HOUSING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM | NEKCA

1197 Main Street, Saint Johnsbury, VT 05819

Eligibility

Income Guidelines Apply

Hours

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 8:00am-4:00pm Wednesday: 10:00am-4:00pm Closed on State Holidays Food Shelf: Monday and Wednesday 12noon-3:00pm

8887486040

Voice - Toll Free

8556635224

Voice - Toll Free | 1-855-6-NEKCA-4

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

Service area

Wells River, Vermont
Caledonia county, Vermont
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

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