Helping Bloomington Monroe

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Rental Assistance and Eviction Resources 

• Eviction Prevention Guide (Heading Home) (pdf)

• Indiana Emergency Rental Assistance (IERA) Information for Renters 
  Rental Assistance Application - Apply for Assistance Here
  Includes:

  • IERA Information for Renters (Spanish version)

  • IERA Information for Landlords  (Spanish version) 

  • IERA Information for Utility Vendors (Spanish version)  

  • IERA FAQ (Spanish version)    

  • IERA Assistance Examples (Spanish version)

• City of Bloomington HAND Help for Homeowners and Renters: Security Deposits, Home Repairs & Accessible Modifications, Closing Costs

• Indiana Legal Services: Apply for free attorney services

• IndianaHousingNow.org Housing Resources

• Monroe Co. Summons Packet for Evictions (pdf) (as of 11.2022)

• Landlord and Tenant Settlement Conference Program Flyer

• Landlord and Tenant Settlement Conference Program Website

• Order on Possession Form Example

• Housing Availability Search Engine through HeadingHomeGuide.org

Can’t find what you need? 

Contact the friendly HelpingBloomingtonMonroe Community Liaisons in the City of Bloomington Family and Community Resources Department at 812-349-3430 or findhelp@bloomington.in.gov. 

MCPL librarians are also ready to assist you in real-time. Call (812) 349-3050 to speak directly with someone during normal library hours, text (812) 898-4003 to communicate via text message, or email mcplref@mcpl.info to get help locating local services. 

You can dial 2-1-1 or visit IN211 to connect with more resources.