MIDDLETOWN, Calif. – Funds are now available to help Lake County residents who are behind one month on their rent or up to three months behind on utility bills.

Funds also are available for residents in need of move-in costs, such as security deposit, related to a move to new permanent housing.

Catholic Charities is administering the Federal Emergency Shelter Grant (FESG) funds, and applicants must qualify and meet state and federal guidelines.

Needs and residency also will be verified.

To see if you qualify, go to www.srcharities.org/services and click on “Lake County services” to find FESG information.

You may also call 707-528-8712, Extension 126 or pick up an application at Catholic Charities Lake County Office, 21085 Bush St., Middletown.

Federal Emergency Shelter Grant for Lake County is funded by U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), via CA Department of Housing & Community Development.