Washington County Hardship & Disaster Relief Program Application

By Referral ONLY

Apply for Hardship & Disaster Relief

Processing time: 7-14 days

Applications are accepted year-round and evaluated every 1-2 weeks. Delays occasionally occur, but can usually be avoided by submitting as much detailed and accurate information as possible.

Next Steps

  1. Submit Application and Documentation

    • Complete the application on behalf of the client or family you are working with.

    • Documentation of the need is appreciated and may be necessary to confirm the amount needed. Please attach any supporting documentation to the application, such as:

      • Documentation of the expense (e.g., invoices, statements, eviction or shut-off notices).

      • Documentation of the event causing financial hardship (if applicable).

  2. Wait for a response

    • We will contact you via email on the status of your application.

    • Please note that processing may take up to 1-2 weeks.

    • To speed up the process, ensure that you provide specific details about the hardship, what is needed, and the cost of each expense needed.

  3. Email us about any changes/updates

    • If any information changes after submitting the application, email hardship@mcfohio.org as soon as possible to make sure the Committee is aware, especially if the request is no longer needed or if the cost of the expense has increased.