Renters Insurance:
It is highly recommended that all renters have their own separate insurance to cover personal property from damage, loss, or theft. Landlords (including 海角论坛 Residential Life) do not assume responsibility for the payment of any such loss or damages. Contact an insurance agent to discuss your options.
Utility Services:
Review your lease carefully to determine what utilities are your responsibility and to set up an account with the utility company for your location (such as water and trash services for your area).
- (natural gas)
- Emergencies, call 800-582-1234
- (electricity)
- Emergencies, call 888-544-4852
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- During business hours, call (816) 513-1313
Utility/Rent Assistance:
- – dial 211 on a cell phone; from a land line call (816) 474-5112 or toll free at (866) 320-5764; or email 211kc@uwgkc.org
- Connects callers with local assistance agencies or search online by topic, including agencies that may be able to assist with rent/utilities.
- (LIHEAP), apply online
- Energy Assistance (EA) one-time payment assistance.
- Energy Crisis Intervention Program (ECIP) to assist in shut-off or low fuel source.
- , apply online
- Low-Income and subsidized housing services, resource referrals, rental help
- search for low-rent housing
- (RAP), apply online
- Provides eligible individuals with one-time assistance per calendar year, as funding allows, for eligible housing expenses.
- RAP pays landlords, utility companies, or creditors directly.
- RAP is not emergency assistance; it may take a month for payment to be made after the application is approved.
Tenant Resources:
- , Tenant Advocate (816) 513-3008
- Tenant Rights and Information
- Public health, safety, and welfare