HANCOCK COUNTY — Assistance is available for rent and mortgage payments from state and local sources.
The Indiana COVID-19 Rental Assistance Program will provide up to $500 in assistance for four months, totaling a maximum of $2,000 to eligible renters to help cover past and ongoing rent payments or late fees. For more information, visit indianahousingnow.org.
The Hoosiers Hardest Hit Fund program may provide assistance for eligible Indiana homeowners for up to $30,000. For more information, call 1-877-281-1488 or visit 877gethope.org.
Hancock County township trustees may be able to provide financial assistance for rent, mortgage, utilities, medical expenses and cremation.
Blue River Township: Daniel R. Engleking — 317-467-4366
Brandywine Township: Kevin Bates — 317-847-9149
Brown Township: Theresa Ebbert — 765-686-9240
Buck Creek Township: Melvin Branson — 317-335-1401
Center Township: Ron Horning — 317-477-1176
Green Township: Lisa Mohr — 317-326-4148
Jackson Township: Matthew Heath — 317-625-5401
Sugar Creek Township: Robert Boyer — 317-861-6148
Vernon Township: Florence May — 317-485-7327 Ext. 4