- Many states have rental assistance programs, or Section 8. In order to find out about such programs, call the Department of Human Resources in your state for more information. They typically impose income cut-offs and certain stipulations. Some Housing and Urban Development programs, like the Rental Voucher Program, which will pay a part of your rent. The program pays management the difference between 30 percent of your total household income and the standard rent for the area. Check your yellow pages for your local HUD office.
- Funding pages are now all the rage in a tough economy. The idea is that you go to a funding site ---there are many like Digital Charity --- and you set up a funding request. It can be for any reason. You must then set a monetary goal and a time frame. The site will only release your money if you meet that goal but typically you can adjust the goal up until the very end. Usually they will take a percentage as well. If you think you may be short in the coming months, it is a good way to raise some extra money.
- If you live in a rural community, the USDA has a program for rental assistance in rural communities and the state department of human resources can also direct you to local organizations that help with rent as well. If the clock is ticking, check with your local church or women's organization. Finally, if you are employed, there is also the online payday loan option but be careful with these and really only use them as a last resort. The interest is usually high, often as high as 50%, and you need to be able to pay it back within two weeks. Payday loans, however, should never be your first choice.