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No one in Central Ohio should lose their home to eviction. Help is available.

 
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WHO IS RENTFUL?

Rentful provides simple, reliable, and easy-to-access information on the Central Ohio programs and resources that help you stay safe at home.

We dispel common myths, provide eviction information customized to Central Ohio, and highlight the places you can go to get more help. 

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News & Notices

the latest eviction prevention updates

Franklin County’s eviction prevention tools are always changing, and Rentful614 is here to be sure you’ve got the latest information on where and how to find housing help.

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Appointments Suspended

Appointments for the Problem Solver program are closed and are expected to reopen in October 2025.

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Rentful works collaboratively with funders and nonprofit providers across Franklin County.

Neighbors from across Central Ohio are struggling to pay rent. Rentful and nonprofit and public partners have helped thousands of people avoid eviction.

 

50,000+ LOCAL Families Assisted
$130 million+ Rent Aid distributed in Franklin County

Get help IN FRANKLIN COUNTY

Below are some groups helping Franklin County tenants and landlords avoid eviction or help with utilities. View all organizations on our Find Help page.

 
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IMPACT Community Action

Provides utility assistance to Franklin County tenants and homeowners. Can provide limited rental assistance ONLY to households with an active eviction summons from the court; limit 20 applicants per day.

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Volunteers of America Ohio & Indiana

Provides rent and utility assistance to Franklin County veterans. Also provides employment, rapid rehousing, suicide prevention and wrap-around case management.

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Franklin County Department of Job & Family Services

Provides rent assistance to Franklin County families with at least one minor child or pregnant person in the household. Help is available in English, Spanish, Somali, and interpretation services are available. Also provides workforce, food, utility, reentry, youth support, and driver’s license reinstatement.

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Franklin County Veterans Service Commission

Only provides rent assistance to tenant veterans or service members through online or telephone applications. Also offer financial counseling, utility assistance, and help with food or transportation needs.

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Change Your Language

To accommodate all Central Ohio residents, Rentful614 supports Google Translate for language accessibility.

Many nonprofit organizations listed on Rentful614 also offer assistance in multiple languages or have access to real-time translation services.

Other organizations, like US Together and Community Refugee & Immigration Services, may provide additional support for New Americans and non-English speakers.