September 12, 2025
Rental assistance is a lifeline for families in Albany County facing eviction or housing insecurity. At Laramie Interfaith, we provide direct support, including rent and utility assistance, help with past-due payments, and guidance through community service applications. During the pandemic, our team distributed nearly $7.5 million through the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP), helping to keep over 1,600 households housed. Today, we continue this mission locally thanks to donors, volunteers, and partners. Explore how our program works, what documents you’ll need, and how to access help—or get involved to support neighbors in need.
When unexpected challenges arise, keeping up with rent can become overwhelming. In Laramie, the difference between staying housed and facing eviction often comes down to whether families can access timely support. That’s where rental assistance comes in—a service designed to prevent homelessness and keep neighbors stably housed.
At Laramie Interfaith, rental assistance is one of the core ways we help community members weather financial crises, avoid eviction, and remain secure in their homes.
Housing is the foundation of stability. Without it, everything else—work, health, education, family life—becomes harder. Rental assistance exists to:
In Albany County, housing costs have risen in recent years while wages for many families remain flat. Rental assistance ensures that short-term struggles don’t spiral into long-term crises.
At Laramie Interfaith, we tailor our rental assistance program to the needs of local residents:
During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, rental assistance became more critical than ever. Through the federally funded Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP), Laramie Interfaith distributed nearly $7.5 million to help more than 1,600 households in Albany County stay housed (Annual Report 2023).
While ERAP has ended, Laramie Interfaith continues to provide local rental assistance thanks to donors, community partnerships, and ongoing support from residents who believe in neighbors helping neighbors.
Why Rental Assistance Matters
Rental assistance doesn’t just help with bills—it preserves dignity, security, and stability. For families facing eviction, even one month of support can mean the difference between staying in their home and losing everything.
By preventing homelessness, rental assistance also:
If you or someone you know needs help with rent in Albany County:
Our case managers will guide you through the process and work with you to stabilize your housing situation.
Rental assistance is only possible because of the generosity of donors, volunteers, and community partners. If you’d like to make a difference:
Rental assistance is more than a financial program—it’s a lifeline for Laramie families in crisis. At Laramie Interfaith, we believe no one should face housing insecurity alone. By providing compassionate, practical support, we help ensure our neighbors can weather challenges and remain part of the community we all call home.
As our mission continues, we will have more and more insight into what we strive for in the Laramie community. Stay tuned to what we are up too with more of our press releases:
