Eviction Resources + Prevention
If you’re struggling to pay rent, worried about eviction or trying to find housing after an eviction, you don’t have to figure out every next step on your own.
There are organizations and online resources that may be able to help with rental assistance, housing, shelter and other needs. Start reaching out as early as you can. Programs, eligibility and available funding can change, so if one organization cannot help, ask whether they can refer you somewhere else.
Need Help Now?
Call 211
Ask about rental assistance, housing, utilities, food, shelter and other community resources.
Search FindHelp.org
Search by ZIP code for rental assistance, housing programs and other services available near you.
Don’t stop with the first “no.” If an organization cannot help, ask: “Who else should I call?”
Need Help Paying Rent?
Several Cobb County organizations may offer rental assistance or help connect residents with other resources, depending on current funding and eligibility.
Family Promise of Cobb County
Works with families experiencing or at risk of housing instability and may be able to help families facing eviction.
The Center for Family Resources
Offers services designed to help individuals and families stabilize their housing and circumstances. If assistance isn’t currently available, ask about other organizations that may be able to help.
MUST Ministries
Provides a range of support services for individuals and families in need.
St. Vincent de Paul
Assistance may be available through local St. Vincent de Paul programs and participating Catholic churches.
Zion Keepers + Local Congregations
Some churches and faith-based organizations in Cobb County may offer rental assistance or other emergency support.
Important: Assistance isn’t guaranteed, and funding can run out. If an organization can’t help you directly, ask for referrals to other programs.
Search for More Help
Call 211
211 connects people with local community resources. Ask about rental assistance, housing, utilities, food, shelter and other support you may need.
Search FindHelp.org
FindHelp.org allows you to search by ZIP code for programs in your area. Try terms such as “rent assistance,” “housing help,” “eviction prevention” or “emergency housing.”
Already Been Evicted and Need Housing?
An eviction can make finding another rental more difficult, but it does not necessarily mean you are out of options.
Try searching online for “second chance landlords Cobb County” or “second chance apartments Cobb County.” These terms may help you identify housing providers that consider applicants with previous rental or credit challenges.
You can also contact local housing organizations directly. Even if an organization cannot place you, it may be able to refer you to shelters, housing programs or other providers with availability.
Planning Ahead: RENTFLOW
RENTFLOW is different from emergency rental assistance. It is an insurance-based program designed to help participating renters pay rent when a covered event – such as an illness, injury or qualifying job loss – affects their income.
The important distinction: You generally need to enroll before the event occurs. RENTFLOW isn’t designed as emergency assistance for someone who is already experiencing the event that has left them unable to make rent.
Renters can learn more and request a quote from RENTFLOW. Coverage, eligibility, costs, waiting periods and exclusions apply, so review current program information carefully before enrolling.
If You’re in Crisis, Keep Asking
One of the most important messages from this Eviction Stories & Steps conversation is simple:
Don’t be embarrassed to ask for help. And don’t stop with the first “no.”
Community organizations exist specifically to help people through difficult circumstances. If one organization doesn’t have funding, space or the right program for your situation, ask:
“Who else should I call?”
That referral may lead you to the resource you need.
Watch: Rental Assistance + Community Resources
Hear the full conversation with Autumn Sines, Executive Director of Family Promise of Cobb County, and Rodney Jones, Managing Partner of RENTFLOW, as part of Circles Cobb’s Eviction Stories & Steps series.
Resources and programs can change, and assistance may depend on eligibility and available funding. This information is provided for general educational purposes and is not legal advice.