6 Resources
IHCDA at 30 S Meridian in Indianapolis administers Section 8, the Indiana Emergency Rental Assistance program, the LIHEAP energy-assistance program, and first-time-homebuyer products like the Helping to Own grant. Call 317-232-7777 weekdays 8am to 4:30pm to find the local administering agency in your county.
317-232-7777 · 30 S Meridian St, Suite 900, Indianapolis, IN 46204
IHA at 1919 N Meridian operates Marion County public housing and the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program for Indianapolis. The waitlist opens periodically; mothers should check the website regularly. Call 317-261-7200 weekdays 8am to 5pm to ask about reasonable accommodation, transfers, or emergency moves due to DV.
317-261-7200 · 1919 N Meridian St, Indianapolis, IN 46202
Indy Habitat at 3135 N Meridian builds and rehabilitates affordable homes for working low-income families across Marion County. Qualifying women complete sweat-equity hours, financial-literacy classes, and a 30-year zero-interest mortgage. Call 317-777-3500 weekdays 8am to 5pm to ask about the next application window.
317-777-3500 · 3135 N Meridian St, Indianapolis, IN 46208
ICAN at 1845 W 18th St in Indianapolis is the statewide network of 22 Community Action Agencies delivering LIHEAP, weatherization, Head Start, and emergency rent help in every Indiana county. Call 317-638-4232 weekdays 8am to 5pm to find the CAA serving your county.
317-638-4232 · 1845 W 18th St, Indianapolis, IN 46202
CHIP at 2002 N Capitol coordinates Indianapolis's Continuum of Care, including the centralized intake for emergency shelter, rapid rehousing, and permanent supportive housing for Marion County families experiencing homelessness. Call 317-236-6251 weekdays 8am to 5pm; in active homelessness, ask about same-day intake.
317-236-6251 · 2002 N Capitol Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46202
Dayspring at 1537 N Central is downtown Indianapolis's emergency shelter for families with children — mothers and children stay together rather than being split into separate adult and children's facilities. The 24-hour intake line is 317-635-6780.
317-635-6780 · 1537 N Central Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46202