MHHD Rental Assistance

MHHD HARDSHIP ASSISTANCE GRANT

Other Resources for Assistance

  • Catholic Social Services (228-702-2137)
  • Community Action Agency (228-769-3292)
  • Open Doors (228-604-2048)

Please complete the Assistance/Hardship Form    Read the below for the Grant Requirements and Documents you must supply.  

We will notify you once we receive your form.  

  • This will be a one-time rental and or utility assistance grant (UP to $500) that is paid to your leasing agent/landlord and or utility company (Coast Electric & Water Dept.).  This grant DOES NOT fund down payments deposits or penalties.
  • Before receipt of the grant, you and the landlord and or utility company must agree that the rent is current or agree to payment arrangements for any outstanding balances with the tenant for the balance owed after assistance is provided. 
  • You must be a resident of Harrison Hancock or Jackson County area.
  • You must have experienced a financial hardship within the last thirty to sixty days (meaning that you experienced a decrease in income because of an unforeseen emergency and you must be able to show documentation of this).
  • Our intake and review committee will be processing the intake forms and gathering all of the required documentation before submitting it to the Approval Committee.  Any applications that are incomplete or are lacking supporting documentation WILL NOT be submitted to the Approval Committee. 
  • You are responsible for submitting the proper documentation. We are here to assist you; however, should you have any questions or concerns about the requirements.

*Please note that even if you submit a complete application package that meets all qualifications, it does not guarantee assistance. Priority will be given to families with small children and other vulnerable populations.*

You must have the following paperwork to apply.  

  • Copy of your driver’s license or ID
  • Pay stubs last 2 current ones (if still working)
  • PROOF supporting hardship (ex. injury resulting in you being laid off for time to heal would provide statements support lack of hours)
  • Affidavit of Zero Income and Print Out of Registration with WIN Job Center
  • Copy of first and last page of lease
  • Hardship letter   https://www.mhhd.org/form/webform-171 
  • Last 30 to 60 days of your bank or prepaid debit activity
  • Last 30 to 60 days of utility statements if requesting utility assistance
  • Intake form  https://www.mhhd.org/mhhd-online-intake
  • Your household income must be at or below the following in order to qualify: 

1 Person:  $32,000// 2 Person: $38,000 // 3 Person: $42,750 // 4 Person: $47,500

5 Person:  $51,300 // 6 Person:  $55,100 // 7 Person:  $58,900 // 8 Person: $62,750

Please stay updated to our Social Media Pages for further updates as funding become available.