The Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority recently announced new housing resources available to Hoosiers struggling to pay their rent and mortgage payments.

In addition to re-instituting the mortgage payment assistance program through Indiana’s Hardest Hit Fund for homeowners, the authority has developed a resource guide to help homeowners and renters avoid future eviction and foreclosure.

“While the Governor’s Executive Order 20-06 protects against eviction and foreclosure in the short-term, we must continue to identify longer-term housing solutions for Hoosier families," said Jacob Sipe, IHCDA executive director. "These resources provide renters and homeowners a variety of options and support to help them continue to make their payments."

The mortgage payment assistance program through Indiana’s Hardest Hit Families can provide up to $30,000 to eligible Indiana homeowners struggling to pay their mortgage. Hoosier homeowners may be eligible for mortgage payment assistance if they:

• Are an Indiana homeowner
• Own only one mortgaged home, and currently reside in that home
• Are unable to make your monthly mortgage payment and/or past-due mortgage payments because of an involuntary employment-related financial hardship such as a recent job layoff.
• Meet additional eligibility requirements based on income.

For information, visit: 877gethope.org.