FIND RESOURCES IN YOUR AREA
Energy Assistance
Statewide
Indiana 211 is a free and confidential service that helps Hoosiers across Indiana find the local resources they need.
Phone: Dial 2-1-1 or 1-866-211-9966 (available 24/7)
Text: Text your ZIP code to 898-211 (available Mon-Fri 8am-5pm)
Website: https://www.in211.org/
Other local social service providers (such as Trustees, local churches, and/or nonprofit organizations) may help with utility payments.
Homelessness Assistance
Marion County
MIRRORINDY’s Indianapolis homeless guide to shelter and other resources. This includes some essential information if you’re homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. The information comes from the Handbook of Help, which is published by the Coalition for Homelessness Intervention and Prevention.
Coalition for Homelessness Intervention and Prevention (CHIP) partners with the Indianapolis community to advance a shared vision to end homelessness by inspiring collective action and advocating for permanent housing solutions. Handbook of Help for Marion County is a resource guide for those experiencing or at-risk of homelessness. Click here to view and/or download the Handbook of Help.
Handbook of Help (English, Haitian Creole, and Espanol)
Statewide (Outside of Marion County)
Balance of State Continuum of Care includes 91 of the 92 counties in the state. These counties are categorized into 16 individual regions, which are overseen by regional planning councils and the chairperson(s) that lead them. These councils meet regularly to develop and implement strategies for homelessness alleviation. Each region is in contact with and shares a Memorandum of Understanding with the IN-502 BOS CoC Board of Directors. You can reach out to the CE Lead contact in your region for information regarding access points and resource guides for homelessness assistance/services in your area.
Website: IHCDA: Indiana Balance of State Continuum of Care: Regional Structure
Housing Assistance
Statewide
Indiana Emergency Rental Assistance Programs (IERA1 and IERA2): The Indiana Emergency Rental Assistance Programs, known as IERA1 and IERA2, helped people whose income was affected by the pandemic pay for rent and utilities. As of April 15th, 2025, the IERA2 program is no longer accepting applications or processing any further applications. The program is now closed.
Community Action Agencies in Indiana, there are 22 Community Action Agencies that serve all 92 counties of Indiana and comprise the Indiana Community Action Network. Each Community Action Agency periodically analyzes community needs to identify strategies that will work best in attacking poverty. Each CAA is distinct because its programs reflect the needs of their local communities. These agencies are unique in their ability to deploy diverse program activities and services in meeting their mission.
Indiana 2-1-1 for information and assistance with food, utilities, aging issues, counseling and finding safety from violent situations.
Phone: Dial 2-1-1 or 1-866-211-9966 (available 24/7)
Text: Text your ZIP code to 898-211 (available Mon-Fri 8am-5pm)
Website: https://www.in211.org/
The Indiana Foreclosure Prevention Network (IFPN) agencies and counselors stand ready to assist households who have mortgage delinquencies or are facing imminent foreclosure. This service is confidential and free of charge. Our HUD certified counselors will work with you and your lender to create the best course of action for you and your family.
Indiana Township Trustees are elected people whose duties include helping low-income persons in their township with basic necessities including rent, utility bills, medicine, food, clothing, and medical expenses. Click here to find your trustee and other elected officials
Phone: 317.813.3240
Housing Identification
Statewide
You can research apartments using apartment guides, magazines, or directories. The apartment guides and magazines are free and can be found in most grocery stores. Apartment locators are alternative tools for narrowing down your housing choices. Apartment locators are usually a free service to the consumer and are paid by the apartment complex based on referrals. However, it is still a good idea to ask an apartment locator whether you will have to pay a fee for their services. Oftentimes, in order to locate housing based on your needs, apartment locators ask you for minimum search criteria such as preferred location, number of bedrooms needed, and price range. To find an apartment locator in your area, look in the telephone book’s yellow pages under “apartment locator.” Another way to conduct a housing search is via the Internet. Some locating services on the Internet offer incentives for using their services. Below is a list of resources to help you locate affordable housing in your community.
Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA)
IHCDA is Indiana’s State Finance Agency/intermediary between HUD and Locally Subtracted Agencies (LSA) and Public Housing Authorities (PHA) that administer the Housing Choice Voucher program. Click here to find an HCV provider in your community. Click here to create an account, view open waitlists, and apply for the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) programs across Indiana.
Indiana Housing Now
Indiana Housing Now.org is a housing locator service sponsored by the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority that provides detailed information about rental properties and helps people find housing to best fit their needs.
- The fast, easy-to-use FREE search lets people look for rental housing using a wide variety of criteria and special mapping features. Housing listings display detailed information about each unit. The service also provides links to housing resources and helpful tools for renters such as an affordability calculator, rental checklist, and information about renter rights and responsibilities.
- Property owners and managers, including Housing Authorities and private landlords, can use this service to manage their property listings FREE of charge. Listings can include pictures, maps, and information about nearby amenities. Property owners and housing authorities can register and manage their listings online or via phone and fax.
Website: http://www.indianahousingnow.org/
Phone: (877) 428-8844
TTY: 711
Hours: The service can be accessed at no cost online 24 hours a day or through a toll-free, bilingual call center at 1-877-428-8844, available M-F, 9:00 am – 8:00 pm EDT.
National Housing Preservation Database (NHPD)
The NHPD tools can help you find affordable rental properties in your community. NHPD Mapping Tool: View a map of affordable rental properties in your area. Preservation Dashboard: View a summary of the affordable housing stock in your area.
Legal Assistance
The legal services listed below are free or sliding scale for low-income households. Providers offer a range of civil and family law services.
Statewide
Indiana Legal Services (ILS) Indiana Legal Services is a not-for-profit law firm and the largest provider of free civil legal assistance to eligible low-income people throughout the state of Indiana. ILS helps clients who are faced with legal problems that harm their ability to have such basics as food, shelter, income, medical care or personal safety.
Services: Advice and/or in-court representation in a wide variety of civil matters, including evictions.
Cost: No cost, but applicants must meet financial eligibility requirements, at or below 125% Federal Poverty Guidelines based on household size.
Phone intake: apply online or call (844) 243-8570 between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
NOTE: In-person applications at an ILS office are discouraged only because there is no guarantee someone will be available to meet with you unless you have an emergency situation.
Website: indianalegalservices.org
To learn more, click here to visit our Housing Education Hub, where you will find national and state educational resources, including information on your rights as a landlord or tenant, habitability in Indiana, legal resources and more.
Please contact Housing4Hoosiers with any additions or corrections.
Updated 9/18/2025