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  • Eviction Intervention Program Helps Allen County Tenants Stay in Their Homes

    The Just Neighbors Interfaith Homeless Network’s Eviction Intervention Program helps tenants avoid eviction by providing financial assistance and referrals to legal representation and other social service agencies. When approved under the Eviction Intervention Program, Just Neighbors will pay the tenant’s past-due rent and rent going forward for a set period of time to give tenants some leeway while they get their finances back on track.

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  • Struggle and Success: Section 8 vouchers provide a pathway to stability, but challenges remain

    Programs like the federal Housing Choice Voucher Program — or Section 8 — and the Fort Wayne Housing Authority’s Family Self-Sufficiency Program help low-income individuals and families afford quality homes through participating private landlords and housing developments. With the voucher program, the tenant’s financial obligation is capped at about 30% of their annual gross income, while the voucher covers the rest. In some cases, the voucher can cover up to 100% of the tenant’s rent.

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