The RentAble program is designed to provide one time assistance up to $2000 per household to help individuals and families overcome barriers to sustain or obtain housing. Funds can be used for application fees, security deposits, offset rent increases, mortgage payments, owed utility costs, etc. This opportunity is available to individuals and families that live in Kalamazoo County.
The RentAble program is currently no longer accepting applications.
Thank you for your interest in the RentAble program. Due to the high volume of community need, at this time, we are not accepting new applications for the remainder of 2024. Please check back in 2025 for more details. All applications with documentation submitted by Oct. 25, 2024, will be processed.
Documentation can be turned in via email to rentable@uwscmi.org (put your name in the subject), by leaving them in the locked dropbox at the UWSCMI office 709 S. Westnedge Kalamazoo, MI 49007 or by stopping by the office Tuesdays or Thursdays from 9:00am-12:00pm.
Due to the high value of our community needs please allow 30-60 days for follow up. If you have any questions, please email rentable@uwscmi.org, call 269-343-2524, or stop by the UWSCMI office Tuesdays or Thursdays from 9:00am-12:00pm.
If you need assistance or information on other programs that may assist you, please dial 211 or visit https://kzoococ.org/resources/
There will be NO walk-in appointments on Tuesdays and Thursdays until further notice. Doors will still be open for those who need to pick up or complete an application. Please also make sure to click SUBMIT upon completing your application online.
Please allow 30-45 days for applications to be processed. We are experiencing an uptick of applications and are processing applications in the order received. Calls requesting a general status update will not be returned.
If you are inquiring about a payment that was issued send an email to RentAble@uwscmi.org, in the subject line put Payment inquiry (applicant name).
Thank you for your patience!
Applications can be filed out in the following ways:
- Online using the form below.
- In person at the UWSCMI office (709 S Westnedge Kalamazoo – applications are in a drop box).
- By calling the United Way of South Central Michigan office at 269-343-2524, ext. 125 (M-F 9 a.m.-4 p.m.). Please include in the message that you are requesting help completing an application. Calls will be returned within 2 business days.
For information on other programs that may assist you, dial 211 or visit https://kzoococ.org/resources/
Eligibility requirements (all 3 must be met):
- Must live in Kalamazoo County or be looking for assistance to move to Kalamazoo County.
- Income must between 50-120% of the Area Median Income
- 1 Person $32,100 - $65,940
- 2 Persons $36,700 - $75,340
- 3 Persons $41,300 - $84,830
- 4 Persons $45,850 - $94,210
- 5 Persons $49,550 - $101,870
- 6 Persons $53,200 - $109,550
- 7 Persons $56,900 - $116,900
- 8 Persons $60,550 - $124,410
- Must be experiencing one of more barriers in securing/maintaining housing
- a prior eviction or adverse action
- a previous incarceration or arrest record
- nontraditional sources of income (portion of income is from government assistance or other sources
- poor credit history or prior bankruptcy
- experienced domestic violence/human trafficking