Emergency Financial Services

LCS is a community partner for the DEHAP rental assistance program. Our friendly and experienced staff will be happy to assist you with your application so that you are able to receive the financial assistance you need. The process can be complicated, and we are here to make it easier!

This program provides aid for the following situations:

• Late rent
• Late utilities
• Both rent and utilities
• Security Deposits

The minimum requirements for this funding are:

• You must be a RENTER
• You must be a legal resident of Delaware.
• You must show your need by providing the required documentation.
• Your Total Annual Gross Household Income can not exceed the following:

Complete a 2 page intake form, that includes:

• Applicant information
• Household income
• Household member information
• Monthly budget
• Reason for need

Provide required documentation. This varies but typically includes:

• Picture ID
• Proof of Income (examples: Most Recent Tax Return, SSI/SSDI, Snap Benefit Letter)
• Copy of lease
• Late notice from landlord or utility company

Please submit the Intake Form and Documentation via email to dehaplcs@gmail.com.

We want the process to go smoothly! The time between when you provide your information and when you receive your check will depend on the time it takes for the State’s DEHAP program to review your application.

After we receive your intake form, we will promptly:

• Review your intake form
• Contact you via Phone or Email with any questions
• Enter your application information in the DEHAP system
• Follow up with you on any missing documentation

Once we receive all documentation and your application is complete DEHAP will generally send a check directly to your landlord or utility company within 5 days

• If you have already applied directly with DEHAP  we may not be able to help you without starting a new application
  • We can not submit another application if there is an active application
• Do not apply with multiple community partners
• The faster you provide documentation the quicker you will receive assistance
• Allow us to serve you better by initially utilizing the dehaplcs@gmail.com email rather than calling. Once we receive your information we will reach out to you
• If you need a status update on your application, contact the DEHAP call center at (886) 935-0407