Rental Assistance Programs

STAR is a program designed to provide financial assistance and services to prevent individuals from becoming homeless.

Important Note:

• Applicants must be current on their rent to qualify
• Applicants cannot receive a subsidy from another organization ( section 8, public housing, extended housing, etc.).
• This is not an emergency program, subsidy is for future rental assistance only.

The Program consists of 3 different programs and have the following qualifications:

Senior/Disabled Short term Subsidy

• Low to moderate income households
• Must be 62 years or disabled individual
• Currently have some form of income into the household
• Demonstrate a need for assistance

This program provides a short term rental subsidy where FHRC can pay up to 70% of your rent and a utility allowance for up to 6 months. Eligibility is determined on a case-by-case basis.

Short-Term Subsidy for Low-Income Households

• Low-income household (50% AMI or below)
• Must have some form of household income
• Must demonstrate a need for assistance

FHRC can pay up to 70% of your rent and provide a utility allowance for up to 6 months. Eligibility is determined on a case-by-case basis.

1^st Months’ Rent, Security Deposit & Utility Deposit

• Low to moderate income households
• Anyone can apply
• Currently have income into the household
• Must be current on your rent

This program is to assist low to moderate income households with 1^st months’ rent, Security Deposit and utility deposit assistance to move into a new home. Eligibility is determined on a case-by-case basis.

Please note the following: 

• If seeking assistance with 1st months rent, you must wait for your application to be approved before you can move into the unit. Moving in prior to approval is grounds for disqualification.
• Individuals who are currently receiving subsidies from another organization. (Section 8 Voucher, Extended Housing, Public Housing) are not eligible for assistance. Excluding Security Deposit Assistance.
• All applications are processed on a case-by-case basis.
• Full subsidies are not guaranteed.
• Each application is processed with the first come and first served basis and is dependent on the Organization’s availability of funds.
• All programs are considered one-time use unless prior approval was granted.

For more information or to apply for our STAR program click here  STAR APPLICATION 2025- Updated  If you have any questions regarding the program, application process, or qualifying factors please do not hesitate to contact us at (440)392-0147.

Fair Housing Housing Resource Center, Inc. received funding from the Geauga Housing Coalition to provide application fee assistance to Geauga County residents in need.

To qualify for assistance:

• Low to moderate income household
• Live in Geauga County or Moving to Geauga County
• Demonstrate a need for assistance.

To see if you qualify, please contact our office during business hours and we can see if you qualify. Contact our office at 440-392-0147.