Facing eviction in Indiana?

1. A letter is not a court order

   A letter from the landlord

   • Indiana Legal Services (ILS): "If there is no court order saying you have to move" (page captured 2026-10-12). Check with the court or legal aid about your case.(Source: Eviction)
   • Indiana Legal Services (ILS): "Only a judge can order you to move out." (2.2026 (printed on guide)). Check with the court or legal aid about your case.(Source: ILS Eviction Court Guide (2.2026))
   • Indiana Legal Services (ILS): "your landlord cannot change the locks, install a deadbolt, take off doors" (page captured 2026-10-12). Check with the court or legal aid about your case.(Source: Eviction)

2. If the landlord files

   Court papers and the hearing

   • Indiana Legal Services (ILS): "Your first hearing will decide if you can stay in your home." (2.2026 (printed on guide)). Check with the court or legal aid about your case.(Source: ILS Eviction Court Guide (2.2026))
   • Indiana Judicial Branch: "At your first hearing, the judge will explain the pre-eviction diversion program." (page captured 2026-10-12). Check with the court or legal aid about your case.(Source: Help with Housing)

3. Do not miss court

   If you do not go

   • Indiana Legal Help (Coalition for Court Access / Indiana Bar Foundation): "the court can rule against you without hearing your side of the story" (page captured 2026-10-07). Check with the court or legal aid about your case.(Source: Eviction Frequently Asked Questions)
   • Indiana Legal Help (Coalition for Court Access / Indiana Bar Foundation): "it is better to go to court to tell your side of the story" (page captured 2026-10-07). Check with the court or legal aid about your case.(Source: Eviction Frequently Asked Questions)
   • Indiana Legal Services (ILS): "Arrive on time." (2.2026 (printed on guide)). Check with the court or legal aid about your case.(Source: ILS Eviction Court Guide (2.2026))

4. If the judge rules for the landlord

   The court order and the sheriff

   • Indiana Office of Court Services: "actual eviction with the sheriff's participation will require a prior court order" (Updated 12/23/2025 (printed on manual)). Check with the court or legal aid about your case.(Source: Small Claims Manual (2026))

5. A later hearing

   The money hearing

   • Indiana Legal Services (ILS): "A later hearing may decide how much money you owe." (2.2026 (printed on guide)). Check with the court or legal aid about your case.(Source: ILS Eviction Court Guide (2.2026))

6. Afterwards

   Ask legal aid about next steps

   • Call legal aid about an appeal or sealing. This guide states no appeal deadline.(Source: Self-Service Legal Center: Getting Legal Help)

• Status unknown, call to confirm. Ask the court or legal aid about current diversion options.(Source: Help with Housing)

What to bring and do

• Indiana Legal Help says to bring copies for yourself, the other party and the court.(Source: Eviction Frequently Asked Questions)
• The court cannot look at your phone for evidence, so print or save your proof.(Source: ILS Eviction Court Guide (2.2026))
• Bring proof you did pay or tried to pay rent, like receipts or money order stubs.(Source: ILS Eviction Court Guide (2.2026))
• Bring any written agreement with the landlord.(Source: Behind On My Rent)
• Mention rental-assistance applications or money you expect to get from others.(Source: Eviction Frequently Asked Questions)
• Mention if you think the eviction was filed because you requested repairs or called code enforcement.(Source: Eviction Frequently Asked Questions)
• You do not have to agree to anything or sign anything you do not understand.(Source: ILS Eviction Court Guide (2.2026))

Print a “this week” checklist

Indiana Legal Services is a civil legal aid program. Submitting an application does not mean they will accept your case; they decide.(Source: Eviction, Locations (office phones, hours, counties served))

Intake: 1-844-243-8570. Contact Indiana Legal Services to ask about applying. Status unknown, call to confirm current intake hours and case acceptance.(Source: Eviction)

Adams County

Legal aid: Indiana Legal Services Fort Wayne Office, (260) 424-9155(Source: Locations (office phones, hours, counties served))

Small claims court: Status unknown, call to confirm. Ask Indiana Legal Services at 1-844-243-8570 about finding your court.

Status unknown, call to confirm. IHCDA's list (checked 2026-10-07) does not name an agency for Adams County. Call 2-1-1.(Source: Community Action Agencies (county lookup), Housing Resources)

Allen County

Legal aid: Indiana Legal Services Fort Wayne Office, (260) 424-9155(Source: Locations (office phones, hours, counties served))

Small claims court: Status unknown, call to confirm. Ask Indiana Legal Services at 1-844-243-8570 about finding your court.

Rent or utility help — ask what help is available: Community Action of Northeast Indiana/Brightpoint, 800-589-3506(Source: Community Action Agencies (county lookup))

Bartholomew County

Legal aid: Indiana Legal Services Bloomington Office, (812) 339-7668(Source: Locations (office phones, hours, counties served))

Small claims court: Status unknown, call to confirm. Ask Indiana Legal Services at 1-844-243-8570 about finding your court.

Rent or utility help — ask what help is available: Human Services, Inc., 812-372-8407(Source: Community Action Agencies (county lookup))

Benton County

Legal aid: Indiana Legal Services Lafayette Office, (765) 423-5327(Source: Locations (office phones, hours, counties served))

Small claims court: Status unknown, call to confirm. Ask Indiana Legal Services at 1-844-243-8570 about finding your court.

Rent or utility help — ask what help is available: Community Action Program, Inc, of Western Indiana, 765-793-4881(Source: Community Action Agencies (county lookup))

Blackford County

Legal aid: Indiana Legal Services Fort Wayne Office, (260) 424-9155(Source: Locations (office phones, hours, counties served))

Small claims court: Status unknown, call to confirm. Ask Indiana Legal Services at 1-844-243-8570 about finding your court.

Status unknown, call to confirm. IHCDA's list (checked 2026-10-07) does not name an agency for Blackford County. Call 2-1-1.(Source: Community Action Agencies (county lookup), Housing Resources)

Boone County

Legal aid: Indiana Legal Services Indianapolis Office, (317) 631-9410(Source: Locations (office phones, hours, counties served))

Small claims court: Status unknown, call to confirm. Ask Indiana Legal Services at 1-844-243-8570 about finding your court.

Rent or utility help — ask what help is available: Community Action of Greater Indianapolis, 317-396-1800(Source: Community Action Agencies (county lookup))

Brown County

Legal aid: Indiana Legal Services Bloomington Office, (812) 339-7668(Source: Locations (office phones, hours, counties served))

Small claims court: Status unknown, call to confirm. Ask Indiana Legal Services at 1-844-243-8570 about finding your court.

Rent or utility help — ask what help is available: South Central Community Action Program, Inc., 812-339-3447(Source: Community Action Agencies (county lookup))

Carroll County

Legal aid: Indiana Legal Services Lafayette Office, (765) 423-5327(Source: Locations (office phones, hours, counties served))

Small claims court: Status unknown, call to confirm. Ask Indiana Legal Services at 1-844-243-8570 about finding your court.

Rent or utility help — ask what help is available: Area IV Agency on Aging and Community Action Programs, Inc, 765-447-7683, 800-382-7556(Source: Community Action Agencies (county lookup))

Cass County

Legal aid: Indiana Legal Services Lafayette Office, (765) 423-5327(Source: Locations (office phones, hours, counties served))

Small claims court: Status unknown, call to confirm. Ask Indiana Legal Services at 1-844-243-8570 about finding your court.

Rent or utility help — ask what help is available: Area Five Agency on Aging and Community Services, Inc., 574-722-4451, 800-654-9421(Source: Community Action Agencies (county lookup))

Clark County

Legal aid: Indiana Legal Services New Albany Office, (812) 945-4123(Source: Locations (office phones, hours, counties served))

Small claims court: Status unknown, call to confirm. Ask Indiana Legal Services at 1-844-243-8570 about finding your court.

Rent or utility help — ask what help is available: Community Action of Southern Indiana, Inc., 812-288-6451(Source: Community Action Agencies (county lookup))

Clay County

Legal aid: Indiana Legal Services Bloomington Office, (812) 339-7668(Source: Locations (office phones, hours, counties served))

Small claims court: Status unknown, call to confirm. Ask Indiana Legal Services at 1-844-243-8570 about finding your court.

Rent or utility help — ask what help is available: Western Indiana Community Action Agency, Inc., 812-232-1264(Source: Community Action Agencies (county lookup))

Clinton County

Legal aid: Indiana Legal Services Lafayette Office, (765) 423-5327(Source: Locations (office phones, hours, counties served))

Small claims court: Status unknown, call to confirm. Ask Indiana Legal Services at 1-844-243-8570 about finding your court.

Rent or utility help — ask what help is available: Area IV Agency on Aging and Community Action Programs, Inc, 765-447-7683, 800-382-7556(Source: Community Action Agencies (county lookup))

Crawford County

Legal aid: Indiana Legal Services New Albany Office, (812) 945-4123(Source: Locations (office phones, hours, counties served))

Small claims court: Status unknown, call to confirm. Ask Indiana Legal Services at 1-844-243-8570 about finding your court.

Rent or utility help — ask what help is available: Lincoln Hills Development Corporation, 812-547-3435(Source: Community Action Agencies (county lookup))

Daviess County

Legal aid: Indiana Legal Services Evansville Office, (812) 426-1295(Source: Locations (office phones, hours, counties served))

Small claims court: Status unknown, call to confirm. Ask Indiana Legal Services at 1-844-243-8570 about finding your court.

Rent or utility help — ask what help is available: Pace Community Action Agency, Inc., 812-882-7927(Source: Community Action Agencies (county lookup))

Dearborn County

Legal aid: Indiana Legal Services New Albany Office, (812) 945-4123(Source: Locations (office phones, hours, counties served))

Small claims court: Status unknown, call to confirm. Ask Indiana Legal Services at 1-844-243-8570 about finding your court.

Rent or utility help — ask what help is available: Southeastern Indiana Economic Opportunity Corporation, 812-926-1585, 888-292-5475(Source: Community Action Agencies (county lookup))

Decatur County

Legal aid: Indiana Legal Services Indianapolis Office, (317) 631-9410(Source: Locations (office phones, hours, counties served))

Small claims court: Status unknown, call to confirm. Ask Indiana Legal Services at 1-844-243-8570 about finding your court.

Rent or utility help — ask what help is available: Human Services, Inc., 812-372-8407(Source: Community Action Agencies (county lookup))

DeKalb County

Legal aid: Indiana Legal Services Fort Wayne Office, (260) 424-9155(Source: Locations (office phones, hours, counties served))

Small claims court: Status unknown, call to confirm. Ask Indiana Legal Services at 1-844-243-8570 about finding your court.

Rent or utility help — ask what help is available: Community Action of Northeast Indiana/Brightpoint, 800-589-3506(Source: Community Action Agencies (county lookup))

Delaware County

Legal aid: Indiana Legal Services Indianapolis Office, (317) 631-9410(Source: Locations (office phones, hours, counties served))

Small claims court: Status unknown, call to confirm. Ask Indiana Legal Services at 1-844-243-8570 about finding your court.

Rent or utility help — ask what help is available: Interlocal Community Action Program, Inc., 765-529-4403(Source: Community Action Agencies (county lookup))

Dubois County

Legal aid: Indiana Legal Services Evansville Office, (812) 426-1295(Source: Locations (office phones, hours, counties served))

Small claims court: Status unknown, call to confirm. Ask Indiana Legal Services at 1-844-243-8570 about finding your court.

Rent or utility help — ask what help is available: Dubois-Pike-Warrick Economic Opportunity Committee, Inc., 812-482-2233(Source: Community Action Agencies (county lookup))

Elkhart County

Legal aid: Indiana Legal Services South Bend Office, (574) 234-8121(Source: Locations (office phones, hours, counties served))

Small claims court: Status unknown, call to confirm. Ask Indiana Legal Services at 1-844-243-8570 about finding your court.

Rent or utility help — ask what help is available: Real Services, Inc., 574-328-1327(Source: Community Action Agencies (county lookup))

Fayette County

Legal aid: Indiana Legal Services Indianapolis Office, (317) 631-9410(Source: Locations (office phones, hours, counties served))

Small claims court: Status unknown, call to confirm. Ask Indiana Legal Services at 1-844-243-8570 about finding your court.

Rent or utility help — ask what help is available: Interlocal Community Action Program, Inc., 765-529-4403(Source: Community Action Agencies (county lookup))

Floyd County

Legal aid: Indiana Legal Services New Albany Office, (812) 945-4123(Source: Locations (office phones, hours, counties served))

Small claims court: Status unknown, call to confirm. Ask Indiana Legal Services at 1-844-243-8570 about finding your court.

Rent or utility help — ask what help is available: Community Action of Southern Indiana, Inc., 812-288-6451(Source: Community Action Agencies (county lookup))

Fountain County

Legal aid: Indiana Legal Services Lafayette Office, (765) 423-5327(Source: Locations (office phones, hours, counties served))

Small claims court: Status unknown, call to confirm. Ask Indiana Legal Services at 1-844-243-8570 about finding your court.

Rent or utility help — ask what help is available: Community Action Program, Inc, of Western Indiana, 765-793-4881(Source: Community Action Agencies (county lookup))

Franklin County

Legal aid: Indiana Legal Services Indianapolis Office, (317) 631-9410(Source: Locations (office phones, hours, counties served))

Small claims court: Status unknown, call to confirm. Ask Indiana Legal Services at 1-844-243-8570 about finding your court.

Rent or utility help — ask what help is available: Southeastern Indiana Economic Opportunity Corporation, 812-926-1585, 888-292-5475(Source: Community Action Agencies (county lookup))

Fulton County

Legal aid: Indiana Legal Services South Bend Office, (574) 234-8121(Source: Locations (office phones, hours, counties served))

Small claims court: Status unknown, call to confirm. Ask Indiana Legal Services at 1-844-243-8570 about finding your court.

Rent or utility help — ask what help is available: Real Services, Inc., 574-233-8205(Source: Community Action Agencies (county lookup))

Gibson County

Legal aid: Indiana Legal Services Evansville Office, (812) 426-1295(Source: Locations (office phones, hours, counties served))

Small claims court: Status unknown, call to confirm. Ask Indiana Legal Services at 1-844-243-8570 about finding your court.

Rent or utility help — ask what help is available: Community Action Program of Evansville and Vanderburgh County, Inc., 812-425-4241(Source: Community Action Agencies (county lookup))

Grant County

Legal aid: Indiana Legal Services Fort Wayne Office, (260) 424-9155(Source: Locations (office phones, hours, counties served))

Small claims court: Status unknown, call to confirm. Ask Indiana Legal Services at 1-844-243-8570 about finding your court.

Rent or utility help — ask what help is available: Board of Commissioners of Madison County and Heartland, 765-646-9276(Source: Community Action Agencies (county lookup))

Greene County

Legal aid: Indiana Legal Services Bloomington Office, (812) 339-7668(Source: Locations (office phones, hours, counties served))

Small claims court: Status unknown, call to confirm. Ask Indiana Legal Services at 1-844-243-8570 about finding your court.

Rent or utility help — ask what help is available: Pace Community Action Agency, Inc., 812-882-7927(Source: Community Action Agencies (county lookup))

Hamilton County

Legal aid: Indiana Legal Services Indianapolis Office, (317) 631-9410(Source: Locations (office phones, hours, counties served))

Small claims court: Status unknown, call to confirm. Ask Indiana Legal Services at 1-844-243-8570 about finding your court.

Rent or utility help — ask what help is available: Community Action of Greater Indianapolis, 317-396-1800(Source: Community Action Agencies (county lookup))

Hancock County

Legal aid: Indiana Legal Services Indianapolis Office, (317) 631-9410(Source: Locations (office phones, hours, counties served))

Small claims court: Status unknown, call to confirm. Ask Indiana Legal Services at 1-844-243-8570 about finding your court.

Rent or utility help — ask what help is available: Interlocal Community Action Program, Inc., 765-529-4403(Source: Community Action Agencies (county lookup))

Harrison County

Legal aid: Indiana Legal Services New Albany Office, (812) 945-4123(Source: Locations (office phones, hours, counties served))

Small claims court: Status unknown, call to confirm. Ask Indiana Legal Services at 1-844-243-8570 about finding your court.

Rent or utility help — ask what help is available: Community Action of Southern Indiana, Inc., 812-288-6451(Source: Community Action Agencies (county lookup))

Hendricks County

Legal aid: Indiana Legal Services Indianapolis Office, (317) 631-9410(Source: Locations (office phones, hours, counties served))

Small claims court: Status unknown, call to confirm. Ask Indiana Legal Services at 1-844-243-8570 about finding your court.

Rent or utility help — ask what help is available: Community Action of Greater Indianapolis, 317-396-1800(Source: Community Action Agencies (county lookup))

Henry County

Legal aid: Indiana Legal Services Indianapolis Office, (317) 631-9410(Source: Locations (office phones, hours, counties served))

Small claims court: Status unknown, call to confirm. Ask Indiana Legal Services at 1-844-243-8570 about finding your court.

Rent or utility help — ask what help is available: Interlocal Community Action Program, Inc., 765-529-4403(Source: Community Action Agencies (county lookup))

Howard County

Legal aid: Indiana Legal Services Lafayette Office, (765) 423-5327(Source: Locations (office phones, hours, counties served))

Small claims court: Status unknown, call to confirm. Ask Indiana Legal Services at 1-844-243-8570 about finding your court.

Rent or utility help — ask what help is available: Area Five Agency on Aging and Community Services, Inc., 574-722-4451, 800-654-9421(Source: Community Action Agencies (county lookup))

Huntington County

Legal aid: Indiana Legal Services Fort Wayne Office, (260) 424-9155(Source: Locations (office phones, hours, counties served))

Small claims court: Status unknown, call to confirm. Ask Indiana Legal Services at 1-844-243-8570 about finding your court.

Status unknown, call to confirm. IHCDA's list (checked 2026-10-07) does not name an agency for Huntington County. Call 2-1-1.(Source: Community Action Agencies (county lookup), Housing Resources)

Jackson County

Legal aid: Indiana Legal Services Bloomington Office, (812) 339-7668(Source: Locations (office phones, hours, counties served))

Small claims court: Status unknown, call to confirm. Ask Indiana Legal Services at 1-844-243-8570 about finding your court.

Rent or utility help — ask what help is available: Human Services, Inc., 812-372-8407(Source: Community Action Agencies (county lookup))

Jasper County

Legal aid: Indiana Legal Services Merrillville Office, (219) 738-6040(Source: Locations (office phones, hours, counties served))

Small claims court: Status unknown, call to confirm. Ask Indiana Legal Services at 1-844-243-8570 about finding your court.

Rent or utility help — ask what help is available: CoAction, 219-794-1829(Source: Community Action Agencies (county lookup))

Jay County

Legal aid: Indiana Legal Services Fort Wayne Office, (260) 424-9155(Source: Locations (office phones, hours, counties served))

Small claims court: Status unknown, call to confirm. Ask Indiana Legal Services at 1-844-243-8570 about finding your court.

Status unknown, call to confirm. IHCDA's list (checked 2026-10-07) does not name an agency for Jay County. Call 2-1-1.(Source: Community Action Agencies (county lookup), Housing Resources)

Jefferson County

Legal aid: Indiana Legal Services New Albany Office, (812) 945-4123(Source: Locations (office phones, hours, counties served))

Small claims court: Status unknown, call to confirm. Ask Indiana Legal Services at 1-844-243-8570 about finding your court.

Rent or utility help — ask what help is available: Ohio Valley Opportunities, Inc., 812-265-5882(Source: Community Action Agencies (county lookup))

Jennings County

Legal aid: Indiana Legal Services New Albany Office, (812) 945-4123(Source: Locations (office phones, hours, counties served))

Small claims court: Status unknown, call to confirm. Ask Indiana Legal Services at 1-844-243-8570 about finding your court.

Rent or utility help — ask what help is available: Ohio Valley Opportunities, Inc., 812-265-5882(Source: Community Action Agencies (county lookup))

Johnson County

Legal aid: Indiana Legal Services Indianapolis Office, (317) 631-9410(Source: Locations (office phones, hours, counties served))

Small claims court: Status unknown, call to confirm. Ask Indiana Legal Services at 1-844-243-8570 about finding your court.

Rent or utility help — ask what help is available: Human Services, Inc., 812-372-8407(Source: Community Action Agencies (county lookup))

Knox County

Legal aid: Indiana Legal Services Evansville Office, (812) 426-1295(Source: Locations (office phones, hours, counties served))

Small claims court: Status unknown, call to confirm. Ask Indiana Legal Services at 1-844-243-8570 about finding your court.

Rent or utility help — ask what help is available: Pace Community Action Agency, Inc., 812-882-7927(Source: Community Action Agencies (county lookup))

Kosciusko County

Legal aid: Indiana Legal Services South Bend Office, (574) 234-8121(Source: Locations (office phones, hours, counties served))

Small claims court: Status unknown, call to confirm. Ask Indiana Legal Services at 1-844-243-8570 about finding your court.

Rent or utility help — ask what help is available: Real Services, Inc., 574-233-8205(Source: Community Action Agencies (county lookup))

LaGrange County

Legal aid: Indiana Legal Services South Bend Office, (574) 234-8121(Source: Locations (office phones, hours, counties served))

Small claims court: Status unknown, call to confirm. Ask Indiana Legal Services at 1-844-243-8570 about finding your court.

Rent or utility help — ask what help is available: Community Action of Northeast Indiana/Brightpoint, 800-589-3506(Source: Community Action Agencies (county lookup))

Lake County

Legal aid: Indiana Legal Services Merrillville Office, (219) 738-6040(Source: Locations (office phones, hours, counties served))

Small claims court: Status unknown, call to confirm. Ask Indiana Legal Services at 1-844-243-8570 about finding your court.

Rent or utility help — ask what help is available: CoAction, 219-794-1829(Source: Community Action Agencies (county lookup))

LaPorte County

Legal aid: Indiana Legal Services South Bend Office, (574) 234-8121(Source: Locations (office phones, hours, counties served))

Small claims court: Status unknown, call to confirm. Ask Indiana Legal Services at 1-844-243-8570 about finding your court.

Rent or utility help — ask what help is available: North Central Community Action Agency, 219-872-0351(Source: Community Action Agencies (county lookup))

Lawrence County

Legal aid: Indiana Legal Services Bloomington Office, (812) 339-7668(Source: Locations (office phones, hours, counties served))

Small claims court: Status unknown, call to confirm. Ask Indiana Legal Services at 1-844-243-8570 about finding your court.

Rent or utility help — ask what help is available: Hoosier Uplands Economic Development Corporation, 812-849-4447(Source: Community Action Agencies (county lookup))

Madison County

Legal aid: Indiana Legal Services Indianapolis Office, (317) 631-9410(Source: Locations (office phones, hours, counties served))

Small claims court: Status unknown, call to confirm. Ask Indiana Legal Services at 1-844-243-8570 about finding your court.

Rent or utility help — ask what help is available: Board of Commissioners of Madison County and Heartland, 765-646-9276(Source: Community Action Agencies (county lookup))

Marion County

Legal aid: Indiana Legal Services Indianapolis Office, (317) 631-9410(Source: Locations (office phones, hours, counties served))

Small claims court: Status unknown, call to confirm. Ask Indiana Legal Services at 1-844-243-8570 about finding your court.

Rent or utility help — ask what help is available: Community Action of Greater Indianapolis, 317-396-1800(Source: Community Action Agencies (county lookup))

Marshall County

Legal aid: Indiana Legal Services South Bend Office, (574) 234-8121(Source: Locations (office phones, hours, counties served))

Small claims court: Status unknown, call to confirm. Ask Indiana Legal Services at 1-844-243-8570 about finding your court.

Rent or utility help — ask what help is available: Real Services, Inc., 574-279-9450(Source: Community Action Agencies (county lookup))

Martin County

Legal aid: Indiana Legal Services Evansville Office, (812) 426-1295(Source: Locations (office phones, hours, counties served))

Small claims court: Status unknown, call to confirm. Ask Indiana Legal Services at 1-844-243-8570 about finding your court.

Rent or utility help — ask what help is available: Hoosier Uplands Economic Development Corporation, 812-849-4447(Source: Community Action Agencies (county lookup))

Miami County

Legal aid: Indiana Legal Services Lafayette Office, (765) 423-5327(Source: Locations (office phones, hours, counties served))

Small claims court: Status unknown, call to confirm. Ask Indiana Legal Services at 1-844-243-8570 about finding your court.

Rent or utility help — ask what help is available: Area Five Agency on Aging and Community Services, Inc., 574-722-4451, 800-654-9421(Source: Community Action Agencies (county lookup))

Monroe County

Legal aid: Indiana Legal Services Bloomington Office, (812) 339-7668(Source: Locations (office phones, hours, counties served))

Small claims court: Status unknown, call to confirm. Ask Indiana Legal Services at 1-844-243-8570 about finding your court.

Rent or utility help — ask what help is available: South Central Community Action Program, Inc., 812-339-3447(Source: Community Action Agencies (county lookup))

Montgomery County

Legal aid: Indiana Legal Services Lafayette Office, (765) 423-5327(Source: Locations (office phones, hours, counties served))

Small claims court: Status unknown, call to confirm. Ask Indiana Legal Services at 1-844-243-8570 about finding your court.

Rent or utility help — ask what help is available: Community Action Program, Inc, of Western Indiana, 765-793-4881(Source: Community Action Agencies (county lookup))

Morgan County

Legal aid: Indiana Legal Services Bloomington Office, (812) 339-7668(Source: Locations (office phones, hours, counties served))

Small claims court: Status unknown, call to confirm. Ask Indiana Legal Services at 1-844-243-8570 about finding your court.

Rent or utility help — ask what help is available: South Central Community Action Program, Inc., 812-339-3447(Source: Community Action Agencies (county lookup))

Newton County

Legal aid: Indiana Legal Services Merrillville Office, (219) 738-6040(Source: Locations (office phones, hours, counties served))

Small claims court: Status unknown, call to confirm. Ask Indiana Legal Services at 1-844-243-8570 about finding your court.

Rent or utility help — ask what help is available: CoAction, 219-794-1829(Source: Community Action Agencies (county lookup))

Noble County

Legal aid: Indiana Legal Services South Bend Office, (574) 234-8121(Source: Locations (office phones, hours, counties served))

Small claims court: Status unknown, call to confirm. Ask Indiana Legal Services at 1-844-243-8570 about finding your court.

Rent or utility help — ask what help is available: Community Action of Northeast Indiana/Brightpoint, 800-589-3506(Source: Community Action Agencies (county lookup))

Ohio County

Legal aid: Indiana Legal Services New Albany Office, (812) 945-4123(Source: Locations (office phones, hours, counties served))

Small claims court: Status unknown, call to confirm. Ask Indiana Legal Services at 1-844-243-8570 about finding your court.

Rent or utility help — ask what help is available: Southeastern Indiana Economic Opportunity Corporation, 812-926-1585, 888-292-5475(Source: Community Action Agencies (county lookup))

Orange County

Legal aid: Indiana Legal Services Bloomington Office, (812) 339-7668(Source: Locations (office phones, hours, counties served))

Small claims court: Status unknown, call to confirm. Ask Indiana Legal Services at 1-844-243-8570 about finding your court.

Rent or utility help — ask what help is available: Hoosier Uplands Economic Development Corporation, 812-849-4447(Source: Community Action Agencies (county lookup))

Owen County

Legal aid: Indiana Legal Services Bloomington Office, (812) 339-7668(Source: Locations (office phones, hours, counties served))

Small claims court: Status unknown, call to confirm. Ask Indiana Legal Services at 1-844-243-8570 about finding your court.

Rent or utility help — ask what help is available: South Central Community Action Program, Inc., 812-339-3447(Source: Community Action Agencies (county lookup))

Parke County

Legal aid: Indiana Legal Services Bloomington Office, (812) 339-7668(Source: Locations (office phones, hours, counties served))

Small claims court: Status unknown, call to confirm. Ask Indiana Legal Services at 1-844-243-8570 about finding your court.

Rent or utility help — ask what help is available: Community Action Program, Inc, of Western Indiana, 765-793-4881(Source: Community Action Agencies (county lookup))

Perry County

Legal aid: Indiana Legal Services Evansville Office, (812) 426-1295(Source: Locations (office phones, hours, counties served))

Small claims court: Status unknown, call to confirm. Ask Indiana Legal Services at 1-844-243-8570 about finding your court.

Rent or utility help — ask what help is available: Lincoln Hills Development Corporation, 812-547-3435(Source: Community Action Agencies (county lookup))

Pike County

Legal aid: Indiana Legal Services Evansville Office, (812) 426-1295(Source: Locations (office phones, hours, counties served))

Small claims court: Status unknown, call to confirm. Ask Indiana Legal Services at 1-844-243-8570 about finding your court.

Rent or utility help — ask what help is available: Dubois-Pike-Warrick Economic Opportunity Committee, Inc., 812-482-2233(Source: Community Action Agencies (county lookup))

Porter County

Legal aid: Indiana Legal Services Merrillville Office, (219) 738-6040(Source: Locations (office phones, hours, counties served))

Small claims court: Status unknown, call to confirm. Ask Indiana Legal Services at 1-844-243-8570 about finding your court.

Rent or utility help — ask what help is available: CoAction, 219-794-1829(Source: Community Action Agencies (county lookup))

Posey County

Legal aid: Indiana Legal Services Evansville Office, (812) 426-1295(Source: Locations (office phones, hours, counties served))

Small claims court: Status unknown, call to confirm. Ask Indiana Legal Services at 1-844-243-8570 about finding your court.

Rent or utility help — ask what help is available: Community Action Program of Evansville and Vanderburgh County, Inc., 812-425-4241(Source: Community Action Agencies (county lookup))

Pulaski County

Legal aid: Indiana Legal Services South Bend Office, (574) 234-8121(Source: Locations (office phones, hours, counties served))

Small claims court: Status unknown, call to confirm. Ask Indiana Legal Services at 1-844-243-8570 about finding your court.

Rent or utility help — ask what help is available: North Central Community Action Agency, 219-872-0351(Source: Community Action Agencies (county lookup))

Putnam County

Legal aid: Indiana Legal Services Bloomington Office, (812) 339-7668(Source: Locations (office phones, hours, counties served))

Small claims court: Status unknown, call to confirm. Ask Indiana Legal Services at 1-844-243-8570 about finding your court.

Rent or utility help — ask what help is available: Western Indiana Community Action Agency, Inc., 812-232-1264(Source: Community Action Agencies (county lookup))

Randolph County

Legal aid: Indiana Legal Services Indianapolis Office, (317) 631-9410(Source: Locations (office phones, hours, counties served))

Small claims court: Status unknown, call to confirm. Ask Indiana Legal Services at 1-844-243-8570 about finding your court.

Status unknown, call to confirm. IHCDA's list (checked 2026-10-07) does not name an agency for Randolph County. Call 2-1-1.(Source: Community Action Agencies (county lookup), Housing Resources)

Ripley County

Legal aid: Indiana Legal Services New Albany Office, (812) 945-4123(Source: Locations (office phones, hours, counties served))

Small claims court: Status unknown, call to confirm. Ask Indiana Legal Services at 1-844-243-8570 about finding your court.

Rent or utility help — ask what help is available: Southeastern Indiana Economic Opportunity Corporation, 812-926-1585, 888-292-5475(Source: Community Action Agencies (county lookup))

Rush County

Legal aid: Indiana Legal Services Indianapolis Office, (317) 631-9410(Source: Locations (office phones, hours, counties served))

Small claims court: Status unknown, call to confirm. Ask Indiana Legal Services at 1-844-243-8570 about finding your court.

Rent or utility help — ask what help is available: Interlocal Community Action Program, Inc., 765-529-4403(Source: Community Action Agencies (county lookup))

Scott County

Legal aid: Indiana Legal Services New Albany Office, (812) 945-4123(Source: Locations (office phones, hours, counties served))

Small claims court: Status unknown, call to confirm. Ask Indiana Legal Services at 1-844-243-8570 about finding your court.

Rent or utility help — ask what help is available: Ohio Valley Opportunities, Inc., 812-265-5882(Source: Community Action Agencies (county lookup))

Shelby County

Legal aid: Indiana Legal Services Indianapolis Office, (317) 631-9410(Source: Locations (office phones, hours, counties served))

Small claims court: Status unknown, call to confirm. Ask Indiana Legal Services at 1-844-243-8570 about finding your court.

Rent or utility help — ask what help is available: Human Services, Inc., 812-372-8407(Source: Community Action Agencies (county lookup))

Spencer County

Legal aid: Indiana Legal Services Evansville Office, (812) 426-1295(Source: Locations (office phones, hours, counties served))

Small claims court: Status unknown, call to confirm. Ask Indiana Legal Services at 1-844-243-8570 about finding your court.

Rent or utility help — ask what help is available: Lincoln Hills Development Corporation, 812-547-3435(Source: Community Action Agencies (county lookup))

Starke County

Legal aid: Indiana Legal Services South Bend Office, (574) 234-8121(Source: Locations (office phones, hours, counties served))

Small claims court: Status unknown, call to confirm. Ask Indiana Legal Services at 1-844-243-8570 about finding your court.

Rent or utility help — ask what help is available: North Central Community Action Agency, 219-872-0351(Source: Community Action Agencies (county lookup))

Steuben County

Legal aid: Indiana Legal Services Fort Wayne Office, (260) 424-9155(Source: Locations (office phones, hours, counties served))

Small claims court: Status unknown, call to confirm. Ask Indiana Legal Services at 1-844-243-8570 about finding your court.

Rent or utility help — ask what help is available: Community Action of Northeast Indiana/Brightpoint, 800-589-3506(Source: Community Action Agencies (county lookup))

St. Joseph County

Legal aid: Indiana Legal Services South Bend Office, (574) 234-8121(Source: Locations (office phones, hours, counties served))

Small claims court: Status unknown, call to confirm. Ask Indiana Legal Services at 1-844-243-8570 about finding your court.

Rent or utility help — ask what help is available: Real Services, Inc., 574-233-8205(Source: Community Action Agencies (county lookup))

Sullivan County

Legal aid: Indiana Legal Services Bloomington Office, (812) 339-7668(Source: Locations (office phones, hours, counties served))

Small claims court: Status unknown, call to confirm. Ask Indiana Legal Services at 1-844-243-8570 about finding your court.

Rent or utility help — ask what help is available: Pace Community Action Agency, Inc., 812-882-7927(Source: Community Action Agencies (county lookup))

Switzerland County

Legal aid: Indiana Legal Services New Albany Office, (812) 945-4123(Source: Locations (office phones, hours, counties served))

Small claims court: Status unknown, call to confirm. Ask Indiana Legal Services at 1-844-243-8570 about finding your court.

Rent or utility help — ask what help is available: Southeastern Indiana Economic Opportunity Corporation, 812-926-1585, 888-292-5475(Source: Community Action Agencies (county lookup))

Tippecanoe County

Legal aid: Indiana Legal Services Lafayette Office, (765) 423-5327(Source: Locations (office phones, hours, counties served))

Small claims court: Status unknown, call to confirm. Ask Indiana Legal Services at 1-844-243-8570 about finding your court.

Rent or utility help — ask what help is available: Area IV Agency on Aging and Community Action Programs, Inc, 765-447-7683, 800-382-7556(Source: Community Action Agencies (county lookup))

Tipton County

Legal aid: Indiana Legal Services Lafayette Office, (765) 423-5327(Source: Locations (office phones, hours, counties served))

Small claims court: Status unknown, call to confirm. Ask Indiana Legal Services at 1-844-243-8570 about finding your court.

Rent or utility help — ask what help is available: Area Five Agency on Aging and Community Services, Inc., 574-722-4451, 800-654-9421(Source: Community Action Agencies (county lookup))

Union County

Legal aid: Indiana Legal Services Indianapolis Office, (317) 631-9410(Source: Locations (office phones, hours, counties served))

Small claims court: Status unknown, call to confirm. Ask Indiana Legal Services at 1-844-243-8570 about finding your court.

Rent or utility help — ask what help is available: Southeastern Indiana Economic Opportunity Corporation, 812-926-1585, 888-292-5475(Source: Community Action Agencies (county lookup))

Vanderburgh County

Legal aid: Indiana Legal Services Evansville Office, (812) 426-1295(Source: Locations (office phones, hours, counties served))

Small claims court: Status unknown, call to confirm. Ask Indiana Legal Services at 1-844-243-8570 about finding your court.

Rent or utility help — ask what help is available: Community Action Program of Evansville and Vanderburgh County, Inc., 812-425-4241(Source: Community Action Agencies (county lookup))

Vermillion County

Legal aid: Indiana Legal Services Lafayette Office, (765) 423-5327(Source: Locations (office phones, hours, counties served))

Small claims court: Status unknown, call to confirm. Ask Indiana Legal Services at 1-844-243-8570 about finding your court.

Rent or utility help — ask what help is available: Community Action Program, Inc, of Western Indiana, 765-793-4881(Source: Community Action Agencies (county lookup))

Vigo County

Legal aid: Indiana Legal Services Bloomington Office, (812) 339-7668(Source: Locations (office phones, hours, counties served))

Small claims court: Status unknown, call to confirm. Ask Indiana Legal Services at 1-844-243-8570 about finding your court.

Rent or utility help — ask what help is available: Western Indiana Community Action Agency, Inc., 812-232-1264(Source: Community Action Agencies (county lookup))

Wabash County

Legal aid: Indiana Legal Services Lafayette Office, (765) 423-5327(Source: Locations (office phones, hours, counties served))

Small claims court: Status unknown, call to confirm. Ask Indiana Legal Services at 1-844-243-8570 about finding your court.

Rent or utility help — ask what help is available: Area Five Agency on Aging and Community Services, Inc., 574-722-4451, 800-654-9421(Source: Community Action Agencies (county lookup))

Warren County

Legal aid: Indiana Legal Services Lafayette Office, (765) 423-5327(Source: Locations (office phones, hours, counties served))

Small claims court: Status unknown, call to confirm. Ask Indiana Legal Services at 1-844-243-8570 about finding your court.

Rent or utility help — ask what help is available: Community Action Program, Inc, of Western Indiana, 765-793-4881(Source: Community Action Agencies (county lookup))

Warrick County

Legal aid: Indiana Legal Services Evansville Office, (812) 426-1295(Source: Locations (office phones, hours, counties served))

Small claims court: Status unknown, call to confirm. Ask Indiana Legal Services at 1-844-243-8570 about finding your court.

Rent or utility help — ask what help is available: Dubois-Pike-Warrick Economic Opportunity Committee, Inc., 812-482-2233(Source: Community Action Agencies (county lookup))

Washington County

Legal aid: Indiana Legal Services New Albany Office, (812) 945-4123(Source: Locations (office phones, hours, counties served))

Small claims court: Status unknown, call to confirm. Ask Indiana Legal Services at 1-844-243-8570 about finding your court.

Rent or utility help — ask what help is available: Hoosier Uplands Economic Development Corporation, 812-849-4447(Source: Community Action Agencies (county lookup))

Wayne County

Legal aid: Indiana Legal Services Indianapolis Office, (317) 631-9410(Source: Locations (office phones, hours, counties served))

Small claims court: Status unknown, call to confirm. Ask Indiana Legal Services at 1-844-243-8570 about finding your court.

Rent or utility help — ask what help is available: Interlocal Community Action Program, Inc., 765-529-4403(Source: Community Action Agencies (county lookup))

Wells County

Legal aid: Indiana Legal Services Fort Wayne Office, (260) 424-9155(Source: Locations (office phones, hours, counties served))

Small claims court: Status unknown, call to confirm. Ask Indiana Legal Services at 1-844-243-8570 about finding your court.

Status unknown, call to confirm. IHCDA's list (checked 2026-10-07) does not name an agency for Wells County. Call 2-1-1.(Source: Community Action Agencies (county lookup), Housing Resources)

White County

Legal aid: Indiana Legal Services Lafayette Office, (765) 423-5327(Source: Locations (office phones, hours, counties served))

Small claims court: Status unknown, call to confirm. Ask Indiana Legal Services at 1-844-243-8570 about finding your court.

Rent or utility help — ask what help is available: Area IV Agency on Aging and Community Action Programs, Inc, 765-447-7683, 800-382-7556(Source: Community Action Agencies (county lookup))

Whitley County

Legal aid: Indiana Legal Services Fort Wayne Office, (260) 424-9155(Source: Locations (office phones, hours, counties served))

Small claims court: Status unknown, call to confirm. Ask Indiana Legal Services at 1-844-243-8570 about finding your court.

Rent or utility help — ask what help is available: Community Action of Northeast Indiana/Brightpoint, 800-589-3506(Source: Community Action Agencies (county lookup))

IHCDA says Community Action agencies serve counties across the state. Ask what rent or utility help is available. Anyone in Indiana can also dial 2-1-1.(Source: Community Action Agencies (county lookup), Housing Resources)

Ask your township trustee about emergency assistance. Status unknown, call to confirm current funding.(Source: Behind On My Rent)

Sources captured 2026-10-07; legal-aid phone checked 2026-10-12. Court rules and editions change; check with the court or legal aid.

• Help with Housing — Indiana Judicial Branch.
• Self-Service Legal Center: Getting Legal Help — Indiana Judicial Branch.
• Small Claims Manual (2026) — Indiana Office of Court Services. Updated 12/23/2025 (printed on manual).
• Eviction (not linked; call 1-844-243-8570) — Indiana Legal Services (ILS).
• ILS Eviction Court Guide (2.2026) (not linked; call 1-844-243-8570) — Indiana Legal Services (ILS). 2.2026 (printed on guide).
• Locations (office phones, hours, counties served) (not linked; call 1-844-243-8570) — Indiana Legal Services (ILS).
• Behind On My Rent (not linked; call 1-844-243-8570) — Indiana Legal Services (ILS).
• Eviction Frequently Asked Questions — Indiana Legal Help (Coalition for Court Access / Indiana Bar Foundation).
• Rent and Utility Help — Indiana Legal Help (Coalition for Court Access / Indiana Bar Foundation).
• Community Action Agencies (county lookup) — Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA).
• Find Your CAA by County — Indiana Community Action Association (IN-CAA).
• Housing Resources — IndianaHousingNow.org (IHCDA housing locator).

• Sources conflict on how much notice a landlord must give before filing; this guide does not state a number of days. Ask legal aid or the court.
• This guide does not state an eviction appeal deadline, because no eviction-specific deadline was found on an official page. Call legal aid the same day.
• Status unknown, call to confirm rent assistance with 2-1-1 and your Community Action agency.