14 Oklahoma Rental Assistance Programs

Need rent help in Oklahoma? You’re not alone! Fortunately, Oklahoma has many rental assistance programs! Besides the statewide program, there are multiple community-based relief programs throughout Oklahoma that serve all of its counties. We’ve done the research for you, so let’s dive right in.

Statewide Oklahoma Rental Assistance

Regardless of where you live in Oklahoma, there are multiple rent relief programs available to you! Statewide programs are often run by large service organizations.

Community Action Agencies

Community Action Agencies is a group of 17 agencies serving all 77 counties in Oklahoma. Each agency serves a portion of Oklahoma and is slightly different than the others. Although each agency has different priorities, most offer financial assistance such as rent and/or utility relief. Please see their directory online to find the agency that serves your county.

Society of Saint Vincent de Paul

Saint Vincent de Paul is a Catholic service agency that can offer rent relief. Most of Oklahoma is served by a Saint Vincent de Paul conference. To receive rent relief, you will need to contact the nearest Society of Saint Vincent de Paul conference (often housed at Catholic Churches). To find a conference near your home, visit their website.

Salvation Army

The Salvation Army has three locations in Oklahoma serving Oklahoma County, Canadian County, and Cleveland County. Each location offers rent and utility relief, among other services, depending on funding. To receive services, you must call them first.

• Oklahoma County Salvation Army

• Canadian County Salvation Army

• Cleveland County Salvation Army

Local Oklahoma Rent Relief Programs

Many of the rent relief programs in Oklahoma are run by local organizations that serve a limited area or certain population. We have organized the organizations by location for your ease.  

Central Oklahoma

Grace Center of Ardmore

Grace Center serves South Central Oklahoma. If you live in Carter, Johnston, Love, Marshall, or Murray County you may qualify! To be eligible for Grace Center’s rent relief you must have a lease, be late on rent or have an eviction order in your name, and provide identification and proof of income. To be considered, please call the Grace Center to set up an appointment. Please note, you will need to take a money management or job readiness class to receive assistance.

St. Lawrence Ministry

St Lawrence Ministry is a part of Christ The King Catholic Church. St. Lawrence can offer emergency rental relief to individuals living in their parish area. If you live in Nichols Hill, you can call them at 405-242-4590 to submit a request for assistance.

Compassionate Hands

Compassionate Hands is a Community Action Agency that serves Yukon. To qualify you must live in the 73099 zip code or Yukon Public School District. Compassionate Hands can assist with rental assistance on a limited basis. They also offer many other services such as utility assistance. To receive assistance, please call them to be considered.

Hope Center of Edmond

Hope Center of Edmond offers financial assistance, including rent relief, to those who live in the 73034, 73013, 73003, 73007, 73025, and 73012 zip code areas. For services, please apply online.

Upward Transitions

If you live in Oklahoma City and have a child/children under the age of 18 or you are over the age of 55, you may be able to receive rent relief from Upward Transitions. To qualify, you must have a late rent notice or eviction notice in your name, proof of hardship, and proof of income (or pending income). To apply, please call their office at 405-232-5507 Monday-Friday.

Piedmont Service Center

Piedmont service center serves residents in Piedmont and surrounding areas. They offer rent and utility relief on Tuesday and Thursdays from 9am-3pm. To apply please call them at 405-373-4022 or email at [email protected].

Eastern Oklahoma

Eastern Oklahoma Catholic Charities

Catholic Charities offers some rental and utility assistance but also case management. They will work with individuals to find the resources they need. They will also assist in helping you fill out assistance applications for other community action agencies. They have 9 outreach centers in Eastern Oklahoma. If you live in Tulsa, Bartlesville, Broken Arrow, McAlester, Muskogee, Poteau, Sallisaw, Stillwater, or Wilburton you may be eligible for services. Please visit their website to get contact information for each outreach center.

Caring Community Friends

Caring Community Friends serves Creek County residents living in Sapulpa, Kellyville, Kiefer, Oakhurst, or Mounds. To receive rent relief you must have a rental unit in your name and an eviction or late notice in your name. For assistance, you can submit an application online.

Wagoner Area Neighbors

Wagoner Area Neighbors serves residents of the Wagoner area. They offer many services including financial assistance for rent and/or utilities. To receive assistance you must call their office to confirm that you qualify. Their number is 918-485-2309.

Sand Spring Community Services

Sand Spring Community Services offers emergency assistance to families in the Sand Spring area of Oklahoma. They can provide rent and utility relief as well as case management and referrals. All clients must go through their 12 month “Family Forward” self sufficiency course to remain eligible for assistance. For assistance, please make an appointment by calling them at 918-245-5183.

Additional Resources

Oklahoma has many rent relief resources, but don’t forget to check out nationwide rent relief programs available to you too! For additional resources, check out this list of nationwide rent relief programs!

Marie McCollum

Marie McCollum has a Masters of Social Work from the University of Georgia. She is currently the Director of Programs for a non-profit in Decatur, Georgia.