Providing Assistance to Portage Township Residents In Need
Township Assistance Steps & Forms
Our office is open on a limited basis for application & document drop off ONLY. Applicants must phone first to pick up an application or for drop off. Applications for assistance are available for download below. Submission may be by email, fax or drop off. Documents may be submitted electronically via email, fax, or photographic image or drop off Call our office 574 233 2126 for details on assistance application process. Township staff will contact applicant to set up a telephone appointment.
Shut Off & Eviction Suspensions
NIPSCO shut off moratorium continues until May. South Bend Municipal Utilities shut off moratorium continues until June. Please contact these utilities for further information.
Downloadable Forms: Application , Checklist, Div. of SS Referral, SBHA Info, Wages, Cont. Assistance
Attached is a downloadable Township Assistance Application Form (TA-1). ,Document Checklist, Div. of Social Services Referral, SB Housing Authority Information Release Authorization, Wage Statement, & T A Continuing Assistance Form. Please call our office at 574 233 2126 to confirm specific requirements for completing the application process.