Renting in Cincinnati comes with rights, responsibilities, and challenges. Whether you’re a tenant, landlord, or community partner, there are local organizations and government services that can help. Below is a curated directory of resources for Greater Cincinnati and Hamilton County. If you don’t find what you need here, contact us and we’ll help you locate more support.

Resources for Tenants

Rent & Utility Assistance

Cincinnati Metropolitan Housing Authority – Emergency Rental Assistance
Help for tenants in Hamilton County facing financial hardship.
Cincinnati-Hamilton County Community Action Agency (CAA)
- Primary local agency for rent, energy, and weatherization assistance.
- Website: https://www.cincy-caa.org
- Programs: Emergency Rental Assistance, HEAP (Home Energy Assistance Program), Water Utility Relief, Workforce Development, Head Start.
Talbert House
- Offers reentry support, behavioral health, and housing stabilization programs.
- Website: https://www.talberthouse.org
Freestore Foodbank – Stability Services
- Provides emergency rent and utility help along with food access and case management.
- Website: https://freestorefoodbank.org
Saint Vincent de Paul – Cincinnati District Council
- Offers direct emergency assistance for rent, utilities, and other essential needs.
- Website: https://www.svdpcincinnati.org
Strategies to End Homelessness
- Coordinates homeless prevention, shelter diversion, and rapid rehousing across Hamilton County.
- Website: https://www.strategiestoendhomelessness.org
Talawanda Oxford Community Services
- Serves residents in Butler County and nearby areas (part of Greater Cincinnati metro).
- Website: https://oxfordcommunityservices.com
People Working Cooperatively (PWC)
- Provides home repair, weatherization, and accessibility modifications for low-income homeowners and renters.
- Website: https://www.pwchomerepairs.org

Property / Maintenance Issues

City of Cincinnati Department of Buildings & Inspections
Request inspections, report unsafe living conditions, or inquire about code enforcement for rental properties.
Lead Poisoning Prevention Program — Hamilton County Public Health
Information and inspections related to lead hazards in older housing units.

Housing Rights & Fair Housing

Tenant Rights
State-level overview of rights, security deposits, eviction process, and consumer protection for renters in Ohio.
Legal Aid Society of Greater Cincinnati
Legal help, tenant counseling, and representation for low-income renters.

Eviction, Disputes & Legal Help

Cincinnati Bar Association – Legal Aid Referrals

Resources for Landlords & Property Owners

Financial & Property Improvement Assistance

Hamilton County Home Repair / Rehabilitation Programs
Grants or low-interest loans for property repairs, energy efficiency upgrades, etc.
Ohio Housing Finance Agency – Multifamily / Owner Resources

Property Management & Compliance

Apartment Association of Greater Cincinnati
Education, best practices, networking, landlord support
Fair Housing Compliance Training & Resources
How to avoid discrimination claims, required disclosures, accessibility rules