AKA:

CSBG; Community Services Block Grant

Description:

Offers one-time financial assistance for rent or mortgage for Lake County residents. Clients may receive up to one month of rental assistance, once per year. Does NOT help with the following circumstances:
- Eviction notices
- Security deposits
- Individuals living in subsidized housing, low-income housing, or with a Section-8 voucher

Eligibility:

- Must be a Lake County resident
- Must meet income requirement: 200% of Federal Poverty Guidelines
- Tenants living in subsidized housing, low-income housing, or with a Section-8 voucher are not eligible
- Tenants with an eviction notice are not eligible

Languages:

Spanish

Program Fees:

No fee

Intake Process:

Call for an intake interview

Documents Required (varies, on a case-by-case basis):
- Photo ID for all adults in the household
- Social Security Cards for all household members, including children
- Proof of income for all household members for the last 30-days prior to application date
- Copy of lease agreement or mortgage contract

Contacts

Phone Numbers

Address Listings

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Wishlist:

None

Volunteer Opportunities:

- Youth & Family Services Volunteer: Food Pantry - Annual Holiday Basket Give-Away during the month of December. Volunteers are needed to sort groceries and pack holiday baskets for Lake County families in need. Youth volunteers welcome.

- Annual Anti-Poverty Walk: The 1st Saturday in May, volunteers load and unload tables and chairs, set-up & breakdown tents and check-in walkers at registration. Other volunteers are needed along the 5K route to man water stops and finish-line concession stands.

Contact Person for Volunteer Opportunities: Lisa Hayes at lisa.hayes@caplakecounty.org

Date of Official Change:

August 20, 2025

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