals and families in emergency/crisis situations. Also provides holiday assistance for the Christmas season through the CAReS Giving Tree Program.

Last Assured

08/29/2025

Providing organization

CAReS
Provides housing referrals, utility assistance for electricity,gas or water; rent assistance, emergency food, prescription assistance, birth certificate application/fee payment assistance, referrals for ID cards, baby care items and referrals to other social services as needed for individuals and families in emergency/crisis situations.