Resources for Rutherford County Tenants and Landlords to Prevent Evictions

This step-by-step guide is intended to provide information to both tenants and landlords in Rutherford County. This includes information to prevent evictions and ensure landlords and utility providers receive payment from the several sources of assistance currently available.

For Tenants:

Step 1: GET INFORMED 

• Learn about your rights.

Step 2: REACH OUT 

• Talk with your landlord or property manager. Make a plan to pay what you can, and be as consistent as possible with your payments.

• Visit our Resources page and contact local agencies that can help and/or call 2-1-1 for more resources.

Step 3: APPLY FOR EMERGENCY AID 

• Find Emergency Rental Assistance and learn how it works (Español).

• Apply for help paying other bills (utilities, phone, medical) (Español).

• See if you’re eligible for food assistance (Español).

Step 4: CLAIM YOUR PANDEMIC RELIEF  

• The federal government issued three Economic Impact Payments. Make sure you got all three. (Español)

• If you have children and didn’t automatically receive the Child Tax Credit, sign up for it. (Español)

Landlord Losing Income?

• Find Emergency Rental Assistance and learn how it works (Español).

• If your property is in a rural area, apply for a loan. (Español).