Rent Assistance Hub for Tenants + Landlords

Need help
with rent?

No one in Franklin County should lose their home to eviction. Central Ohio renters and landlords can get help.

 

WHO IS RENTFUL?

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

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

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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Housing Problem Solving

On April 1, 2024, the City of Columbus’ new Housing Resource Specialist program opened to provide housing problem-solving assistance to residents who are vulnerable to literal homelessness.

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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
$115 million+ Rent Aid distributed in Franklin County

Get help IN FRANKLIN COUNTY

These are just some of the groups helping Franklin County tenants and landlords avoid eviction. View all organizations on our Find Help page.

 
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The Columbus Urban League

Provides rent assistance to all Franklin County tenants and landlords through online and in-person applications. Also provides business/workforce development, financial counseling, housing counseling, utility assistance, and youth supports.

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Columbus State Community College - Student Advocacy and Financial Stability

Provides tenant rent assistance to Columbus State Community College Students in Franklin County online or in-person applications. Also provides food assistance, help with internet or computer devices, and utility assistance.

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Franklin County Department of Job & Family Services

Provides rent assistance to Franklin County tenants with a minor child in the household through a downloadable application. 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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