Program: HOMELESS ASSISTANCE SERVICES

Agency: COUNTY OF VENTURA - HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY (HSA)

Description

Provides funds to assist individuals and families who are currently homeless, or facing homelessness from rental housing within 21 days. Eligible applicants may receive various types of assistance, including:

Homeless prevention rental payment
Rental deposit & short-term rental payments
Credit counseling
Utility deposits & utility payment
Moving and storage costs
Follow-up visits with a case manager

NOTE: All checks go directly to vendors, not clients.

Eligibility

Must:

-Be homeless or facing eviction within 21 days. If individual is currently homeless, must have potential rental unit in mind when going through assessment

-Meet income limits based on family size

-Have no other housing options or financial resources to find or keep housing

-Be a Ventura County resident and U.S. citizen, or qualified resident alien

-Have the financial ability to maintain housing after rental assistance is received

-Be in the county for at least 90 days

Application Process

Call to speak with a program representative to apply. Application process can take varying lengths of time depending on the complexity of the situation and on how quickly the required documents are provided.
NOTE: Applicants can only apply for this assistance once every 18 months.

Documents

-Certification of Homelessness document -Proof of all income (such as pay stubs, Notice of Action for public benefits, Social Security notice) -Proof of income/benefits and completed budget worksheet -Document stating current address (such as a utility bill) -Photo ID (for all adults in household) -Social Security Card (for all household members)

Fees

No fee

Service Areas