Apply for rent assistance
it is very important to follow directions as outlined below
The GDAA Rent Foundation is a private, nonprofit charitable organization that provides rental assistance to residents of GDAA member communities. The Foundation is funded entirely through donations and does not receive government funding.
Each month, the Rent Foundation Review Committee reviews eligible applications and selects one applicant to receive assistance toward the following month’s rent.
We are accepting applications for DECEMBER 2026 Rent Assistance.
Application Deadline
Applications and all required supporting documentation for December rent assistance applications must be received by noon on November 20th.
Applications must be complete and received by the deadline to be considered. This allows time for applications to be reviewed and for assistance to be provided to the selected applicant’s landlord by the first of the month.
Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
BEFORE YOU APPLY- Please review Eligibility Requirements and What We Do Not Cover tabs and verify that your landlord or apartment community is a current member of the Greater Dayton Apartment Association (GDAA) before submitting your application. Applications submitted without meeting these requirements will not be accepted.
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Your landlord or apartment community is a current member of the Greater Dayton Apartment Association (GDAA).
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You are current on your rent and have no pending eviction or Notice to Vacate.
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If you are requesting assistance for rent that is due during the current month, that rent is considered past due for eligibility purposes, and you do not qualify to apply.
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You have not applied to the Rent Foundation more than twice within the past six months.
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You have not received Rent Foundation assistance within the past 12 months.
We do not provide assistance for:
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Past-due rent — If you are applying for rent during the month it is due, it is considered past due, and your application will not be accepted.
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First or last month’s rent
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Security or other deposits
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Utilities
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Medical expenses
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Groceries
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Household furnishings
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Hotels, temporary housing, or other alternative living arrangements
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Other monthly bills or expenses
Documentation
Supporting documentation is required and helps us understand your circumstances. Please provide documentation of your income, expenses, and the situation that has created your need for assistance.
Examples may include medical bills or statements, proof of income, or other documents that support your application.
All required and supporting documentation must be submitted with your application. Incomplete applications or applications received without the required documents will not be considered.
Application Process
1. The Rent Assistance Application must be completed by the resident requesting assistance. Before completing the application, please review the Eligibility Requirements and What We Do Not Cover sections above to make sure you are eligible to apply.
We are accepting applications for DECEMBER 2026 Rent Assistance.
if you owe for the current month's rent you do not qualify to apply.
2. The Rental Verification Form must be completed and signed by an authorized representative of the landlord, apartment community, or property management company. The completed form must be emailed directly to rentfoundation@gdaa.org to be considered as part of your application.
Our funding comes from donations and is paid directly to the Landlord.
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