Housing & Utilities

Keeping families housed & lights on.

Cobb Moms Helping Cobb provides quick support for essentials like rent, utilities, and groceries so they can overcome barriers and build a stable future.

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How we help with housing & utilities

When a family is on the verge of losing their home or having utilities disconnected, we step in to bridge the gap and provide stability.

Rent Assistance

We help cover rent payments to prevent eviction and keep families in their homes. All payments are made directly to landlords — never to individuals.

Emergency Stay Hotels

For families without housing, we can assist with emergency hotel stays to ensure children have a safe, warm place to sleep while permanent housing is secured.

Utility Payments

We help keep the lights on, the water running, and the heat working by assisting with electricity, gas, and water bills when families fall behind

Move-In Costs

Security deposits and first month's rent can be a major barrier. We help families who have been approved for housing make the move.

Eviction Support

We help families avoid eviction due to temporary hardship. Each request is reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Am I Eligible?

Housing and utility assistance is available to Cobb County families who meet the following initial criteria. This helps us get started but does not guarantee assistance:

  • You have at least one child (birth to 18 years old) living with you and have legal guardianship.
  • You live within the boundaries of Cobb County, GA.
  • You have some form of consistent income — employment, disability, benefits, etc.
  • The need is reasonable based on your income and expenses — fulfilling this need will alleviate a short-term obstacle allowing you to sustain yourself going forward.
  • Your family has not been assisted financially by CMHC within the past 12 months.
  • You are actively seeking employment or other assistance and making your best attempt to live within your budget.

Documents You'll Need

Please have the following ready to speed up your application. Additional documents may be required:

  • Government-issued photo ID
  • Lease or rental agreement
  • Recent pay stubs or proof of income for all adults
  • Bill statements related to your request
  • Proof of SNAP, WIC, CAPS, or other benefits

Please Plan Ahead

We may have a waiting list and are unable to fill last-minute requests. Please apply as early as possible and continue seeking assistance from other organizations while your application is being reviewed.

How the process works

Our volunteer admin team carefully reviews every housing and utility request.

Submit Application

Complete the form below with detailed information about your situation. Include all relevant financial documentation.

Verification & Review

Our team will review your application & documentation, and contact you via email or text for additional details.

Direct Payment

If your request for assistance is approved, timely payments will be made directly to the business that is owed.

CMHC Assistance Application

Eligibility Check

Please read and respond to each statement. You must agree to all statements to continue.

Unfortunately, we are unable to move forward with your application at this time. We encourage you to visit our website (www.cobbmoms.org) to view our resource list, reach out to local churches and your child's school social worker (if you have school-aged children) for additional support.

Required Documents

 

Please upload all required documentation in order to complete your application. Having everything ready helps us review your application as quickly as possible. Additional documentation may be requested based on your specific situation.

To keep our waitlist moving along, please upload all required documents as soon as possible. If required documentation is missing when your application is reviewed, it may be closed, and you will need to submit a new application and rejoin the waitlist.

Required for All Applications

  1. Photo ID for all adults in your household.
  2. Proof of income for everyone in your household (last 4 pay stubs, child support, disability benefits, Unemployment, etc.).
  3. Verification of benefits approval or denial for your household showing the names of all family members on the application status page (Medicaid, CAPS, SNAP). You can find this information at https://gateway.ga.gov/.
  4. Documentation showing what caused you to fall behind. This is not just a written explanation of events. Please upload documentation that supports what caused your financial hardship. If applicable, also upload any other documents related to your situation, such as an eviction notice, new job offer, payment plan, or other supporting documentation.

Additional Documents Required for Financial Assistance Requests

  1. Rental ledger showing charges and payment history
    Upload a PDF copy of your rental ledger showing all charges and payments. You can request this from your landlord. We cannot accept screenshots of your payment portal.
  2. Most recent bill showing current balance
    Upload the most recent balance of the bill you are requesting assistance for (utility bills, daycare, hotel, etc.) showing the account holder's name, service address, and account number.
  3. Tax refund status showing the date and amount of your most recent refund
    Upload your tax refund status. You can find it at https://sa.www4.irs.gov/wmr/.

Additional Requirement for Rental Assistance Requests

  1. W-9 from your landlord
    We must have a completed W-9 from your landlord before any rent payment can be issued on your behalf. It is your responsibility to ensure your landlord submits the W-9 before payment is due. Assistance may be delayed or denied if we do not receive this form.

Not sure what to upload? View sample documents here.

Primary Applicant Information

Additional Household Members (Age 18+)

Complete this section for each additional adult in your household.

Children in Household (Under 18)

Complete this section for each child under 18. Click Next if there are no children under 18.

Assistance Request

Select all types of assistance you are requesting. Additional fields will appear based on your selections.

Rent / Mortgage Assistance

Hotel Stay Assistance

Move-In Cost Assistance

Groceries / Household Supplies

What do you currently have access to for food preparation?

Household Items

Other Financial Assistance

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