HOUSING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM | NEKCA

253 Gail Street, Canaan, VT 05903

Eligibility

Income Guidelines Apply

Hours

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 8:00am-4:30pm Wednesday: 10:00am-6:00pm Hours May Vary

8022667134

Voice - Information & Services

8022669680

Fax - FAX

8556635224

Voice - Information & Services | 1-855-6-NEKCA-4

https://nekcavt.org/msm_mega_menu/housing-support/

Service area

Essex county, Vermont

Description

Provides assistance for people who need housing including information and guidance about rental costs; how to select affordable housing that meets individual needs; and how to provide for insurance, utility costs, and other requirements related to paying for housing. Coordinates with other providers in the community to help individuals and families obtain or maintain housing. May offer limited financial assistance with rent, rental deposit, and other payments. Also provides information on tenant rights and responsibilities.

Last Assured

07/30/2025

What's Here

Housing Search Assistance Tenant Rights Information/Counseling Rent Payment Assistance Housing Counseling Landlord/Tenant Dispute Resolution Rental Deposit Assistance

Providing organization

NEKCA

NEKCA (Northeast Kingdom Community Action) is a regional community action agency that provides low-income residents in Caledonia, Essex, and Orleans Counties with a continuum of case management services, advocacy, and assistance services to support economic independence. Community services include emergency food shelves; emergency fuel assistance; homeless service; homelessness prevention; free tax filing assistance; budget counseling; holiday assistance, as well as youth services.