This is nothing more than a copy and paste of Clackamas County's webpage on the same subject. Unfortunately, that means none of the links work because other people's web pages change regularly, but this page isn't updated. If you want the REAL webpage with this info, just go to Clackamas County's website.
I am a 31 year old married woman with two small children. My husband and I are currently homeless because the place we were renting took our money, then, while I was gone out working, the "land lord" changed the locks and kept all of our belongings. We currently have nothing now and are in need of shelter, food, clothes, anything that will help us out.
Still living in the hotel, and working 60 hours a week. At least with Hillcrest Waffle House, the area manager got me fully re instated, so I won't lose my vacation pay or Christmas bonus.
Still need help getting into a "real Place". There is no help for people that don't have children in the home. My four cats are currently living in someone's garage. They are safe and cared for but far from happy.
There is no way I can pay $186 a week for this hotel and save for a place.
Even if you can only send $1 we would be grateful. Dollars do add up.
in response to trappedbrenda...Would you let me help you contact the CEO of Waffle House, explain what happened, and see of we can get your old job back? I wouldn't let that go. I have ways of finding corporate contacts with various companies and will be glad to help if you'll let me.
Here is our story. I was working at a Waffle House in an area as a server where people tipped very well. I wasn't rich by any means, but able to pay my bills and have a little left over to. At Waffle House we had always been told that on third shift when the manager wasn't there the cook was in charge. I had a really bad Saturday night, and the cook told me if I felt that bad I could go home. Even though I did my end of the shift paper work, when I returned the following Monday I had been fired for abandoning my job. This was at a franchise Waffle House.
I got a job the next day at a company owned Waffle House. My tips at this one being about a third of the first. Within three months I had lost my apartment. I moved in with my youngest daughter and her husband.
My oldest daughter had been living with my sister. She is 36 but on the emotional level of a 13 year old and she can not live on her own.
Five days after moving in with my youngest daughter we lost my sister to cancer. My older daughter had to move in with me at the younger daughters apartment.
Realizing I couldn't make it on the one job, I was able to talk to one of my old managers at the franchise Waffle House, and got a job with the at a third Waffle House location.
Still even working 7 days a week, not making as much as I did at the first one. I had managed to save enough for the first months rent but still needed another week for rent and electric deposit.
My youngest daughter and her husband broke up, and had to move out before I could get the apartment. Me and my daughter were forced to move into an extended stay hotel.
I also have 4 cats, but they couldn't come with me, and are presently being kept by my son in his garage. They are physically fine, but they are used to me being around. They are not getting the love and attention they deserve.
I am paying $186 a week to live in the hotel or $806 a month. So I could afford an apartment, but coming up with the money for first months rent, and deposits is impossible while paying that much to stay here.
Any help, even if you could only send $1 would help and you can also contact me at the same email.. My paypal email is stillhere53@yahoo.com
I'm sorry to hear about your situation you are going through right now.
I have some resources on my homepage. You are welcome to take a look. You may find some resources that would be a blessing.
Above all things. I would recommend seeking the one where ALL blessing's flow.
That is through God. by accepting HIS son Jesus Christ into your life.
I say that because I have personally seen God move in my life, and my family. He continues to be faithful, and help us in our time of need. As I walk with HIM my needs are less all the time. He loves you as much as he loves me. = )
We just need to make him lord of our lives, and to keep him first.
I will pray about your situation, and God will heal you, and your husband of your disabilities.
I send shalom, love, and blessing's upon you, and your family.
In Christ,
Mike
We need help me and my family. Me and my husband are both disabled and living on a fix income and we need help. We have 3 small children a 1, 7 and 10 yr old. We are staying with family right now but we have til August 3rd to find a place to stay. Me and my husband both suffer from serious mental illnesses. We are not making it on a $900 budget, we can't afford food, clothes, and shelter. So please help us.
I am being evicted out of my parents house, and I need assistance finding an appartment I live in Ithaca, New York, and I work at Ithaa college so I get payed bi weekly, I get about $800 a month. Getting something clse to my work would be very helpful, also I have one caged bird that I will be bringing with me, and have other things as well. I need all the help I can get because my father only gae me thirty days to find a place, please help thank you.
there should not be any evictions allowed during a rent payment has been rewarded to the landlord or if there is a physical disability with the tenant being unable to walk and or perform everyday tasks asap public housing is responsible for victims on the streets....
Me and my wife have been back in Alabama for just over a month now we finally got in an apartment but it took every penny we had. Next Friday my rent is due in the sum of 458 dollars. I work from home and just had to pay our car payment so my wife could keep wrking at the job she just got 4 days ago. If anyone can help me with my rent we would be greatful if we had 3 or 4 more weeks we could pay it ourselves as I would get paid again and my wife would finally start bringing in her paycheck. But as it is I have barely been able to feed us and keep everything going but I am at my last leg and I am about to fall. If anyone can help me or send me to someone that can help me by Friday I would be indebted to you and very grateful. Please email Mike Johnson at fireheart4845@ymail.com ...... Again thank you for taking the time to read my plea for help and thanks in advance if there is someone that is in a position to keep my family going in this time of need and God bless you.
Toll-free number: 1 (800) 621-FEMA (3362) (TTY: 800-462-7585) available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
FEMA's Individual and Households Program (IHP) provides an initial three month rental assistance payment in the form of check or electronic fund transfer in the amount of $2,358. See FEMA's website for details.
If you need emergency housing or other emergency services immediately, these organizations may be able to help:
If you were a resident of Public Housing or have a Section 8 voucher in a disaster-affected area
Call HUD's Housing Hotline. HUD has established a single toll-free housing hotline, 1 (888) 297-8685 (Available 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. CDT, seven days a week.)
FEMA/HUD Katrina Disaster Housing Assistance Program Families displaced by Hurricane Katrina may decide in which city they would like to live. Upon arriving in their new community, the evacuated family will meet with the local public housing authority that will help them find a suitable place to live. Families will be given a rental subsidy based on 100 percent of Fair Market Rent in that community.
Eligible families include:
displaced public housing residents;
Section 8 voucher holders;
other HUD-assisted households; and,
pre-disaster homeless individuals who were directly affected by the hurricane.
Department of Agriculture provides housing resources through its Rural Development program. You can find those resources on their website.
Need helping pay 1st month rent, I have paid the rent deposit, we are suppose to move in on 8/28, I have been online for a week trying to get help, I'm a single mother of 3 please help, me.I'm located in Raleigh NC
Important! If you have recieved an eviction notice ("Unlawful Detainer") from the courts go to theEviction Defense Collaborative (EDC) at 995 Market (947-0797) immediately for help filing the proper response forms.
These programs may help you pay for housing costs in an emergency. They may also help with back rent, deposits, or first and last month's rent.
AIDS Emergency Fund (for people with HIV) 1540 Market Street, Suite 320 (415)558-6999
Catholic Charities of Archdiocese of SF (415)972-1301 (families) (415)972-1375 (singles) You must call Thursdays at 1 p.m. Also provides special funds for people with HIV
GLIDE (415) 292-3335. Location 333 Taylor, Cecil Williams House.
Family Service Agency (415) 474-7310 ext. 318. 1010 Gough St. San Francisco, CA 94109. By appointment only. No drop ins. Contact person Victoria Gray.
HELPLINK Information Referral Program (for info on other assistance sources) 1-800-273-6222 (415)808-HELP (English) (415)808-4444 (Spanish) (415)808-7339 (Chinese) (415)808-4440 (TTY)
RADCO (for all singles and families) Rental Assistance Disbursement Component of Eviction Defense Collaborative 995 Market Street at 6th Street, 12th Floor, 947-0797 X113 May provide one-time, no-interest loans.
St. Anthony's Church 121 Golden Gate Avenue (415)241-2655 (you must attend a workshop before you can apply, call for information)
Salvation Army 242 Turk Street (call to see if money is available) (415)292-7341
In May 2009, a new federal law was passed to assist renters during foreclosure. Called the “Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act”, this law provides most renters with certain rights during foreclosure, namely, that most leases will survive foreclosure and the foreclosure sale purchaser becomes the new landlord. Most renters have the right to continue renting the property for the rest of their lease term, or at least to receive a 90-day notice to vacate after the foreclosure process is complete. You should seek legal advice to determine whether you have these legal rights under the new law. In the meantime, continue to pay your rent. Be certain to continue opening all mail addressed to “Occupant”, “Resident” or “Tenant”, as these notices are intended for you.
Facing Eviction or Need Advice on your Rights as a Tenant
In Montgomery County: Montgomery County Bar Association, 301-424-7651, www.montbar.org
In Prince George’s County: Community Legal Services, (301) 864-8353, www.lawfoundationpg.org
If you are in need of emergency housing or assistance through social services, please call the United Way/First Call for Help Hotline at 211 in most areas or:
MDHousingsearch.org – a free service sponsored by DHCD that lists rental properties throughout the state of Maryland.
Rental Assistance
Are you in need of rental assistance? You may be eligible for DHCD’s Rental Allowance Program. For information regarding income limits, please visit the RAP information page. For assistance with the Rental Allowance Program, please contact one of the local Administering Agencies.
Program Description EHAP provides grants to low-income homeowners to repair roofs, porches and heating units that are in serious disrepair. Owners of 1-4 unit properties in Chicago must live on the property and have no other means to pay for the repairs. If the property is sold within one year of the repairs, the City requires the homeowner to repay the grant amount.
Repairs are made seasonally on a first-come; first-served basis as follows:
Heating Unit Repair/Replacement: From November 1 through March 31, improvements are limited to the repair and replacement of heating units. Applicants must bring required documents listed below to the Department of Housing to apply.
Roof and Porch Repair/Replacement: Applicants must call Chicago's City Services at 311 beginning January 1 of each program year to be placed on the intake list for services. The Department of Housing will accept applicants based on available funding. Roof and porch repair and replacement will be performed between April 1 and October 31. Appointments will be given only to applicants whose names are on the intake list.
Program Guidelines
Assistance is limited to homes that have not received prior assistance through this program.
Applicants must be owner-occupants and reside in the property for at least one year before applying for assistance.
Total household incomes must be within the following income limits:
Household size
Maximum Income
Maximum Loan Amounts
1
$26,400
Single Family
$10,000
2
$30,150
2-Flat
$10,000
3
$33,950
3-4 Flat
$12,000
4
$37,700
5
$40,700
6
$43,750
7
$46,750
8 or more
$49,750
To complete an application for EHAP, homeowners will need to provide copies of the following documents:
Proof of Property Ownership:
Recorded deed (Warranty or Quit Claim)
Death Certificate (where applicable)
Mortgage payment booklet (if applicable)
Current property tax bill
Homeowner's insurance policy
Proof of Income:
Last two paycheck stubs
Most recent Federal tax returns
Benefits verification (Social Security, pension, public aid, etc.)
Rent receipts (if applicable)
Utilities:
Current gas bill
Current electric bill
Current water bill
Proof of Residency:
Valid Driver's License or State ID card
Name and Social Security numbers for all household members
Applications are taken at the City of Chicago Department of Housing, 33 North LaSalle Street Chicago, IL 60602. You may also call 311 for more information.
EFAHP provides a one-time payment of up to $400 to families who are totally without shelter or face the loss of shelter because of non-payment of rent or mortgage. It also helps those families who have had household disasters such as fire, flood, or other accidents.
Eligibility requirements include:
The household must have at least one child under the age of 18.
The household must live in Florida, or be working or looking for work in Florida.
At least one child or caretaker in the home must be a U. S. citizen or legal resident.
You must have proof of your housing emergency, for example, a copy of a court ordered eviction or foreclosure notice. In the event of a natural disaster such as fire or flood, the EFAHP office can make a telephone call to the sheriff's office, fire department, Department of Children and Families' office, etc., if you provide us with a phone number.
If you do not have enough money in your checking/savings accounts, or the cash to pay your rent or mortgage.
The total household income is compared to the State of Florida's need standard to decide whether the household is eligible.
Income Eligibility Requirements (per income guidelines published in the Federal Register, February 2009)
Household Size
Monthly Income
Household Size
Monthly Income
1
Not Eligible
5
$4,299 or Less
2
$2,429 or Less
6
4,922 or Less
3
3,052 or Less
7
$5,620 or Less
4
3,675 or Less
8
6,169 or Less
Each additional member add $624
All income received during the month you apply is considered, except for those household members who receive SSI.
If you are having financial problems, it must be due to a real emergency, and not from mishandling your money.
You must provide proof of your present living address. Examples include a rent receipt, utility bill, or other paperwork that lists the name of the head of household or other caretaker, and the present address.
Your application must be signed and dated.
How To Apply
To apply for the Emergency Financial Assistance for Housing Program, the following forms must be completed:
This information is provided in PDF format and requires the Adobe Acrobat Reader which is available from Adobe at no charge. Viewers can convert PDF files to html through the Adobe website.
Completed forms, along with proof of your housing emergency (3 day eviction notice, default notice, or foreclosure notice, etc.) should be mailed to:
Department of Children and Families Office on Homelessness - PDHO 1317 Winewood Blvd. Tallahassee, FL 32399-0700
Please call us toll-free at 1-877-891-6445 [or in Tallahassee at (850)488-3700] if you have any questions.
This reference guide, provided by the Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) is for Massachusetts residents seeking information on housing for low and moderate income families and individuals. Most housing in Massachusetts is rented or sold through the private real estate market. However, there are numerous agencies and organizations that provide lower cost, subsidized housing for those who cannot afford market rate rents or home prices.
There are different types of low cost housing such as subsidized rental housing, public housing and homeownership opportunities for low–income, first time homebuyers. Many of these housing units are subsidized by the federal government, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, or non profit or community organizations.
There are approximately 90,000 units of state and federally assisted public housing in Massachusetts. Public housing developments are apartments that are built and subsidized by either the state or federal government and are managed by local housing authorities. There are 253 local housing authorities in Massachusetts.
There are different types of public housing available such as housing for families, elderly persons, and certain persons with disabilities. Supportive housing with assisted living services for elderly and disabled persons and congregate housing is also available in some cities and towns. There is a very small amount of public housing available to single persons. To find out what is available in each town, please call your local housing authority.
Eligibility: To be eligible to live in state public housing a household must typically earn no more than 80 percent of the area median income. Income guidelines vary from year to year and region to region. Ask the housing authority you are applying to what the income guidelines are in its region or visit the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development website at www.hud.gov. To live in state assisted elderly public housing, you must be at least 60 years old. If you are a person with a disability, you must meet certain criteria to be eligible for state or federal housing for disabled persons.
Rent: The rent a public housing tenant pays is based on household income and whether the costs of utilities (electricity, heat, cooking fuel) are included.
Tenants residing in elderly/handicapped public housing pay: 30 percent of net income where the tenant does not pay for utilities 25 percent of net income where the tenant pays for some or all utilities Tenants residing in family public housing pay: 32 percent of net income where the tenant does not pay for utilities 30 percent of net income where the tenant pays for some (but not all) utilities 27 percent of net income where the tenant pays for all utilities
How to apply for state public housing: You must put your name on a waiting list that is kept by the local housing authority. Applicants may put their name on more than one waiting list if they qualify for more than one program. Waiting lists for public housing tend to be long. When your name comes to the top of the list, the housing authority will contact you. Be sure to notify a housing authority if you change your address while you are waiting for a public housing unit.
Public Housing Preferences: The following are among the persons given preference for public housing units over other applicants: Persons who are homeless due to natural disasters Persons who are homeless due to public action Persons with emergency needs (such as domestic violence victims, persons with medical emergencies, or homeless persons facing an immediate threat to their health and safety) There are also preferences for veterans and local residents. For more details, consult a local housing authority.
Federal Public Housing: For information about eligibility requirements, rents, preferences and applications, please call your local housing authority. You may also visit the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) website at www.hud.gov for more information.
Rental assistance programs provide financial aid to help low-income persons rent apartments other than apartments in public housing developments. There are several types of rental assistance in Massachusetts. The three largest programs are: The Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCVP), the Massachusetts Rental Voucher Program (MRVP), and the Alternative Housing Voucher Program (AHVP). The federal government funds the Section 8 assistance through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Commonwealth funds the MRVP and AHVP programs.
Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program
The federal government provides the funds for Section 8. Recipients receive their benefits through local housing authorities (LHAs) or regional housing agencies. There are approximately 72,000 people receiving Section 8 rental assistance in Massachusetts. The United States Congress periodically makes more money available to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to fund additional vouchers.
Eligibility: Eligibility is based on gross income. 75 percent of all households selected to receive Section 8 must have incomes within 30 percent of the area median income ($24,800 for a family of four in Boston). 25 percent of Section 8 households can have incomes up to 50 percent of the median ($41,350 for a family of four). In some instances these limits can go as high as 80 percent of median ($66,150 for a family of four in Boston) although very few housing agencies serve households with this income at this limit. Income limits vary depending on the number of persons in the household and the region in which they live at the time they are selected for assistance. For a listing of income limits by city/town, you may visit the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) website.
Rents: Section 8 recipients generally pay between 30 percent and 40 percent of their income for rent. The Section 8 voucher pays the difference between the rent charged by the landlord and the tenant's contribution to the rent.
How to apply for Section 8: You may apply to any one of the regional non-profit agencies. If you apply to one of the regional housing agencies, your name will be placed on a statewide Section 8 waiting list maintained by the Department of Housing and Community Development. These waiting lists are quite long. The regional housing agency lists are always open. You may also obtain applications online at www.mass.gov/dhcd.
You may also call any of the local housing authorities to find out how to submit an application. There is now a centralized waiting list in which 43 local housing authorities participate. You need only to apply to one of these authorities to be considered by all 43 authorities. Additional applications can be obtained online by visiting NAHRO. You may also apply to each housing authority that does not participate in the centralized list. Please note that some local housing authorities either do not have a Section 8 program or their waiting lists may be closed. For a recorded listing of housing authorities currently accepting Section 8 applications, please call: (508) 778-7507 ext. 4.
Preferences: Some housing agencies establish their own Section 8 preferences. Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) does not use any preferences for any applicant with an income that is 30% or less than the area median income. However, any applicant with a higher income must meet one of the following three preferences:
Involuntarily displaced due to fire, natural disaster, government action, domestic violence, landlord action, having a disability or threats as a result of witnessing a crime; Living in substandard housing or being homeless (such as living in a shelter or an apartment with serious code violations); Paying more than 50 percent of your income for rent for more than 90 days.
Section 8 programs administered by local housing authorities often have a preference for local residents. Section 8 programs administered by regional housing agencies have a regional residency preference.
All housing authority selection policies, including preferences, must be stated in their Annual Public Housing Plan and the agency’s Section 8 Administration Plan. Both documents can be obtained by calling the housing agency or the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) at 617-994-8200.
Some administering agencies collaborate with other organizations to provide special Section 8 programs designed especially for families, battered women with children, homeless disabled persons and families, veterans, elderly persons raising young children, veterans with substance abuse disorders, and persons with HIV/AIDS. For more information, please ask your service provider.
The Massachusetts Rental Voucher Program
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts provides rental assistance through the Massachusetts Rental Voucher Program (MRVP). The program is funded annually by the state legislature. State funded "mobile" vouchers can be used anywhere in Massachusetts, but "project-based" vouchers are only available in specific apartments. As of January 2004, most waiting lists are closed to new applicants.
Eligibility: Persons seeking state rental vouchers can earn no more than 200 percent of the federal poverty level. Income limits are higher or lower, depending on the size of the household. The following chart shows the net income limits set effective as of April 1, 2006:
# of Household Members; 200% of Federally Established Poverty Level Standard for Massachusetts 1 $20,800 2 $28,000 3 $35,200 4 $42,400 5 $49,600 6 $56,800 7 $64,000 8 $71,200 8+ Add $7,200 for each additional household member
Rents: MRVP "mobile" voucher holders pay at least 30 percent but not more than 40 percent of household income as rent. Project based voucher holders pay 35 percent of their income for rent or 40 percent if heat is included in the rent. The voucher amount makes up the difference between what the landlord charges and what the tenant can pay. There are limits on the total rental amount.
How to apply for MRVP assistance: All of the regional non profit housing agencies administer the MRVP program.
Massachusetts Alternative Housing Voucher Program
The Alternative Housing Voucher Program (AHVP) was created by the state legislature in 1995. It provides rental assistance to people with disabilities under age 60 who either live in, or are eligible to live in elderly/disabled state assisted public housing. The program has Legislative authority to provide funding for up to 800 vouchers.
Eligibility: Applicants must be under age 60 and eligible to live in elderly/disabled state funded public housing. To be eligible to participate in AHVP a household must typically earn no more than 80 percent of the area median income. Income guidelines vary from year to year and region to region. Ask the housing authority you are applying to what the income guidelines are in its region or visit the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) website at www.hud.gov.
Rents: AHVP recipients pay 25 percent of their income for rent if the rent includes some or none of the utilities, or 30 percent if all of the utilities are included in the rent. There are limits on the total rental amount.
How to apply for Alternative Housing Vouchers: Contact your local housing authority and ask if they have the program. For more information, call the Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) at (617)-573-1150.
Other Rental Assistance Resources
For individuals and families: The Department of Housing and Community Development manages a number of rental housing programs, information about which can be obtained by calling (617) 573-1150.
MassHousing also maintains a list of rental housing developments that it has financed. Many units within MassHousing financed developments are reserved for low or moderate-income persons. For a free list of their rental properties, call (617) 854-1185 and request the Housing List or you may search for a unit online at their website.
The City of Boston operates a Metrolist, a centralized listing service of both rental and homeownership opportunities. Contact the Metrolist at (617) 635-3321 for more information.
For the elderly: Statewide Elder Hotline 1 800 882 2003 Massachusetts Department of Elder Affairs (617) 727 7750
For the disabled: The Citizen’s Housing and Planning Association’s Mass Access program helps people with disabilities find accessible housing. To search their registry, visit their website, or call (617) 338-6665.
Please visit or call the Independent Living Information Center: 1 800 462 5015
Massachusetts Office on Disability: 1-800-322-2020
For special needs housing: Massachusetts Department of Mental Health (617) 626-8000 Massachusetts Department of Mental Retardation (617) 727 5608.
For the homeless: Contact the nearest Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA) office or call the hotline: 1-800-445-6604. DTA will determine if you are eligible for the Housing Assistance Program (HAP) services. If you need temporary shelter, see the list of shelter referral/placement services and the list of temporary shelters. The Homelessness Prevention Agency providers can also help you search for housing and help you become stabilized once you have found housing.
Housing Consumer Education Centers - On-Site Training: The Department of Housing and Community Development funds the Housing Consumer Education Centers Initiative at its Regional Non-Profit Housing Agencies. The Housing Consumer Education Centers (HCEC) educate housing consumers on how to acquire the necessary tools to access appropriate services to meet specific housing needs and encourage people to become or remain self-sufficient. Each HCEC provider makes the following services available:
housing-related training/education;
information and referral;
mediation/negotiation assistance;
outreach;
regional-specific programming.
For more information, please call 1-800-224-5124 or visit the Housing Consumer Education Centers website or contact the Division of Community Services at (617) 573-1400.
Lead Paint Removal Department of Public Health: 1-800-532-9571
Tenants’ Rights/Responsibilities (for Private Renters) Office of Attorney General (617) 727-8400
Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination (617) 727-3990
Housing Related Legal Assistance
Greater Boston Legal Services: (617) 371-1234
Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation 1-888-283-3757
Housing Resources for Victims of Domestic Violence
If you are escaping from domestic violence, you should be eligible for assistance through the Department of Housing and Community Development, the Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA), or the Department of Social Services (DSS); access their web site.
Department of Transitional Assistance: The DTA has domestic violence specialists who assist battered women with the process of obtaining benefits and services. If you have not already done so, please consider calling the toll free, 24-hour domestic violence hotline (1-877-785-2020). The counselors who work on the hotline can assist you with safety planning, information on accessing public benefits and other services for battered women, ranging from shelters to transitional living programs.
Unfortunately, due to the limited availability of shelter beds and transitional programs for battered women, relocation is often required. However, all of the battered women's programs across the state do assist their clients with housing related issues, ranging from referrals to subsidized housing and housing search to legal advocacy.
Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development: Through the Bureau of Federal Rental Assistance, DHCD operates the following program for victims of domestic violence and their families:
The Family Unification Program (FUP): FUP provides Section 8 vouchers to families with open cases with the Department of Social Services. DSS makes all of the referrals for FUP.
Department of Social Services: The Department of Social Services operates the following programs:
The Transition to Home Program provides housing advocacy and housing search services to families made homeless due to domestic violence. Referrals are made through DSS, DTA, battered women's programs, or shelters.
The Scattered Site Transitional Apartment Program (SSTAP): SSTAP is a transitional housing program for families made homeless due to domestic violence. Referrals for SSTAP are made through the domestic violence specialists at DSS and the DTA, as well as local battered women's programs. The availability of SSTAP is very limited and there is a high likelihood of relocation. The majority of families referred to SSTAP come from domestic violence shelters.
Applications: The first step in accessing these programs is to call the domestic violence hotline, battered women's programs, or the domestic violence specialists at your local DSS or DTA offices. They can discuss options with you. If you need further assistance from DHCD, please call 617.573.1209. Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-877-785-2020 Department of Transitional Assistance Hotline: 1-800-445-6604 Department of Social Services Domestic Violence Unit: 617-748-2333 or access their web site.
Homeownership Opportunities
There are a variety of programs available to help low or moderate income people purchase a home. Most programs are limited to first time homebuyers.
The State Soft Second Mortgage Program
The Soft Second Mortgage Program is a state funded program that helps households earning approximately $48,000 or less purchase their first homes. The program requires a minimum 3 percent down payment. The state will subsidize a second mortgage on behalf of the homeowner who will also have a conventional mortgage. For further information: Contact the Massachusetts Housing Partnership at (617) 330 9955 or on the web at www.mhp.net. You may also call the Department of Housing and Community Development at (617) 573 1300.
Local Homebuyer Programs
The state annually awards funds to certain communities and non profit agencies that operate local first time homebuyer programs. Funds are used to make down payments and closing costs assistance loans to first time homebuyers with incomes at or below 80 percent of the area median income ($66,150 for a family of four in the greater Boston area). First Time Home Buyer Program information.
Mass Housing
Mass Housing is a quasi public state agency that provides below market-rate mortgage financing for first time homebuyers, and other products (such as lead paint abatement and home improvement loans) for homeowners with moderate incomes. For further information: contact Mass Housing at (617) 854 1000 or on the web at www.masshousing.com.
Homebuyer Counseling
Some state and local agencies as well as non profits and banks offer courses on how to purchase your first home:
The Federal National Mortgage Association ("Fannie Mae"): 1 800-732 6643
Mass Housing has a list of homebuyer counseling agencies. Contact Mass Housing at (617) 854 1000 or www.masshousing.com.
Program description: Clackamas County Aging and Disability Services (an Area Agency on Aging) is a partner in the county�s Social Services Division, joining the Community Action Agency in a shared mission to work for the well being of vulnerable citizens. The ideas of citizens are important to Aging and Disability Services. An Advisory Council monitors services and comments on public policy for the elderly. The Disability Advocates Coalition advises the agency on access and policy issues for people with disabilities. The information and referral number can direct you to Clackamas County programs, which provide home repairs and modifications and weatherization, and also refer you to programs and resources available in the community.
Clackamas County Weatherization Program
Community Solutions for Clackamas County Clackamas County Weatherization Program 9020 Abernethy Oregon City, OR 97045
Population served: Low income Service area: Clackamas County
Program description: Clackamas County Weatherization Program provides free weatherization services to income eligible residents in Clackamas County. These services include but are not limited to attic, wall and floor insulation, and energy-related repairs to reduce unwanted air leaks in an attempt to lower energy usage. The program uses computerized energy audits to determine which energy efficiency measures are most appropriate and cost effective for each home.
Good Neighbor Safety Repair Program
Clackamas County Social Services Good Neighbor Safety Program 603 12th St. Oregon City, OR 97045
Mailing: P.O. Box 68367, Oak Grove, OR 97268 Population served: Low income elderly and disabled Service area: Clackamas County
Contact person: No specific person/contact Phone number: (503) 655-8574
Program description: Volunteers provide minor home repairs and yard work on a one-time basis for low income seniors and disabled over the age of 18 who have no family or friend support.
Home Repair Loan Program
Clackamas County Community Development Division Home Repair Loan Program 2051 Kaen Rd. Oregon City, OR 97045
Population served: Low income (for Home Repair Loan) Low income with disability (for Home Access Grant) Service area: Clackamas County
Contact person: Tie Berrett Phone number: (503) 655-8591 or (503) 650-5667 Fax: (503) 655-8563
Program description: Program provides loans to low income homeowners for needed and critical home repairs. Examples are furnace and roof replacement, electrical and plumbing repairs, bathroom and kitchen repairs, foundation and dry rot repair, exterior painting, weatherization, etc. County housing representatives will assist throughout the construction process.
Home Access Grant: The County can grant up to $2,500 to cover the cost of improving access and safety for low income persons with physical disabilities. Renters are eligible for this program as well as homeowners.
Independent Living Resources, Inc.
Independent Living Resources, Inc. 2410 SE 11th Portland, OR 97214
Population served: Disabled Service area: Clackamas, Multnomah and Washington Counties
E-mail address: ilrpdx@qwest.net Web site: www.ILR.org.
Program description: Provides information and referral for persons who are physically disabled, including accessible housing, and recreation. Also offers living skills and enrichment classes; peer advocacy and support; and transcription to Braille, large print, or cassette tape.
ReFit (formerly Remodelers Foundation)
ReFit (formerly Remodelers Foundation) 8101 SE Flavel St. Portland, OR 97206
Population served: Elderly, disabled, income limits Service area: Clackamas, Multnomah and Washington Counties
Contact person: Stacey Barrett, Executive Director Phone number: (503) 698-8382
Program description: ReFit (formerly Remodelers Foundation) serves the elderly and persons with disabilities who own their own homes and are not eligible for other home repair programs. They provide necessary remodeling services for homeowners who wish to remain in their homes, but could not otherwise do so. They provide home modification, along with adaptive equipment such as ramps and grab bars. Applicants may not have monthly income of over $2,450 for an individual or $2,800 for a couple.
Metro Home Safety Repair Program
Metro Home Safety Repair Program P.O. Box 13096 Portland, OR 97215
Population served: Elderly, disabled (low income) Service area: Portland city limits
Contact person: No specific person/contact Phone number: (503) 232-1213
Program description: Metro Home Safety is a nonprofit organization funded by the City of Portland Bureau of Housing and Community Development. It provides minor home repair and installation of safety equipment to low income elderly or disabled persons.
Multnomah County Aging & Disability Services
Multnomah County Aging and Disability Services 421 SW 6th, Ste. 300 Portland, OR 97204
Population served: Elderly, disabled (low income) Service area: Multnomah County
Contact person: No specific person/contact Phone number: (503) 988-3646 TTY: (503) 988-3683
Program description: Multnomah County Aging & Disability Services Department (ADS) is the place to call for any senior or person with a disability (within Multnomah County) in need of assistance. Through ADS, seniors and people with disabilities will have easy access to a wide range of social and health services, housing alternatives and support systems needed to continue to live safely and with dignity in the least restrictive living situation. ADS uses local, state and federal public funds and programs to help keep elderly persons and people with disabilities at home and as independent as possible.
Multnomah County Aging & Disability provides services and advocates for development of services to help the elderly, disabled and veterans in Multnomah County. MCADS keeps a list of community resources that offer minor home repairs for low-income seniors and persons with disabilities. Repairs may include minor plumbing, installation of safety equipment, minor electrical, weatherization, furnace repair and other minor home repairs. An assessment of home safety may also be requested. Please call the ADS Helpline at (503) 988-3646 for more information.
Reach Community Builders
Reach Community Builders 1135 SE Salmon St. Portland, OR 97214
Population served: Homeowners over 55 years old or disabled living on a fixed income Service area: Inner Southeast Portland
Program description: The REACH Community Builders Program brings volunteers together with senior and disabled homeowners to help with their home repairs, painting, weatherization and yard work. Our goal is to assist homeowners in maintaining their independence so they can stay in our neighborhoods.
REACH is a private, non-profit community development corporation serving inner Southeast Portland. REACH�s mission is to develop and maintain a permanent resource of affordable housing, promote healthy business districts, and mobilize resources for those in need through community-based partnerships.
Rebuilding Together Washington County Multnomah County
Joan Goldhammer, Executive Director Mike Malone, Executive Director Rebuilding Together Rebuilding Together-Portland 12555 SW 4th 5000 N. Willamette Blvd. Beaverton, OR 97005 Portland, OR 97203
Population served: Elderly, disabled (low income) and families with dependent children Service Area: Multnomah and Washington Counties
Contact person: No specific person/contact Phone number: (Washington County) (Multnomah County) (503) 644-4544 (503) 943-7515
Program description: Non-profit organization, which annually provides labor and materials to do 40-50 repairs and rehabilitations on qualifying homes. Their focus is safety, warmth and independence. You must be a homeowner and HUD income guidelines will be used to determine eligibility. Your total assets cannot exceed $20,000 (excluding one car and home). Preference is given to elderly (60 and above) and persons with disabilities. They also do year-round small emergency repairs (such as ramps, etc.). They are averaging three a month. They also do yard work projects in partnership with the various youth groups.
Unlimited Choices, Inc./Adapt-A-Home
Unlimited Choices, Inc./Adapt-A-Home 211 SE 80th Avenue Portland, OR 97215
Population served: Disabled (low income) Service area: Beaverton, Portland, Gresham, Multnomah County and Vancouver, WA
Program description: Unlimited Choices, Inc.™ is a private community based nonprofit organization serving Beaverton, Portland, Gresham, Multnomah County and Vancouver, WA residents. Founded in 1993, the organization is dedicated to providing people with physical disabilities the opportunity to retain or gain their independence by making affordable housing accessible.
Participants in Unlimited Choices Adapt-A-Home™ program are people of all ages with physical disabilities who have low fixed incomes and are either in institutional settings or face going to one without accessibility modifications made to their existing or future residences.
Adapt-A-Home™ participants must qualify by HUD income guidelines and may be either renters or homeowners. Community Development Block Grant monies of up to $2,500 may be allocated for the materials and labor necessary to make residences accessible and safe. Unlimited Choices manages all project activities from the initial intake to final payment to the contractor.
Unlimited Choices is working toward expanding the Adapt-A-Home™ program into other communities around Oregon and the Pacific Northwest. Unlimited Choices now also provides emergency home repair through the Mend-A-Home program, which is available to low-income homeowners in the City of Gresham and unincorporated areas of Multnomah County.
Unlimited Choices, Inc./Mend-A-Home
Unlimited Choices, Inc./Mend-A-Home 4848 SE Division Portland, OR 97206
Population served: Low income Service area: Gresham, Unincorporated areas of Multnomah County
Program description: Mend-A-HomeTM is a program currently available within the City of Gresham as well as unincorporated areas of Multnomah County to assist qualified property owners, including mobile home owners, who cannot afford to make emergency home repairs. The program helps repair structural, plumbing, mechanical or electrical systems showing obvious signs of deterioration, roofing that is severely deteriorated, as well as exterior porches and stairs.
Housing Rehabilitation Program
Washington County Office of Community Development Housing Rehabilitation Program 328 West Main, Ste. 100 Hillsboro, OR 97123
Population served: Low income Washington County homeowners and disabled renters Service area: Washington County
Program description: Low interest loans and grants are available to low income Washington County residents for home repairs and accessibility improvements. Home repair loans may be used to finance necessary repairs including roofing, plumbing, electrical and heating systems repair or replacement, weatherization, structural repairs, exterior painting and accessibility improvements. Homeowners are eligible for both repairs and accessibility improvements. Renters are eligible for accessibility improvements only.
Minor Home Repairs And Adaptations
Washington County Disability, Aging & Veteran Services (WCDAVS) Minor Home Repairs and Adaptations 133 SE Second Hillsboro, OR 97123
Population served: Low income elderly and disabled Service area: Washington County
Contact person: Kimberly Solis Phone number: (503) 615-4671
Program description: The Older Americans Act Home Repair Program (administered through WCDAVS) is designed to help clients over 60 years of age with minor modifications, home repairs and adaptations necessary to facilitate the ability of the older individual to remain at home. WCDAVS keeps a list of contractors who perform minor home safety repairs for low-income seniors and people with disabilities. Repairs could include installing ramps, grab bars, furnace repairs, minor plumbing and electrical repairs, weatherization and other minor home repairs. OAA funds help senior clients who would otherwise experience a financial hardship if they had to pay for home repair services on their own.
Washington County Disability, Aging & Veteran Services (WCDAVS)
WCDAVS 133 SE Second St. Hillsboro, OR 97123
Population served: Low income elderly and disabled Service area: Washington County
Contact person: Kimberly Solis Phone number: (503) 615-4671
Program description: WCDAVS is charged with providing services, and advocating for development of services to help the elderly, disabled and veterans in Washington County. We help enable people to live as independently as they can for as long as possible. WCDAVS administers the Minor Home Repairs and Adaptations program and maintains a list of contractors who perform minor home safety repairs for low-income seniors and people with disabilities. We also refer people to programs and resources in the community that help with home repairs, home modifications and weatherization.
Washington County Disability, Aging & Veteran Services 133 S.E. Second Avenue Hillsboro, OR 97123-4026
Assistance for Immediate Housing Needs If you need immediate assistance finding a home due to a temporary housing crisis such as eviction because your landlord has been foreclosed upon, RoadHome Emergency Housing Assistance (RHEHA) may be able to help.
RHEHA is designed to help Rhode Islanders in need and reduce the Rhode Island shelter population by providing cash assistance to individuals and families at risk of becoming homeless due to a short term housing emergency. RHEHA provides up to $1,200 to eligible program participants for security deposits, first month's rent or mortgage payment assistance.
To qualify for RHEHA you must be facing a temporary housing crisis, meet strict income and eligibility requirements and be able to sustain your housing costs over the long term. RHEHA is funded and administered by Rhode Island Housing and implemented through community-based organizations.
If you feel you are a victim of unfair housing practices, visit Fair Housing RI to learn more about your rights and to access resources. Supportive Housing Program The Supportive Housing Program (SHP) is funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Each year, Rhode Island Housing applies for a grant in which partner service agencies are provided with funding for a wide array of programs. These programs provide housing with services to the homeless population along a “Continuum of Care.”
The three basic program types are: • Safe Havens, housing for hard-to-reach homeless persons with severe mental illnesses who are on the streets and have been unable or unwilling to participate in supportive services; • Transitional Housing, housing in which homeless persons live for up to 24 months and receive supportive services that enable them to live more independently and • Permanent Housing, long-term community-based housing and supportive services for homeless persons with disabilities.
The intent of this type of supportive housing is to enable this special needs population to live as independently as possible in a permanent setting. For more information, contact mhusband@rhodeislandhousing.org or 401 457-1113.
Shelter Plus Care Program The Shelter Plus Care Program (S+C) is designed to link rental assistance to supportive services for hard-to-serve homeless persons with disabilities (primarily those who are seriously mentally ill; have chronic problems with alcohol, drugs, or both; or have acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) and related diseases) and their families. The program provides grants to be used for rental assistance for permanent housing for homeless persons with disabilities.
Rental assistance grants must be matched by supportive services that are equal in value to the amount of rental assistance and appropriate to the needs of the population to be served. S+C is authorized by title IV, subtitle F. of the Stewart B. Mc Kinney Homeless Assistance Act (the McKinney Act). For more information, contact Carmen Mirabal at cmirabal@rhodeislandhousing.org or 401 457-1175.
Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Program The Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS Program addresses the specific needs of persons living with HIV/AIDS and their families. HOPWA, established by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), makes grants to local communities, states, and nonprofit organizations for projects that benefit low income persons medially diagnosed with HIV/AIDS and their families.
HOPWA funding provides housing assistance and related supportive services as part of HUD’s Consolidated Planning initiative that works in partnership with communities and neighborhoods in managing Federal funds appropriated to HIV/AIDS programs. HOPWA grantees are encouraged to develop community-wide strategies and form partnerships with area nonprofit organizations. HOPWA funds may be used for a wide range of housing, social services, program planning, and development costs.
These include, but are not limited to, the acquisition, rehabilitation, or new construction of housing units; costs for facility operations; rental assistance; and short-term payments to prevent homelessness. HOPWA funds also may be used for health care and mental health services, chemical dependency treatment, nutritional services, case management, assistance with daily living, and other supportive services.
Many beneficiaries receive supportive services that are funded by HOPWA or other related public and private programs. In fact, states and cities leverage approximately two dollars for every one dollar provided by the HOPWA program, according to HUD reports. For more information, contact Carmen Mirabal at cmirabal@rhodeislandhousing.org or 401 457-1175.
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Need help? We've listed some local resources that can provide assistance.
Alabama has eight continuums of care organizations that coordinate services for the homeless regionally. If you are homeless and need help, or if you would like to help others, these organizations may put you in touch with those who provide direct services.
City names that are underlined are linked to a crisis line serving that area.
Homeless Service Organizations - Alabama
Bessemer, Birmingham, Hoover/Jefferson, Shelby, St. Clair Counties
Metropolitan Birmingham Services for the Homeless (MBSH) Mr. Stefan Kertesz, Board Chairman Ms. Michelle Farley, Executive Director 1704 5th Ave., North Birmingham, AL 35203 Phone (205) 254-8833 Fax: (205) 951-9055 Email
Florence/Lauderdale, Colbert, Franklin, Marion, Winston and Lawrence Counties
Homeless Care Council of Northwest Alabama Ms. Brenda Wright, Chairman PO Box 98 Florence, AL 35631 Phone (256) 760-6335 Fax (256) 760-6344 Email
Huntsville, Decatur/Madison, Limestone and Morgan Counties
North Alabama Coalition for the Homeless Mr. Ollie Orton, President Ms. Lineise Arnold, Executive director PO Box 2991 Huntsville, AL 35804 Phone (256) 551-1610 Ext. 223 Email
Montgomery/Montgomery, Elmore, Lowndes and Bullock Counties
Mid-Alabama Coalition for the Homeless (MACH) Ms. Stephanie Paul, President Dr. Cynthia Bisbee, Interim Executive Director PO Box 242201 Montgomery, AL 36124-2201 Phone (334) 261-6182 Fax (334) 265-3391 Email
Mobile/Mobile and Baldwin Counties
Housing First, Inc. Mr. Larry Moons, Board President Mr. Dan Williams, Executive Director 2900 Old Shell Road Mobile, AL 36607 Phone (251) 450-3345 Fax (251) 450-3348 Email
Tuscaloosa/Tuscaloosa County
Tuscaloosa Continuum of Care Group C.H.A.L.E.N.G. of Tuscaloosa Ms. Guyanetta Williams, President The Salvation Army 2902 Greensboro Ave., Tuscaloosa, AL 35403 Phone (205) 758-2804 Fax (205) 349-0135 Email
Anniston, Gadsden/Calhoun and Etowah Counties
Homeless Coalition of Northeast Alabama (HCNEA) Mr. Clarence Williams, Chairman Community Development Administrator City of Anniston PO Box 2168 Anniston, AL 36202 Phone (256) 231-7660 Fax (256) 231-7641 Email
Balance of the State of Alabama
Alabama Rural Coalition for the Homeless Ms. Lillian Zaworski, President ARCH PO Box 451 Montgomery, AL 36101 Phone (334) 387-1208 Fax (334) 842-4803 Email
Russell County (AL) and Muscogee County (GA)
Metropolitan Columbus Task Force for the Homeless, Inc. Ms. Elizabeth Dillard, Executive Director PO Box 811 Columbus, GA 31902 Phone (706) 571-3399 Fax (706) 571-0707
Fill out the Housing Choice Voucher application available below as completely and accurately as possible and return it to New Hampshire Housing at the address listed below.
You will receive a confirmation letter stating the approximate length of time before you will be able to receive assistance. If you do not receive that letter in two weeks, please call our office, 1-800-439-7247, extension 9266. Due to the high volume of calls, it may take extra time for someone to return your call. Thank you for your patience and understanding. Eligibility is not determined when we receive your application. When we have vouchers available we will notify you and will verify your information at that time. Important: If you do not update your address with us if you move, we will be unable to contact you when vouchers become available and we will have to inactivate your file. You will then need to reapply.
The estimated waiting time for a voucher is based on the number of people on the waiting list, the availability of vouchers and an applicant's preference status. For a majority of applicants, this could mean an estimated waiting time of 6 to 8 years before your name reaches the top of the list.
Please note: this is just an estimate. The actual wait time could be longer or shorter.
HOW TO QUALIFY FOR RENTAL ASSISTANCE
To qualify for the Housing Choice Voucher Program, a household must:
1. Have an annual income that does not exceed those limits published by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). (When determining income eligibility, Gross Income is used.)
2. Provide verification of Social Security Numbers for all household members age 6 and older or certify that they do not have Social Security numbers. These documents may be submitted at the time of application or when vouchers become available.
3. Meet HUD requirements on immigration or citizenship status.
4. Pay any money owed to New Hampshire Housing or any other housing authority.
5. Not be subject to lifetime sex offender registration requirements.
6. Sign authorization forms so that New Hampshire Housing can verify the various eligibility requirements for the rental assistance programs.
7. Not have any household members who are engaged in any criminal activity that threatens the life, health, safety, or right to peaceful enjoyment of the premises by other residents.
8. Not have any household member who is engaged in any drug-related or violent criminal activity.
HOW THE PROGRAM WORKS
The rental assistance programs are funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). New Hampshire Housing helps tenants with their rent payments by paying a portion of the monthly rent directly to the landlord.
To receive assistance in a particular unit, the following must happen:
1. The unit must pass a Housing Quality Standards inspection.
2. The landlord must agree to participate in the program.
3. The rent must be determined by the Housing Authority to be reasonable.
If you do not live in a unit that qualifies when you reach the top of the waiting list, you will have sixty (60) days to locate housing that does qualify.
NOTE
Please note that the information provided is subject to verification through computer matching with other federal agencies for the purpose of locating delinquent debtors. The debtor records include these data elements: Social Security number, claim number, program code and indication of indebtedness. Categories of records include: records of claims and defaults, repayment agreements, credit reports, financial statements, and records of foreclosures.
RENTAL ASSISTANCE APPLICATION FORM AND INFORMATION
Emergency shelters and transitional programs provide temporary housing for homeless families and individuals. Staff members provide support services to help homeless persons find permanent housing, to solve the problems that caused homelessness, and to enable families and individuals to live independently. Most programs have general and financial eligibility requirements.
Family shelters provide emergency housing and support services for families with children and for pregnant women. Most of the family shelters require a referral from the Department of Transitional Assistance, and families must meet general and financial eligibility requirements. However, there are a few family shelters that operate independently of DTA.
These shelters provide safety and support for women and their children who are victims of domestic abuse and are in imminent danger. All battered women's shelters have 24-hour hotlines and usually allow women to stay from three to six months.
Teen parent programs offer supervised housing for teen mothers with children and pregnant teens who are unable to live at home. Participants in teen parent programs receive child care, health care, parenting and educational support, and assistance in preparing to live independently. Teen mothers and their children are housed in group homes or shared apartments.
Transitional programs not only provide families with temporary shelter, but also offer treatment, training, and counseling to help families solve the problems that caused homelessness and regain their independence. Once families have completed a transitional program, they are given help in finding permanent affordable housing. Most transitional programs do not require a referral from DTA.
Shelters and transitional programs for runaway and homeless adolescents provide emergency housing and support services for adolescents who do not have children, are not pregnant, and cannot live at home. Homeless and runaway adolescents receive counseling, placement services, education, and other support services.
Shelters for homeless adults generally have no income restrictions or documentation requirements. Help is offered on a first come first served basis. Some shelters allow individuals with substance abuse problems, while others do not. Most offer counseling and referral services.
These programs offer shelter, treatment, employment counseling, crisis intervention, health care, and other support services to homeless individuals with substance abuse, mental health, or other problems. The aim of the programs is to help these individuals solve their problems and gain the skills and support they need to live independently. Some of these programs charge a fee.
Old Concho Community Assistance Center P.O. Box 50 Concho, AZ 85924 (928) 337-5047
Round Valley Senior Center 356 South Papago P.O. Box 390 Springerville, AZ 85938 (520) 333-2516
As funds are available, offers motel vouchers, rent, utilities and utility deposits for homelessness prevention, and food referral services.
As funds are available, offers motel vouchers, rent, utilities and utility deposits for homelessness prevention, and food referral services.
Cochise County
Bisbee Coalition for the Homeless P.O. Box 5852 Bisbee, AZ 85603 (928) 432-4660 (office) (928) 432-7839 (shelter)
SouthEastern Arizona Community Action Program 1100 Highway 92, Office #11 Bisbee, AZ 85603 (928) 432-5104 (928) 432-5841
Provides emergency shelter, food, clothing, and case management services for men, women, and families (12 emergency beds for men, lodging obtained for others).
Offers motel vouchers, move-in assistance, first month’s rent, and utility deposits .
House of Hope P.O. Box 1218 Douglas, AZ 85608 (928) 364-2465
Catholic Community Services Forgach House Domestic Crisis Shelter P.O. Box 1961 Sierra Vista, AZ 85636 (928) 458-9096
10 emergency shelter beds for victims of domestic violence.
40 emergency shelter beds and 5 transitional beds for victims of domestic violence; food; services referrals.
SouthEastern Arizona Behavioral Health Services 185 South Moorman Avenue Sierra Vista, AZ 85635 1-800-459-3982 (928) 458-3932
SouthEastern Arizona Human Resources Council 300 West Stewart Willcox, AZ 85643 (928) 384-3120
Family and adult counseling; drug & alcohol programs; partial day care; adult SMI pickup and take-home.
Motel vouchers; move-in assistance; first month’s rent; utility deposits.
Gila County
Bisbee Coalition for the Homeless P.O. Box 5852 Bisbee, AZ 85603 (928) 432-4660 (office) (928) 432-7839 (shelter)
SouthEastern Arizona Community Action Program 1100 Highway 92, Office #11 Bisbee, AZ 85603 (928) 432-5104 (928) 432-5841
Provides emergency shelter, food, clothing, and case management services for men, women, and families (12 emergency beds for men, lodging obtained for others).
Offers motel vouchers, move-in assistance, first month’s rent, and utility deposits .
House of Hope P.O. Box 1218 Douglas, AZ 85608 (928) 364-2465
Catholic Community Services Forgach House Domestic Crisis Shelter P.O. Box 1961 Sierra Vista, AZ 85636 (928) 458-9096
10 emergency shelter beds for victims of domestic violence.
40 emergency shelter beds and 5 transitional beds for victims of domestic violence; food; services referrals.
SouthEastern Arizona Behavioral Health Services 185 South Moorman Avenue Sierra Vista, AZ 85635 1-800-459-3982 (928) 458-3932
SouthEastern Arizona Human Resources Council 300 West Stewart Willcox, AZ 85643 (928) 384-3120
Family and adult counseling; drug & alcohol programs; partial day care; adult SMI pickup and take-home.
Motel vouchers; move-in assistance; first month’s rent; utility deposits.
Graham and Greenlee Counties
Mt. Graham Safe House P.O. Box 1202 Safford, AZ 85548 (520) 348-9104 1-888-269-9104 (toll free for Greenlee County)
SouthEastern Arizona Human Resources 106 Eighth Avenue Safford, AZ 85546 (520) 428-2872 (Direct Service Office) (520) 428-4653 (Administrative Office)
Shelter for victims of domestic violence. 20 beds, 2 cribs. Five days’ crisis stay plus may extend to leave violent environment.
SouthEastern Arizona Human Resources 255 Shannon Hill P.O. Box 1056 Clifton, AZ 85533 (520) 865-3214
Motel vouchers; move-in assistance; first month’s rent; utility deposits.
Maricopa County
The homeless shelter hotline for Maricopa County provides information on the current availability of shelter beds in the Phoenix area: Community Information & Referral 1515 East Osborn Road Phoenix, AZ 85014 (602) 263-8900 1-800-799-7739
Mohave County
Safehouse – a Project of West Care, Inc. P.O. Box 20205 Bullhead City, AZ 86439 (520) 763-SAFE (crisis line) (520) 763-1945 (administration)
Kingman Aid to Abused People (K.A.A.P.) P.O. Box 1046 Kingman, AZ 86401 (520) 753-6222
20 emergency beds for victims of domestic violence; counseling; shelter for homeless women and children.
20 emergency beds for domestic violence victims; counseling; homeless beds when available; clothing; advocates in court; some monetary assistance to shelter clients.
Western Area Council of Governments 208 North 4th Street Kingman, AZ 86401 (520) 753-6247
Provides funding for people looking for shelter; Head Start; energy assistance; weatherization; planning and grantsmanship; area agency on aging; senior programs.
Navajo County
Holbrook Senior Center 216 N.E. Central P.O. Box 580 Holbrook, AZ 86025 (520) 524-6044
Navajo County Emergency Services Navajo County Government Center P.O. Box 668 Holbrook, AZ 86025 (520) 524-4251
As funds are available, motel vouchers, rent, utilities, and deposits for homelessness prevention; food; referral services.
Referral center for the homeless for food and shelter.
Charitable Housing Services 6 N. McQuatters Ave. McNary, AZ 85930 (520) 367-6017
White Mountain Association for Victims of Domestic Violence Pinetop, AZ 85935 (520) 367-6017
As funds are available, motel vouchers, rent, utilities, and deposits for homelessness prevention; food; referral services.
20 emergency beds for domestic violence victims; counseling; outpatient services.
Pima County
Brewster Center for Victims of Domestic Violence Outreach and Advocacy Services 2711 East Broadway Tucson, AZ 85716 (520) 881-7201
Gospel Rescue Mission General Office 326 W. 28th Street Tucson, AZ 85716 (520) 622-3495 Men's Center 312 W. 28th Street
50 emergency shelter beds for men, clothing, showers, meals, counseling; 15 transitional (6-18 months) beds for rehab program; multimedia learning center (academic, life, computer, and vocational skills). 12-step, relapse prevention.
Gospel Rescue Mission Bethany House Women’s and Children’s Center 1130 West Miracle Mile Tucson, AZ 85705 (520) 690-1295
Open-Inn 630 E. Ninth Street Tucson, AZ 85705 (520) 670-9040
24 emergency beds (5 rooms) for women and children; 14 beds (3 rooms) for single women; clothing, showers, meals, counseling. Transitional (9-18 month) rehab program beds (24 women and children, 6 single women).
Three short-term shelters in Tucson for children ages 8-17 who are homeless, runaways, or unable to remain at home due to a crisis situation.
Primavera Services 702 South 6th Avenue Tucson, AZ 85713 (520) 623-5111
Primavera Services 702 South 6th Avenue Tucson, AZ 85713 (520) 623-4300
Relief and Referral. Hospitality drop-in center for homeless and near-homeless people. Provides mailing address, bathroom, referrals, food, and clothes.
Emergency Shelter. 111 bed shelter for homeless men. Provides meals, clothes; extended time for service.
Pinal County
Behavioral Health Agency of Central Arizona 120 W. Main St. Casa Grande, AZ 85222 (520) 836-1688
Community Action Human Resources Agency 310 E. Coolidge Avenue Coolidge, AZ 85228 (520) 723-9555
Heat Assistance This innovative program enables Rhode Island Housing’s FirstHomes customers to defer $200 a month from their mortgage payments for up to four months during the winter season, with the understanding that they will pay an extra $100 a month after the heating season is over to make up the difference. The program is free and does not increase the interest customers pay on their mortgages.
RoadHome Emergency Housing Assistance Rhode Island Housing's RoadHome Emergency Housing Assistance (RHEHA) provides assistance to individuals and families who are facing a housing crisis.
RHEHA is designed to help Rhode Islanders in need and reduce the Rhode Island shelter population by providing cash assistance to individuals and families at risk of becoming homeless due to a short term housing emergency. RHEHA provides up to $1,200 to eligible program participants for security deposits, first month's rent or mortgage payment assistance. Applicants must be facing a temporary housing crisis, meet strict income and eligibility requirements and be able to sustain their housing costs over the long term.
Supportive Housing Program The Supportive Housing Program (SHP) is funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Each year, Rhode Island Housing applies for a grant in which partner service agencies are provided with funding for a wide array of programs. These programs provide housing with services to the homeless population along a “Continuum of Care.”
The three basic program types are: • Safe Havens, housing for hard-to-reach homeless persons with severe mental illnesses who are on the streets and have been unable or unwilling to participate in supportive services; • Transitional Housing, housing in which homeless persons live for up to 24 months and receive supportive services that enable them to live more independently and • Permanent Housing, long-term community-based housing and supportive services for homeless persons with disabilities.
The intent of this type of supportive housing is to enable this special needs population to live as independently as possible in a permanent setting. For more information, contact mhusband@rhodeislandhousing.org or 401 457-1113.
Shelter Plus Care Program The Shelter Plus Care Program (S+C) is designed to link rental assistance to supportive services for hard-to-serve homeless persons with disabilities (primarily those who are seriously mentally ill; have chronic problems with alcohol, drugs, or both; or have acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) and related diseases) and their families. The program provides grants to be used for rental assistance for permanent housing for homeless persons with disabilities.
Rental assistance grants must be matched by supportive services that are equal in value to the amount of rental assistance and appropriate to the needs of the population to be served. S+C is authorized by title IV, subtitle F. of the Stewart B. Mc Kinney Homeless Assistance Act (the McKinney Act). For more information, contact Carmen Mirabal at cmirabal@rhodeislandhousing.org or 401 457-1175.
Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Program The Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS Program addresses the specific needs of persons living with HIV/AIDS and their families. HOPWA, established by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), makes grants to local communities, states, and nonprofit organizations for projects that benefit low income persons medially diagnosed with HIV/AIDS and their families.
HOPWA funding provides housing assistance and related supportive services as part of HUD’s Consolidated Planning initiative that works in partnership with communities and neighborhoods in managing Federal funds appropriated to HIV/AIDS programs. HOPWA grantees are encouraged to develop community-wide strategies and form partnerships with area nonprofit organizations. HOPWA funds may be used for a wide range of housing, social services, program planning, and development costs.
These include, but are not limited to, the acquisition, rehabilitation, or new construction of housing units; costs for facility operations; rental assistance; and short-term payments to prevent homelessness. HOPWA funds also may be used for health care and mental health services, chemical dependency treatment, nutritional services, case management, assistance with daily living, and other supportive services.
Many beneficiaries receive supportive services that are funded by HOPWA or other related public and private programs. In fact, states and cities leverage approximately two dollars for every one dollar provided by the HOPWA program, according to HUD reports. For more information, contact Carmen Mirabal at cmirabal@rhodeislandhousing.org or 401 457-1175.
The Behavioral and Human Services Division provides an Emergency Assistance Program to address the basic shelter and utility needs of Duval County residents who find themselves facing hardships due to loss of income, low wages, debilitating illness, dislodgement or other unanticipated circumstances. The program provides temporary financial and case management services to help prevent homelessness.
Individuals access services by telephoning an appointment line at 858-2994. Appointments are given on a "first caller, first-served" basis for the next business day. Due to the high volume of calls, appointments fill quickly. Individuals with court-ordered eviction notices are given priority and should telephone 858-2817 for immediate assistance.
Specific guidelines and policies are used to determine eligibility, level of financial assistance and other needed resources. Rent, mortage and utility payments are made directly to the supplier in an amount and for a period of time specified by policy. On a daily basis, trained staff is available to provide temporary financial intervention and basic case management services in order to stabilize the household's overall well-being. Participation in a budgeting and money management workshop is often a part of the financial intervention and case plan.
Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Location: Midtown Centre 3400 Building 1809 Art Museum Drive, Suite 100 Jacksonville, FL 32207 Appointments: All customers are seen by appointment unless they have a court-ordered eviction notice.
Next day appointments are made for for Duval County residents by phone through the appointment line, (904) 858-2994. The appointment line opens at 9:30 a.m., Monday through Friday (except holidays), and appointments are given on a ''first-caller, first-served" basis.
Eligibility: Eligibility for services is determined according to specific need, household income, and resources.
Services: Temporary financial assistance with rent, mortgage, and/or utility needs may be available for illness, unemployment, dislodgement, or other unanticipated misfortune which results in the loss or reduction of income.
Wintertime heating assistance is available to eligible elderly individuals ages 60 years and older and for adults receiving disability benefits. Payments from the division are seasonal and may be used for propane/natural gas, electricity, kerosene, or other heating needs.
Wheelchair/stretcher transportation is available to indigent individuals who are medically in need of wheelchair or stretcher transportation, and have no other means of obtaining this service.
Assisted Living Facility (ALF) placement is available when prescribed by a doctor for an eligible individual pending permanent disability or fixed income.
Temporary financial assistance and coordinated case management are available for eligible individuals living with HIV/AIDS.
The division also contracts with a local funeral home for indigent burial/cremation services. For further information about eligibility, please contact Angie McKenzie, (904) 858-2800, ex. 242.
Martha Hemphill, Program Manager Behavioral and Human Services Division 1809 Art Museum Drive, Suite 100 Jacksonville, FL 32207 Phone: (904) 858-2916, ex. 233 Fax: (904) 858-2939 E-mail: MarthaH@coj.net
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EFAHP provides a one-time payment of up to $400 to families who are totally without shelter or face the loss of shelter because of non-payment of rent or mortgage. It also helps those families who have had household disasters such as fire, flood, or other accidents.
Eligibility requirements include:
The household must have at least one child under the age of 18.
The household must live in Florida, or be working or looking for work in Florida.
At least one child or caretaker in the home must be a U. S. citizen or legal resident.
You must have proof of your housing emergency, for example, a copy of a court ordered eviction or foreclosure notice. In the event of a natural disaster such as fire or flood, the EFAHP office can make a telephone call to the sheriff's office, fire department, Department of Children and Families' office, etc., if you provide us with a phone number.
If you do not have enough money in your checking/savings accounts, or the cash to pay your rent or mortgage.
The total household income is compared to the State of Florida's need standard to decide whether the household is eligible.
Income Eligibility Requirements (per income guidelines published in the Federal Register, February 2009)
Household Size
Monthly Income
Household Size
Monthly Income
1
Not Eligible
5
$4,299 or Less
2
$2,429 or Less
6
4,922 or Less
3
3,052 or Less
7
$5,620 or Less
4
3,675 or Less
8
6,169 or Less
Each additional member add $624
All income received during the month you apply is considered, except for those household members who receive SSI.
If you are having financial problems, it must be due to a real emergency, and not from mishandling your money.
You must provide proof of your present living address. Examples include a rent receipt, utility bill, or other paperwork that lists the name of the head of household or other caretaker, and the present address.
Your application must be signed and dated.
How To Apply
To apply for the Emergency Financial Assistance for Housing Program, the following forms must be completed:
This information is provided in PDF format and requires the Adobe Acrobat Reader which is available from Adobe at no charge. Viewers can convert PDF files to html through the Adobe website.
Completed forms, along with proof of your housing emergency (3 day eviction notice, default notice, or foreclosure notice, etc.) should be mailed to:
Department of Children and Families Office on Homelessness - PDHO 1317 Winewood Blvd. Tallahassee, FL 32399-0700
Please call us toll-free at 1-877-891-6445 [or in Tallahassee at (850)488-3700] if you have any questions.
Need help? We've listed some local resources that can provide assistance.
Alabama has eight continuums of care organizations that coordinate services for the homeless regionally. If you are homeless and need help, or if you would like to help others, these organizations may put you in touch with those who provide direct services.
City names that are underlined are linked to a crisis line serving that area.
Homeless Service Organizations - Alabama
Bessemer, Birmingham, Hoover/Jefferson, Shelby, St. Clair Counties
Metropolitan Birmingham Services for the Homeless (MBSH) Mr. Stefan Kertesz, Board Chairman Ms. Michelle Farley, Executive Director 1704 5th Ave., North Birmingham, AL 35203 Phone (205) 254-8833 Fax: (205) 951-9055 Email
Florence/Lauderdale, Colbert, Franklin, Marion, Winston and Lawrence Counties
Homeless Care Council of Northwest Alabama Ms. Brenda Wright, Chairman PO Box 98 Florence, AL 35631 Phone (256) 760-6335 Fax (256) 760-6344 Email
Huntsville, Decatur/Madison, Limestone and Morgan Counties
North Alabama Coalition for the Homeless Mr. Ollie Orton, President Ms. Lineise Arnold, Executive director PO Box 2991 Huntsville, AL 35804 Phone (256) 551-1610 Ext. 223 Email
Montgomery/Montgomery, Elmore, Lowndes and Bullock Counties
Mid-Alabama Coalition for the Homeless (MACH) Ms. Stephanie Paul, President Dr. Cynthia Bisbee, Interim Executive Director PO Box 242201 Montgomery, AL 36124-2201 Phone (334) 261-6182 Fax (334) 265-3391 Email
Mobile/Mobile and Baldwin Counties
Housing First, Inc. Mr. Larry Moons, Board President Mr. Dan Williams, Executive Director 2900 Old Shell Road Mobile, AL 36607 Phone (251) 450-3345 Fax (251) 450-3348 Email
Tuscaloosa/Tuscaloosa County
Tuscaloosa Continuum of Care Group C.H.A.L.E.N.G. of Tuscaloosa Ms. Guyanetta Williams, President The Salvation Army 2902 Greensboro Ave., Tuscaloosa, AL 35403 Phone (205) 758-2804 Fax (205) 349-0135 Email
Anniston, Gadsden/Calhoun and Etowah Counties
Homeless Coalition of Northeast Alabama (HCNEA) Mr. Clarence Williams, Chairman Community Development Administrator City of Anniston PO Box 2168 Anniston, AL 36202 Phone (256) 231-7660 Fax (256) 231-7641 Email
Balance of the State of Alabama
Alabama Rural Coalition for the Homeless Ms. Lillian Zaworski, President ARCH PO Box 451 Montgomery, AL 36101 Phone (334) 387-1208 Fax (334) 842-4803 Email
Russell County (AL) and Muscogee County (GA)
Metropolitan Columbus Task Force for the Homeless, Inc. Ms. Elizabeth Dillard, Executive Director PO Box 811 Columbus, GA 31902 Phone (706) 571-3399 Fax (706) 571-0707
Senior Housing Locator, Enter your City, State or ZIP to instantly locate Assisted Living residences, independent living and retirement communities, or nusring care and rehabilitation.
Community Housing Services, Inc.303.831.1750: Community Housing Services, Inc. (CHS) works with people at risk for homelessness or unnecessary displacement. CHS also provides information about their rights and the community resources that are available to them.
A.C.C.E.S.S. Housing, 6978 Colorado Blvd., 303.289.7078 30-day temporary housing for families with children
Denver Catholic Worker House, 2420 Welton St., 303.296.6390 Transitional shelter for 13 people that are single men and women over the age of 18.
Samaritan House, 2301 Lawrence @ Broadway, 303.294.0241 Men, women and children allowed, TB test, vouchers as appropriate, youth need to arrive before 9:00pm.
Denver Rescue Mission 303.294.0157 Men only. The Denver Rescue Mission provides shelter, food, clothing, education, Christian teaching, and work discipline to meet individuals at their physical and spiritual points of need.
Magdelen Damen House, 52nd & Federal, 303.433.4280 Women and children under 12
Step 13, 2029 Larimer, 303.295.7837
Central Presbyterian Working Man's, 1680 Sherman, 303.831.4910 Men only.
Sacred Heart House, 2844 Lawrence, 303.296.6686 Women and children and single women age 21 and older.
Shelter On The Hill, 14th & Grant, 303.861.2501 Men only.
Denver Emergency Housing Coalition 303.623.6514
Family Homestead, P.O. Box 4186, Denver, 303.830.0787 Emergency housing for families, emergency transitional housing and long-term housing.
Gemini House, 1629 Simms, Lakewood, 303.235.0630 For teenagers 11-17 years old
Salvation Army Crossroads, 1901 29th, 303.298.1028 Men only.
Denver Human Services provides the following services listed below:
The General Assistance (GA)/Homeless Unit is located at the Castro Human Services Center, 1200 Federal Blvd, Denver, CO 80204. For more information, call 720.944.2031.
Eviction Assistance
This assistance is available to individuals and families whose income is at or below 125% of the federal poverty level and who can demonstrate an emergency that has prevented them from being able to pay rent. They must provide a three-day-demand notice, a Writ of Restitution or notice of a court hearing, a lease or rent agreement, and must verify their income is sufficient to pay rent in subsequent months. A photo I.D. and Social Security number is also required.
The applicant must have lived in his or her current housing for six months or more, or in a Denver shelter for 30 days or more for first month’s rental assistance, and must not be paying more than 75% of their current income for housing. Eviction assistance is not available for deposits or late fees.
Respite Care/Room & Board
This assistance is available to single individuals who are homeless and who verify, through a physician’s statement, a need for 24-hour rest or respite care. A photo I.D. and Social Security number is also required.
Emergency Housing
This assistance is available to homeless families who have been in Denver 30 days or more and who have applied for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF). Housing is available in one of four public housing projects for up to 90 days if the family will work towards regaining self-sufficiency and cooperate with case management services provided through Family HomeStead. A photo I.D., Social Security number, birth certificates and adequate police clearance record are required.
Emergency Overnight Shelter
This assistance is available to families, single women, and the elderly when all of the city’s emergency shelter beds are full. It is not available for single, able-bodied men, as adequate shelter exists for this population. Assistance is provided through a motel voucher for no more than four calendar days per year. A photo I.D. and Social Security number is required.
Emergency Food
McDonalds coupons are available for those individuals whose food stamps have not been processed timely and/or at their case manager’s discretion.
Need temporary housing? Transitional Housing may be an option.
A nonprofit, religious group or other organization will temporarily house a family or individual in need of housing. Generally, transitional housing will require employment of at least 35 hours per week. In most cases, residency may last from 6 months to 2 years (each program will vary). Most transitional housing agencies will require an application and participation from the resident in life skills classes such as budgeting, credit and other topics. Wake County has several programs to assist families or individuals. Please view the list below and contact the transitional housing agency for program/housing fees, eligibility requirements and additional information.
The Carying Place, Inc. Target Population: Homeless families with children The Carying Place gives homeless families with children an opportunity to improve their financial situation, leading to permanent affordable housing. P O Box 622, Cary, NC 27512 919-462-1800 Fax: 919-462-1800
Glory to Glory House of Refuge Target Population: Single, Homeless Women with HIV/AIDS, Substance Abuse & Mental Illness Glory to Glory House offers women a challenging program based on individual needs. 1700 Carson St., Raleigh, NC 27608 919-829-9491 Fax: 919-832-3467 Toll Free 877-889-0418
Harriet's House Target Population: Mothers Leaving Correctional Facilities Harriet's House helps ex-offenders reunite with their children, find a job, establish credit and obtain permanent, descent housing. Passage Home, Inc. P O Box 17588, Raleigh, NC 27619 919-834-0666
Matthew House Target Population: Homeless Families with Children Matthew House helps families attain permanent, safe housing and economic self-sufficiency. Passage Home, Inc. P O Box 17588, Raleigh, NC 27619 919-834-0666
New Life Connection Transitional Housing for Women Target Population: Women in Crisis New Life Connection provides transitional housing to help women connect/reconnect to self, family, community and church by offering a supportive educational treatment environment. P O Box 24982, Raleigh, NC 27611 919-833-3393
YWCA – Women in Transition Target Population: Single Women The Women in Transition program is an empowerment program for single females ages 18 and up. 1012 Oberlin Road, Raleigh, NC 27605 919-828-3205
Commonly referred to as the HGAP Program, this statewide program provides Delaware homeowners with assistance in preventing residential mortgage foreclosure(s) that result from circumstances beyond the homeowner's control. Assistance is provided in the form of a grant of up to ,000 or four monthly mortgage payments, whichever is less. The guidelines define all arrearages as one payment, therefore it is possible that the grant may pay arrearages plus up to three "continuing" payments as long as the total amount does not exceed the ,000 maximum benefit. Please click here to see HGAP Brochure.
How To Apply
Please contact DSHA at 1-888-363-8808 or 302-577-5001. Appointments will be held at the DSHA Office: Carvel State Office Building 820 N. French Street 10th Floor Wilmington, DE 19801
Grant Recipient Qualifications:
Families must have at least one related child in the home under the age of 18.
Relationship required to the dependent child: Any relative by blood, marriage, or adoption that is within the fifth degree of kinship to the dependent child.
To qualify, a borrower's current gross family income cannot exceed:
Income Limits: The maximum household incomes eligible for wage earning households are:
1 Person Families
,418 Per Month (,016 annually)
2 Person Families
,290 Per Month (,480 annually)
3 or more Person Families
,455 Per Month (,470 annually)
The maximum household incomes for families which do not have a wage earning parent or caretaker to meet eligibility requirements of the program as delineated in the following chart.
Family Size
*Maximum Monthly Parent/Caretaker Income
2
0.99
3
,143.99
4
,377.99
5
,611.99
6
,844.99
ADD $ 234 per person above six in the family.
SSI recipient: are not included in the family size count; their income is not counted toward the income limit.
The income of minors is not counted.
The program was created to address specific needs for homeowners with dependent children. Funds are to be spent in a manner consistent to achieve that purpose and:
Are designed to deal with a specific crisis situation or episode of need;
Are not intended to meet recurrent or ongoing needs; and
Will not extend beyond four months.
Support provided to families using funds under this program must meet all three of the above criteria and be expected to stabilize the household so that they are able to meet their needs.
Mortgage Sustainability: Applicants for Homeownership GAP must demonstrate a reasonable expectation that they will be able to resume their regular mortgage payments after they receive their grant.
Homeownership GAP may be used in conjunction with Delaware Emergency Mortgage Assistance Program: Assistance may be combined as long as applicants meet both Homeownership GAP and DEMAP eligibility requirements. This would allow an applicant access up to ,000 in combined grant/loan benefits. For DEMAP program, please click here to see DEMAP brochure.
Applicants for the grant program must provide the following at time of application:
1040 Tax Return
Verification of All Household Income
Hardship Letter Detailing Specifics on the Nature of the Hardship
Hardship Supporting Documentation
Most Recent Mortgage Statement Listing Mortgage Holder, Amount Due, and Payment Address
DSHA retains right to request additional in order to verify applicant eligibility.
The Emergency Rental Assistance Program is administered by Crisis Assistance Ministry and serves individuals and families in financial distress by preventing evictions. The program requires the tenant to agree to a crisis resolution plan. It also requires that the landlord not to evict the tenant. The landlord also agrees to consider rent relief, including forgiveness of late fees. The financial assistance amounts to a maximum of 0 per month for rent for up to 90 days (maximum of 0 per family per year).
To qualify for Emergency Housing Assistance, tenants must meet the following criteria:
Earn 80% or less of median income (with priority given to persons earning 60% or less of median income)
Live in substandard, overcrowded or unaffordable housing
On or eligible for the Charlotte Housing Authority master waiting list
Be located within the City Within A City area
Experiencing a short-term financial crisis
Priority is given to families with children under 15 years of age living in the home.
Funding for this program is through the Innovative Housing Fund.
For more information contact: Crisis Assistance Ministry, 704.371.3001 Rebecca Pfeiffer, 704.336.2266.
The Homeless Prevention Program provides rental assistance, utility assistance and supportive services directly related to the prevention of homelessness to eligible individuals and families who are in danger of eviction, foreclosure or homelessness or are currently homeless. The program is designed to stabilize individuals and families in their existing homes, shorten the amount of time that individuals and families stay in shelters and assist individuals and families with securing affordable housing.
Who can receive these services?
Persons who may be eligible include households that are in immediate danger of eviction, foreclosure or homelessness or are currently homeless. The household must document a temporary economic crisis beyond its control and must be able to demonstrate an ability to meet the prospective rental/utility obligations after the assistance has been granted based on current or anticipated income.
The Homeless Prevention Program is just five years old, yet it has served many people. Over 14,000 households were served in FY2007, the majority of households were families.
What services are provided?
Homeless prevention services are provided through Illinois Homeless Services Continua of Care. This is a network of local governments, community organizations and non-profit agencies that are geographically linked together to cover the service needs of the entire state. There are nearly seventy provider agencies, within twenty-one Continua of Care, working to fulfill the need for homelessness prevention.
Payment of rent arrears to prevent eviction (3 months maximum).
Payment of a rent or security deposit (2 months maximum).
Payment of utility bills and arrearage.
Supportive services to prevent homelessness or repeated episodes of homelessness, include:
For eligible households, the Security Deposit Guarantee Program provides a guarantee to landlords of up to two month's rent instead of an actual payment.
WHO CAN APPLY FOR THESECURITY DEPOSIT GUARANTEE PROGRAM?
Two groups of income-eligible persons can apply. The first includes persons who hold a Section 8 voucher or DSS rent subsidy (e.g. RAP, T-RAP) certificate newly issued while the applicant was on the waiting list of DSS or a housing authority. [ DSS has suspended indefinitly intake for this group.] The second includes income-eligible households (of one or more individuals living together as a unit) which reside in an emergency shelter or in emergency housing in CT. Emergency housing means a temporary residential facility, such as a hotel, motel, hospital, residential treatment facility, prison, alternative incarceration center, convalescent care center, state institution, or shelter for victims of domestic violence. Emergency housing also includes the private residence of a friend or relative which temporarily shelters households displaced within the past 45 days due to an eviction, catastrophic event, or domestic violence.
Also included are those who cannot remain in permanent housing because they:
have had one of several types of legal judgments entered against them (see your local DSS office for specific details).
have left housing to escape domestic violence.
have been displaced by a catastrophic event or other circumstance which has made their previous housing uninhabitable.
share an apartment with a leaseholder who is being evicted or who is engaged in criminal activity.
have been illegally locked out.
live with a tenant who received a notice to quit due to termination of a rental agreement for lapse of time.
have relocated because a child in the family has been found to have an abnormally high level of lead in her/his blood.
Also included are those served a notice to quit in a summary process action.
HOW & WHERE DOES A HOUSEHOLD APPLY FOR THE SECURITY DEPOSIT GUARANTEE PROGRAM?
Application forms are available at each local DSS office. Information for all adults in a household must be included on the application. If the household is staying at an emergency homeless shelter or a domestic violence shelter, they may apply there.
WHAT ARE THE INCOME ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SECURITY DEPOSIT GUARANTEE PROGRAM?
To be eligible for the program, an applicant must meet one of the following conditions:
1) the applicant is a current recipient of some form of welfare, including Temporary Family Assistance (TFA), Diversion, Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC), State-Administered General Assistance (SAGA), General Assistance (GA), Refugee Assistance, Aid to the Aged, Blind or Disabled (AABD), or Food Stamps, Safety Net, or Medicaid, or
2) the annual gross income of the applicant household does not exceed 150% of the Federal Poverty Income Guidelines (see your local DSS office for specific details).
HOW ARE BENEFITS PAID?
There is an agreement with the landlord that DSS will guarantee payment of the agreed-upon security deposit, in part or in whole, if the tenant moves out of the apartment and there is any damage caused by the tenant which requires repair, or if the tenant owes back rent. The landlord must submit a claim for payment within 30 days after the family moves out of the unit.
Emergency Shelter Program provides information and referral to emergency shelters in the tri-county area. The program screens homeless families with children seeking emergency shelter and conducts intake for eligible families for the Annie Ross House. Families who have been residents of Clackamas County or need to be located in Clackamas County for specific reasons have priority.
Rent Assistance Program oversees a variety of limited rental assistance funds that are only available to people with eviction notices. Eligibility requirements vary with fund sources, but are limited to low-income families with children, disabled adults, and adults 45+ who are at risk. When funds are available, the program conducts intake appointments and works with landlords to prevent evictions.
The program also provides information concerning the eviction process, regardless of the availability of rent funds.
Specialized Housing Information
Specialized Housing Information and Referral provides information and referral on housing issues and resources. The program maintains a list of low-cost rental housing resources in Clackamas County for families, people with disabilities, and seniors. It also maintains a list of emergency shelters in the tri-county area. Brochures are available on landlord-tenant law and fair housing law.
Specialized Information and Referral provides telephone or in-office assessments to identify the needs of persons aged 60 years and older or persons 18 years and older who have disabilities. Needs could include: long-term care, financial assistance, in-home support, counseling, and more. Following the assessment, staff members provide information and referral to meet these needs. Information and Referral is also available to the general community on other issues concerning seniors and persons with disabilities.
For information call CCSS, (503) 655-8640.
Alternatives Beyond Independent Living (ABIL) volunteers and staff present to community groups information on options for adults who can no longer be completely independent. Options range from simple adjustments in the home to specialized nursing care.
For Information on Alternatives Beyond Independent Living, call (503) 655-8875.
Emergency housing requests include pre-screening and scheduling of an intake appointment. Rent funds are limited and may not be available.
What are Housing Crisis Services? The Housing Crisis team provides information and referral services, short-term crisis
counseling, limited financial assistance when funding is available, and coordination of services with other agencies serving families and individuals experiencing housing difficulties.
Such difficulties may include problems with landlords, unsafe housing, the need for shelter, the need to find affordable housing, or eviction prevention. In addition, the housing crisis team conducts the initial screening for the SOS Prospect Place Family Shelter Program.
Who receives Housing Crisis Services? Housing Crisis Services assists families and individuals who reside in or are moving to Washtenaw County.
What are Eviction Prevention and Housing Relocation services? Eviction Prevention helps families and individuals who have been served with an eviction notice to maintain housing by providing financial assistance for a portion of their rent. This assistance depends on availability of funds.
Housing Relocation helps homeless families to obtain housing with financial assistance for a portion of the rent on a new apartment. This assistance depends on availability of funds. Housing Crisis Services will work with families to identify other sources of financial assistance.
Who is eligible for Eviction Prevention and Housing Relocation services? Families are eligible for financial assistance if they have:
an income that will help them to sustain their housing
an eviction notice of seven days (only for families needing eviction prevention assistance)
Families are eligible for financial assistance once every 12 months.
What if families need emergency shelter? Housing Crisis Services can refer consumers to emergency shelters within and outside of Washtenaw County, usually in the Detroit or Jackson area. If families need transportation to shelters outside of the county, Housing Crisis Services will provide transportation. (Transportation assistance is dependent upon available funding.)
When there are openings, Housing Crisis Services screens families for the SOS Prospect Place Family Shelter. Families are then referred to Prospect Place Family Shelter staff for a comprehensive intake and assessment.
What are some of the reasons that families seek assistance? Lack of Affordable Housing--Many families cannot afford housing in Washtenaw County. Due to the lack of affordable housing options, families are often forced to spend more than 75% of their total income for housing.
Lack of Family Emergency Shelters--In Washtenaw County, there are three homeless family shelters for families who are not in a domestic violence situation and who are over the age of 18. These shelters have approximately 17 family units. Many families are forced to seek emergency shelter outside of Washtenaw County. When families move out of the county to be housed in emergency shelters, adult family members may lose their jobs. Children are uprooted from their schools and friendship networks.
Challenges in Renting Apartments--Some landlords and apartment complexes are biased against families with poor credit records, large families, disabilities, etc. Housing Crisis Services team members work with consumers to identify alternative housing options and refer them to legal advocacy support if they suspect discrimination.
How do people access our services? We are located at 114 North River Street in Ypsilanti. The Housing Crisis Services' phone hours are Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. We can be reached at (734) 484-4300. Housing Crisis Services team members are available to meet in person with families Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Wednesday 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
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