Eviction Prevention
Everybody gets behind sometimes.
The application for the Ottawa County Eviction Prevention Program will open on Monday, November 2nd at 9am and will close at 6pm. Starting in November, applications will be selected through a lottery system. Please allow 48 hours for us to reach out to let you know if your application was selected for review or not. The application will reopen on Tuesday, December 1st at 9am.
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