Housing and rent help for injured workers
A work injury should not cost you your home. These programs help with rent, utilities, and emergency shelter while you get back on your feet during a workers' compensation claim.
Housing stress is one of the hardest parts of a delayed claim. Act early. Call 211 the week income drops. Document every notice from your landlord. Use free programs below alongside emergency money and food help.
Rent and utilities
HUD rental assistance information, USA.gov housing help, LIHEAP for heat and cooling, and Benefits.gov housing categories point to official programs. Local charities often fund one-time rent help through 211.
Emergency shelter
If eviction is immediate, use shelter directories and 211 the same day. Safety first. Keep fighting the claim with get help now so housing is not the only battle.
Rent & utilities
HUD — Rental assistanceFederal rent help and how to find it in your area.Open →
USA.gov — Housing helpGovernment programs for rent, repairs, and avoiding eviction.Open →
LIHEAP — Utility bill helpHelp paying heating and cooling bills.Open →
Benefits.gov — Housing & utilitiesFind housing and utility benefits you qualify for.Open →
Emergency shelter & local help
211 — Housing & shelter near youCall 211 for local rent, shelter, and eviction help.Open →
Homeless Shelter DirectoryFind shelters and transitional housing by city.Open →
FindHelp (Aunt Bertha)Search free and reduced-cost help by ZIP code.Open →
Need Help Paying BillsGuides to rent, utility, and bill assistance programs.Open →
Common questions
What should I do if I cannot pay rent after a work injury?
Call 211 the same week, apply for emergency rent help, contact your landlord in writing, and use the housing and assistance pages on this site while you push the claim.
Does workers comp pay my rent directly?
Usually not as a rent check. Wage benefits are meant to replace part of income. Separate housing programs fill gaps when benefits are delayed.