Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERA)

The Rental Assistance Portal is currently closed and not accepting applications for the Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) program. The portal closed on 7/29/2022. 

Pending Applicants can reach out to our staff (contact information listed below) for more information about the status of their application. 

Enrollment: 

New enrollment to the Indiana Emergency Rental Assistance program (IERA) is currently closed.

Active Applications: 

The Indiana Housing & Community Development Authority (IHCDA) will continue to process applications for individuals who completed and submitted an IERA application before 5:00pm EST July 29, 2022.

Application Status: 

IHCDA will send an email to applicants’ registered email address notifying them of their acceptance or denial into the IERA program.

IHCDA will also send an email to applicants if additional information or documentation is required from the applicant to determine IERA eligibility.

Applicants may inquire about the status of their application by contacting ICAP if you reside in one of the following counties: Delaware, Fayette, Henry, Hancock, Rush and Wayne Counties. 

If you reside in Henry, Hancock, Madison*, or Wayne please reach out to: Tara Tutt at (765)529-4403 extension 124, or email ttutt@icapcaa.org

If you reside in Delaware, Fayette or Rush counties please reach out to Danielle Drew at (765) 692-0236 Extension 272, or email ddrew@icapcaa.org

 IERA Recertification: 

Approved IERA applications must be recertified every 3 months. Clients are eligible to recertify 45 days prior to the 3-month deadline and may do so by visiting IndianaHousingNow.Org

If you require assistance or have questions about recertifying your IERA application, please reach out to ICAP staff listed below:

If you reside in Henry, Hancock, Madison*, or Wayne please reach out to: Tara Tutt at (765)529-4403 extension 124, or email ttutt@icapcaa.org

If you reside in Delaware, Fayette or Rush counties please reach out to Danielle Drew at (765) 692-0236 Extension 272, or email ddrew@icapcaa.org

 Housing Counseling and Navigation Services: 

ERA 2 network providers can assist Indiana renters by providing housing stability counseling that focus on improvement in life areas including but not limited to education, income, housing, and employment.

To sign up for housing counseling services contact: 

 If you reside in Henry, Hancock, Madison*, or Wayne please reach out to: Tara Tutt at (765)529-4403 extension 124, or email ttutt@icapcaa.org

If you reside in Delaware, Fayette or Rush counties please reach out to Danielle Drew at (765) 692-0236 Extension 272, or email ddrew@icapcaa.org

Legal Assistance: 

If you are a renter in need of housing legal assistance, please contact Indiana Legal Help to request low and no cost legal help near you.

** If you reside in Madison county, our agency only covers the following zip codes in Madison County: 46016, 46017, 46018, 46036, 46044, 46048, 46051, 46056, 46063, 47356.

If you live outside ICAPs service area, please click on the link below to locate your ERA2 provider:

https://www.incap.org/indiana-housing-stability-program

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