The State Emergency Relief (SER) Program provides immediate help to individuals and families facing conditions of extreme hardship or for emergencies that threaten health and safety. Through a combination of direct financial assistance and contracts with a network of non-profit organizations such as the Salvation Army and local Community Action Organizations, SER helps low-income households meet emergency needs such as: Heat & Utilities Home Repairs Relocation Assistance Home Ownership Services Burial The SER program is primarily designed to maintain low-income households who are normally able to meet their needs but occasionally need help when unexpected emergency situations arise. The SER program is not an appropriate solution to ongoing or chronic financial difficulties.
Persons experiencing or at risk of homelessness; Households with eviction notices; Households with rental arrears; U.S. citizens or permanent residents
Required for income (general), housing instability, citizenship/immigration status. Does not accept self-attestations.
Does not coordinate with other systems
Other calculation method
Eviction/rent payment history
Does not prioritize beyond eligibility requirements