Housing Help in Hamilton County
Last Updated: August 2026
Hamilton County residents struggling with rent, facing eviction or looking for affordable housing may have several places to turn for help.
Assistance depends on your income, household situation, township and available funding, so it’s best to start seeking help before you miss rent or lose your housing.
Quick Answer
If you need immediate help paying rent or preventing eviction, start with your Township Trustee.
Hamilton County assistance organizations often require residents to contact their township first before receiving additional financial help.
→ View Hamilton County Township Services
You can also contact:
Good Samaritan Network
13053 Parkside Drive
Fishers, IN 46038
Phone: 317-842-2603 ext. 200
Good Samaritan Network helps Hamilton County residents facing eviction, financial hardship and other emergencies.
Good Samaritan Network Client Assistance
Start With Your Township Trustee
Indiana Township Trustees provide emergency assistance to eligible residents who cannot meet basic living expenses.
Depending on your circumstances and township, assistance may include:
- Rent
- Emergency housing
- Utilities
- Food
- Medical needs
- Other basic necessities
You’ll generally need to apply through the township where you live and provide documentation of your household income, expenses and housing situation.
→ Find Your Township & Trustee
Good Samaritan Network
The Good Samaritan Network (GSN) coordinates assistance throughout Hamilton County.
GSN specifically advises residents seeking financial assistance to normally begin with their Township Trustee. The trustee may provide either assistance/referral or a denial letter, after which GSN can help identify additional options.
GSN assistance can include help related to:
- Eviction
- Financial hardship
- Shelter
- Utilities
- Food
- Other emergency needs
Phone: 317-842-2603 ext. 200
Apply for or Learn About GSN Assistance
Families With Children
Family Promise of Hamilton County helps Hamilton County families with children who are experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity.
Programs include:
- Homelessness prevention
- Limited rental assistance when funding is available
- Landlord mediation
- Case management
- Budgeting and tenancy education
- Utility assistance
- Connections to other community resources
Family Promise also works with families facing eviction before they become homeless.
Phone: 317-774-5196
Family Promise Housing Prevention
Affordable Housing & Section 8
Noblesville Housing Authority serves as the public housing agency for Hamilton County.
The Housing Choice Voucher program — commonly called Section 8 — helps eligible low-income households pay for privately owned rental housing.
Voucher availability is limited, and waiting lists may close when demand exceeds available assistance.
Noblesville Housing Authority
320 Kings Lane
Noblesville, IN 46060
Phone: 317-773-5110
Hamilton County’s housing plans identify the Housing Authority as the agency administering Housing Choice Vouchers locally.
Finding Affordable Rental Housing
Affordable units can be difficult to find in Hamilton County, especially for very-low-income households.
When looking for housing:
- Ask whether income restrictions apply.
- Ask whether there’s a waiting list.
- Check whether Housing Choice Vouchers are accepted.
- Ask about application fees and deposits before applying.
- Don’t send money before verifying the property and landlord.
If you need help locating affordable housing, use:
Hamilton County recommends Navigate Hamilton County for finding nearby housing assistance and other community services.
Facing Eviction?
Don’t wait until the eviction date to ask for help.
Contact:
- Your Township Trustee
- Good Samaritan Network
- Family Promise if you have children
- Legal assistance if you’ve received court papers
Hamilton County’s Legal Self-Help Center can also provide limited assistance with court forms and referrals. The county lists Indiana Legal Services and Legal Aid of East Central Indiana among available civil legal resources.
Hamilton County Legal Self-Help Center
Already Homeless?
If you’ve already lost your housing, different resources may apply.
Families with children can contact Family Promise, while other shelter and homelessness programs are available depending on your circumstances.
Need Help With Utilities Too?
Housing problems often happen alongside overdue utility bills.
You may also qualify for food or other basic-needs programs while you’re dealing with a housing crisis.
Local Tips
- Ask for help before you’re actually evicted.
- Start with your Township Trustee when seeking emergency financial assistance.
- Keep your lease, photo ID, proof of income and any eviction or late-rent notices.
- Rental assistance depends on available funding and isn’t guaranteed.
- Apply for affordable housing early because waiting lists can be long.
- If you have children and are facing housing instability, contact Family Promise.
- If one program can’t help, ask for a referral to another Hamilton County resource.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do I get help paying rent in Hamilton County?
Start with your Township Trustee. Good Samaritan Network and other organizations may provide additional assistance depending on your circumstances and available funding.
Is Section 8 available in Hamilton County?
Hamilton County’s Housing Choice Voucher program is administered locally through the Noblesville Housing Authority. Voucher availability and waiting-list status can change.
Check Noblesville Housing Authority
Can I get help before I’m evicted?
Yes. Seek help as soon as you realize you may not be able to pay your rent. Family Promise specifically provides homelessness-prevention services for qualifying families with children.
Where can I find affordable apartments?
The Noblesville Housing Authority and local housing organizations can provide information about affordable housing. Navigate Hamilton County can also help locate housing resources.
What if I’ve already lost my housing?
See Homeless Resources for shelter and emergency-housing options.
Related Pages
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Official Resources
Good Samaritan Network
Emergency financial assistance and connections to Hamilton County resources.
Good Samaritan Network Client Assistance
Family Promise of Hamilton County
Housing stability and homelessness-prevention services for families with children.
Family Promise of Hamilton County
Noblesville Housing Authority
Housing Choice Vouchers and affordable-housing information for Hamilton County.
Navigate Hamilton County
Search local housing, food, health and community-assistance programs.
Summary
If you’re struggling with housing costs in Hamilton County, start with your Township Trustee for emergency assistance. Good Samaritan Network can help connect residents with additional resources, while Family Promise provides housing-stability services for families with children.
For longer-term affordable housing and Housing Choice Voucher information, contact the Noblesville Housing Authority.