Starting June 1, 2025, the Ottawa County Eviction Prevention Program will no longer be taking applications to be placed on the waitlist. While we are diligently working to secure more funds to continue this program, as of right now, our eviction prevention program will be out of funding September 2025. If you are currently on the waitlist, please know that we are doing what we can to get to everyone, but that funding is not guaranteed even for qualified applicants.
If you are facing eviction, please reach out to the resources below:
Department of Health and Human Services: https://newmibridges.michigan.gov/s/isd-landing-page?language=en_US
Salvation Army: https://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/holland/
Eviction Prevention
Everybody gets behind sometimes.
When rent goes unpaid, both renters and property owners lose out. Our hope at Good Samaritan is that overdue rent payments will not end in eviction. If you or someone you know has received a 7–Day Notice (Notice to Quit) or Court Summons, contact us or stop by one of our office locations to see if you qualify for our prevention programs.
Eviction prevention provides housing stability.
We have eviction prevention programs that offer short–term financial assistance and supportive services that help individuals and families remain housed and provide expedited payments to rental property owners. We believe a thriving community keeps people housed because stable housing supports the best environment for adults and children to prosper. With housing stability, the whole community wins.
Do I Qualify?
To be eligible for eviction prevention services, you must meet all of the following criteria:
- Rental unit is located in Ottawa County, Michigan.
- Household income is less than 50% Annual Median Income (AMI) of our area.
- Have an eviction notice or court-ordered summons.
- Have a lease agreement (written or verbal).
- Owe less than $3,000 to property owner.
- Do not have a rent-to-own lease.
Housing stability is a team effort.
Our eviction prevention programs are available because area landlords and property managers are willing to provide rental housing at affordable rates. Ottawa County Courts provide a strong partnership that allows our agency time to assess household needs and provide essential financial assistance and supportive services to reduce evictions. We are grateful to Ottawa County, the Housing Commission, and area funders who have provided support for this cause. Please join our efforts.
Know your rights.
If you are a tenant who has legal questions or are concerned
about your housing rights, please contact:
How Do I Apply?
Completed Ottawa County Eviction Prevention Program (OCEPP) applications may be submitted in person or by mail, email, or fax.
Good Samaritan
Attention: OCEPP
513 E 8th Street, Suite 25
Holland MI 49423
Fax: 616–392–5889
Email: OCEPP@GoodSamOttawa.org