Community Development Division

Financial & Home Repair Assistance

Help may be available to individuals needing assistance in making repairs to their home to bring it into compliance with city code. The assistance may be in the form of financial; the physical completion of actual repairs; assisting with utility bills; emergency housing; or a combination of assistance. The list of agencies is not all inclusive, however, it provides a homeowner with a starting point in seeking assistance. If these agencies are not able to provide assistance, you may need to pursue other avenues to secure help (an example might be various faith based groups).

First Call for Help: www.firstcallinfo.org
For more information & referrals to other agencies, go to
www.irissoft.com/swbd

Lutheran Social Services - Paint-a-Thon

East Wayne Street Center
     GED Program with Child Care Assistance
     Head Start Program
     Food Bank

Hope Alive - Emergency Housing for Women

Family & Childrens Services

201 E Rudisill

Vincent House

2827 Holton Ave

46806

456-4172

Energy Assistance Program -
One time payment on gas & light bills
Protected from disconnection between
December 1 and March 15

Winter Warmth - NIPSCO gas customers only.
Will pay on bill & deposit.
Bill must be in client's name.

FEMA - assistance with gas, lights, and water:
highest one month usage in previous 90 days.
Bill must be in client's name

CURF - assistance with water and AEP electric. 
Bill must be in client's name.
Must go to township trustee office first for application.

NeighborLink Fort Wayne www.neighborlinkfortwayne.org

Office of Housing & Neighborhood Services