Housing Assistance Programs

Housing Assistance Programs

Models and Partnerships

We connect residents to practical, proven housing supports—delivered with community partners. From rental assistance and landlord mediation to benefits, legal help, and move-in essentials, our partnerships make stability possible and help it last.

Models

Explore the core program guides below. Each item links to a short overview or handout you can share with clients and partners.

• Emergency Rental Assistance  Short-term help for rent arrears or a current bill to prevent eviction and stabilize housing.

• Utility Assistance & Energy Relief  Support for electric, gas, water, and payment plans to keep services on and affordable.

• Eviction Prevention & Mediation  Early-warning outreach, landlord negotiation, and connections to legal partners.

• Rapid Re-Housing (RRH)  Time-limited rental aid with case management to help households exit homelessness quickly.

• Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH)  Long-term housing plus intensive services for neighbors with the highest needs.

• Security Deposit & Move-In Essentials  Help with deposits, application fees, and basic furnishings where funding allows.

• Document & ID Recovery  Step-by-step assistance obtaining IDs, birth certificates, and Social Security cards.

• Benefits Enrollment & SOAR  Screening and applications for SNAP/Medicaid and SSI/SSDI via SOAR for eligible clients.

• Legal Aid Referrals  Connections to pro-bono and partner attorneys for housing-related legal issues.

• Landlord Partnership Program  Unit recruitment, risk-mitigation supports, and a single point of contact for owners.

• Income & Employment Support  Resume clinics, job referrals, training linkages, and budgeting for housing success.

• Behavioral Health Linkage  Warm hand-offs to primary care, mental health, and recovery services.