City of Jackson/MS Home Corp Rental Assistance Fair
Citizens may receive up to 15 months of assistance with rent and utility bills!
Computers and agents on-site to help individuals affected by COVID-19 with online applications. Representatives from WSBA, Atmos, & Entergy will be on-site to help you apply for utility assistance.
Do you rent your home?
This assistance is only for renters. Check back with MHC in the future for assistance for homeowners.
Please be prepared to provide copies of the required documents listed below.
Identification and Leasing Info
• Valid ID (e.g., driver’s license, state ID card, passport)
• Lease (current, executed, and with dates, rent amount and address) and any extensions.
If current, written lease is not available, then bring utility bill for residence and
documentation showing that rent has been paid (bank or credit card statements, check
stubs, etc.).
• Landlord’s contact information (preferably e-mail address)
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o Documentation of child support, alimony or foster care payments
*Note: If income documentation is not available or you have zero income, we will have
forms you can complete.
Proof you are at risk of homelessness or housing instability:
Past due or eviction notice from landlord;
o Proof of medical bills preventing payment of rent or utilities; or
o Proof of reliance on credit cards or payday lenders for household necessities.
* If you do not have any of these documents but are at risk of homelessness or housing
instability, we will have a form you can complete.
Income documentation for 2020 (preferably IRS Tax Return 1040) or 2021 (for last 60
days) for each member of the household age 18 years or older including:
W-2 or 1099
o Paystubs
o Bank statements showing income
o Direct payments for services for self-employed individuals
o Documentation of Social Security benefits, annuities, insurance policies, retirement
funds, pension, disability or death benefits and other similar types of periodic receipts
o Documentation of public assistance benefits
o Documentation of child support, alimony or foster care payments
*Note: If income documentation is not available or you have zero income, we will have
forms you can complete.
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