Homelessness Prevention
Rental Assistance Resources
Montgomery County Emergency Rental Assistance Program
As part of an emergency COVID-19 relief bill passed in December 2020, Montgomery County has nearly $16 million available to help individuals and families with their rent costs. This funding can help cover up to 12 months of back rent and up to 3 months of future rental expenses.
To be eligible, at least one individual in the household must meet one of the following criteria:
Have qualified for unemployment benefits or can attest in writing that they have experienced a reduction in household income, incurred significant costs or experienced other financial hardship due to the pandemic
Demonstrate a risk of experiencing homelessness or housing instability
Have a household income below 80% of the area median income
To apply for rental assistance, call the United Way's Helplink at 211 or (937) 225-3000.
Miami Valley Community Action Partnership Home Relief Program
https://miamivalleycap.org/application-portal/
Mortgage Assistance Resources
Homeownership Center Mortgage Assistance Program
Homeless? Need Shelter?
Montgomery County Shelter & Outreach Providers
Daybreak
605 S. Patterson Blvd.
Dayton, OH 45402
24-hour emergency shelter for youth ages 10-21.
Crisis Hotline: (937) 461-1000
Administrative Offices: (937) 395-4600
Gettysburg Gateway for Men
1921 S. Gettysburg Ave.
24-hour emergency shelter for single men.
Contact: (937) 222-7350
PATH Street Outreach
Outreach to single adults and families who are living on the street or unsheltered places.
Contact: (937) 263-4449 ext. 410
St. Vincent Gateway for Women & Families
120 W. Apple Street
Dayton, OH 45402
24-hour emergency shelter for single women and families, including families with children and families without children.
Contact: (937) 461-7837
YWCA Dayton Domestic Violence Shelter
24-hour shelter for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and human trafficking.
Crisis Hotline: (937) 222-SAFE (7233)
Email: dvcrisis@ywcadayton.org
Street Card
The Street Card Resource Guide is designed to provide homeless persons with information on needed services for which they may be eligible. The Street Card Resource Guide contains a limited listing of services in Montgomery County.
Street Card - Color
Street Card - B&W
Street Card Folding Instructions
We welcome you to download, print, and distribute the Street Card.