Lincolnton and Lincoln County housing and rent assistance

Lincolnton and Lincoln County rent and housing assistance.

Free Legal Services

There are only a few organizations that offer emergency rent assistance or shelter in the greater Lincoln County North Carolina area. They are noted below. All of them have limited funding, and when the money runs out, they may direct the applicant to another nearby agency for help.

Find everything from security deposit assistance to rent help, free legal aid to stop evictions, and homeless shelters below. Note, when applying for funds (whether a grant or a loan for paying their rent) low income families or individuals should always bring proof of income as well as residency, copy of their household income, and other supporting documentation.

Funds to help pay for housing or rental costs will generally give priority to the most vulnerable in Lincoln County, and that may be a disabled person, senior citizen, or even single mom or dad with kids.

Lincoln County Department of Social Services - DSS: Address is 1136 East Main Street: Lincolnton, North Carolina 2809: Main number is 704-732-0738: General and Emergency Assistance is available in North Carolina. It includes TANF cash aid, housing or rent programs, LIHEAP for energy bills or deposits, and other public aid.

Christian Ministry of Lincoln County: Main address is 230 E Water Street: Lincolnton, NC 28092: Telephone number - (704) 732-0383: While a faith based Christian church, they help people of all religions and backgrounds and races.

There may be funds for paying rent, security deposits, and other housing costs. There is also furniture for a new home or apartment, utility bill help, and more. All the financial aid can free up a family’s income for their paying their own rent costs.

Free Legal Services

Free Legal Aid in Gastonia covers Lincoln County: Location is 1508 S York Rd. Gastonia, NC 28052 1-866-219-5262 The center offers legal help, guidance, and other support. One focus is on housing issues, both eviction and foreclosure prevention. c:

Faith-Based Emergency Assistance

Maiden Salvation Army – This charity also covers Lincoln County: Address is 1206 E Main St: Maiden, NC 28650: Dial (828) 428-8752 Services range from a low-cost thrift store to emergency financial aid (rent, shelter, etc.), case management, job programs, and other social services.

Hesed House - Shelter 100 Ann Gaither Court Lincolnton, North Carolina 28092: Main number is 704-732-0175: The main shelter in Lincoln County. There may be additional beds for the homeless during cold winter weather. Meals, clothes, and other homeless prevention assistance may be arranged.

Cherryville Area Ministries: Location is 212 N Mountain St: Cherryville, NC 28021: Main number is (704) 435-3866:

Eviction Prevention Services

Anyone with an eviction or utility shut off notice can apply for rent help or money for a utility bill. The emergency grants for rent and other bills are for families in Lincolnton, Bessemer City, Cherryville and Dallas. Lincolnton Housing Authority 806 McBee St. Nelson, North Carolina 28092-3512: Dial (704)735-2221

Section 8 Housing Assistance

The Lincoln County Public Housing Authority. They offer section 8 HUD housing choice vouchers along with self-sufficiency, homeownership buying programs, loans, and other rent or housing help.