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Housing Choice Voucher Program

This federal program provides rent subsidies for very low income people who find their own housing in private homes and apartment buildings. MSHDA administers approximately 24,000 Housing Choice Vouchers. Renters can find more information in our “Guidelines for Tenants” brochure. Landlords can find more information in our “Landlord Guidelines” brochure.

For tips on what to look for in a rental unit, refer to the brochure “A Good Place to Live.”

HUD regulations encourage applicants with Housing Choice Vouchers to look for housing outside of concentrated areas, maps are available to identify those areas.

Note: The waiting list for this program is very long and is closed when full. Open application periods are advertized in the newspapers. To apply for a Housing Choice Voucher contact the Housing Agent assigned to the county where you wish to reside. The Housing Agent will verify the status (open vs. closed) of the waiting list, explain eligibility requirements, etc. Housing Agent contact information can be found using the County Information Map.

Participants in the Housing Choice Voucher Program may qualify for other opportunities such as the Family Self-Sufficiency and Homeownership Programs.

The Office of Housing Voucher Programs Policy and Procedures Manual can be viewed here: Policy and Procedures Manual

The Housing Voucher Programs Administrative Plan can be viewed here: Administrative Plan

To apply for a project-based voucher (subsidized housing at specified developments within the state) for homeless persons with special needs, veterans, elderly, and domestic violence survivors, please contact the housing agent listed for the specific development you wish to live at for more information. Developments and agent contacts are available in the Project-based Voucher Developments List.

The HUD VASH Program is for homeless veterans. It combines the HUD Housing Choice Voucher rental assistance with case management services from a VA Medical Center. View the following page for more information: HUD VASH Vouchers

See the County Information Map for information and contacts related to the Housing Voucher Program.

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  Rhode Island Housing oversees the management of 20,000 apartments for low-income seniors, families and persons with disabilities. Approximately 15,000 of these apartments are Section 8. Under this category, tenants pay 30 percent of their income for rent. The remaining 5,000 apartments have a variety of subsidies that keep the rents affordable for low-income households.

Generally, residents of Section 8 apartments must earn no more than 50 percent of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) median family income for their community and household size. other apartments are restricted to households earning no more than 60 percent of HUD median family income.

Applicants can apply for housing in any community in which they would like to live. Most communities have a waiting list for these affordable housing units.

For more information, contact Rhode Island Housing, 44 Washington Street, Providence, RI 02903 at 457-1234 (Voice) or 450-1394 (TTY). Their website is www.rihousing.com.

Many cities and towns have public housing authorities that provide affordable apartments and Section 8 vouchers. Contact your local city or town hall.

The Department of Elderly Affairs also publishes the Security Journal, a quarterly informational newsletter designed to keep housing managers and residents informed and educated on issues such as fire safety and prevention, personal security, and updates on DEA programs and activities. For more information,call 462-0539.

Assisted living provides a combination of housing and services in a setting designed to offer choice, independence, and dignity. These homes may be small, family-style places or large, apartment-style facilities.As a general rule, residents must be ambulatory (canes, walkers, and sometimes wheelchairs are acceptable) and not require on-going extensive medical and nursing care.

Assisted living provides rooms or apartments, meals, 24-hour staffing, assistance with personal care and medication, housekeeping, laundry, activities, and other services that allow adults to stay in the community. The cost varies considerably.
There are more than 60 licensed assisted living facilities in the state.

For a listing of assisted living facilities, contact DEA at 462-3000 (Voice) . Additional information can be obtained by calling the Rhode Island Assisted Living Association, 2224 Pawtucket Avenue, East Providence, RI 02914 at 435-8882 or the Rhode Island Department of Health- Facilities Regulation at 222-2566.

The Rhode Island Coalition for the Homeless, 160 Broad Street, Providence, RI 02903 publishes the Street Sheet and lists emergency shelters, food pantries, and other helpline information. Call 421-6458. Their web site is www.rihomeless.com.

Crossroads Rhode Island, 160 Broad Street, Providence,RI 02903 also provides information and referral for the homeless and those in transition. Call 521-2255.

The Rhode Island Housing’s Home Improvement & Lead Abatement Program can assist qualified residents in obtaining low-interest home repair and improvement loans. Call 450-1350.
Some grants or loans for home repair may be available through local communities. Call the city or town hall.

The U.S.D.A. Rural Development, 60 Quaker Lane, Suite 44, Warwick, RI 02886 also provides grants and loans for home repair and improvement to qualified homeowners. Call 826-0842.

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For more than 60 years, Greensboro Housing Authority (GHA) has played a key role in providing housing options for low- and moderate-income citizens of Greensboro, North Carolina. Chartered in 1941 under North Carolina law as a quasi-governmental corporation, GHA is governed by a seven-member Board of Commissioners appointed by the Mayor of Greensboro. The Board of Commissioners includes two GHA community residents. GHA currently manages 2,105 public housing units in 17 different communities scattered throughout the city. GHA also administers over 2,600 Section 8 vouchers that provide rental assistance to families renting housing units owned by private landlords.

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Housing Development and Preservation Program

The purpose of the Housing Development and Preservation Program is to promote and facilitate housing primarily for low- and moderate-income households, in order to foster an inclusive and balanced community.

The program solicits and evaluates proposals involving requests by developers for financial assistance from the City for the construction of new housing units or the rehabilitation of existing housing units. This result in the creation of housing that is affordable to low- and moderate-income people and that will remain affordable for 90 years pursuant to an agreement recorded against the title.

For further information about the Housing Development and Preservation Program, call (805) 564-5461.
   

 
   

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why the concern about affordable housing in Santa Barbara?

What is affordable housing and who does it serve?

How does one apply for an affordable apartment?

How does the City help first-time and other moderate-income homebuyers?

How can developers participate in creating affordable housing?

How do homeowners apply for rehabilitation loans?

How are the homeless provided for?

Who can I contact about the City's Affordable Housing Programs?

 

Why the concern about Affordable Housing in Santa Barbara?
Santa Barbara residents enjoy a beautiful environment bordered by mountains and seashore, with clean air, a temperate climate, and charming ambiance. But this beautiful City exacts a high price from those who live here. Housing costs are among the highest in the nation, and vacancy rates are among the lowest.

The high housing costs result in problems for many residents. The gap between incomes and housing costs is great. Many people commute long distances from less expensive housing in outlying areas. Much of the housing is seriously overcrowded, as families double and triple up in order to stay in the City. Children who grow up here are often forced to leave the area in search of housing they can afford. The low vacancy rate contributes to substandard housing, as unscrupulous landlords get nearly the same rent for units they allow to deteriorate as for well-maintained units.

Responsible property owners face stiff challenges. Many local homeowners are elderly, living on fixed incomes and residing in homes that need extensive repairs. Landlords renting to low- and moderate-income people at affordable rents do not have operating budgets or reserves that can cover rehabilitation expenses.

The City has done well in creating a level of affordable housing that constitutes 12% of the City's housing stock. The City is in the process of analyzing several strategies to provide even more affordable housing opportunities.

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What is Affordable Housing and Who Does it Serve?
(RENT & INCOME LEVELS)

Affordable housing means housing that does not cost more than 30 percent of a household's gross income. For example, an affordable monthly rent for a household earning ,000 per month would be 0 (including utilities). For homeowners, affordable monthly housing expenses for a household earning ,000 per month would be ,200 (including mortgage payments, taxes, and condominium association fees).

The City's affordable rental housing programs are targeted to low- or very low-income households. Affordable ownership housing programs are targeted to moderate-income households. Under the City's new Density Bonus Program, units are also provided for middle and upper middle income households. The maximum limits for these and other income levels are listed in the table below. They are based on median income figures the federal government calculates annually for Santa Barbara County, with adjustments made for household size.

Maximum Income for Various Income Categories For Santa Barbara County as of MARCH 2009

Area Median Income = ,400

 
   

 
   

NUMBER OF PERSONS

CATEGORY
   

% of Median
   

1
   

2
   

3
   

4
   

5
   

6

Median
   

100%
   

,280
   

,320
   

,360
   

,400
   

,030
   

,660

Very Low
   

--
   

,250
   

,100
   

,000
   

,900
   

,000
   

,100

Low
   

--
   

,600
   

,800
   

,050
   

,250
   

,250
   

,200

Moderate
   

120%
   

,140
   

,580
   

,030
   

,480
   

,240
   

,990

Middle
   

160%
   

,850
   

,110
   

1,380
   

2,640
   

1,650
   

0,660

Upper Middle
   

200%
   

,560
   

2,640
   

6,720
   

0,800
   

2,060
   

3,320

 

Eligibility determinations are based on total gross income (before taxes) from all household members. Allowances are made for childcare expenses and other costs. Please contact staff for more information.

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How does one apply for an affordable apartment?
The City of Santa Barbara and its Redevelopment Agency provide critical financial assistance to developers of affordable rental housing. Neither the City nor the Redevelopment Agency own or manage the properties. The following is a list of owner/managers of affordable rental housing the City and its Redevelopment Agency have helped finance:

    * The Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara is a local public agency that provides affordable housing as well as supportive services to eligible persons with limited incomes. The Housing Authority owns and manages hundreds of units throughout the City and also offers rent subsidies to eligible households. Contact them by calling 965-1071 or by visiting their website at http://www.hacsb.org/ Link to World Wide Web - You are Leaving the City Web Site..
    * People's Self-help Housing Corporation and The Duncan Group own and manage hundreds of units of affordable housing throughout Santa Barbara County and provide on-site community services. Contact them by calling their local office at 962-5152 or by visiting their website at http://www.pshhc.org/ Link to World Wide Web - You are Leaving the City Web Site..
    * The Community Housing Corporation owns and manages several affordable housing projects throughout the City. Those interested can pick up applications at their offices located at 11 E. Haley Street in downtown Santa Barbara. Call (805) 963-9644 for more information.
    * Mercy Housing California has developed thousands of affordable housing units throughout the State. They own and operate two projects in Oxnard and are planning a large project for low-income families and seniors in Santa Barbara. For more information, visit their website. http://www.mercyhousing.org/ Link to World Wide Web - You are Leaving the City Web Site..

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How does the City help first-time and other eligible homebuyers?
Hundreds of condominium units and single-family homes have been constructed under the City's Housing Development and Preservation Program for eligible low, moderate, middle and upper middle income homebuyers. In acquiring their affordable homes, owners have agreed to comply with resale restrictions that limit the resale price and require a new buyer to be of low, moderate, middle income, or upper-middle income.

When owners wish to sell their homes, they contact the City to find out what the allowable resale price will be. Owners are free to select a buyer from the City's list or find their own qualified buyer. Upon request, we provide to owners our current “Interest List”. Owners are free to sell to any qualified household. There is no guarantee that they will select their buyer from the list. The interest list is also provided to developers when new projects are being marketed.

Your name remains on the “Interest List” for SIX MONTHS from the date you submit your request. It is your responsibility to submit a new written request for your name to remain on the list.

For more information, click on the links above. You may also contact Deirdre Randolph, Housing Programs Specialist at (805) 564-5461 or by email: DRandolph@SantaBarbaraCA.gov.

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How can developers participate in creating affordable housing?
The City has implemented a comprehensive program to encourage the preservation and construction of affordable housing. Santa Barbara's housing program consists of several activities. Through most of these activities the City provides financial and/or land use incentives to a developer in exchange for a recorded agreement that some or all of the housing units will remain affordable to a certain income group (for example, "low-income" or "moderate-income") for a specified number of years.

Direct Financial Assistance
The program solicits and evaluates proposals involving requests by developers for financial assistance from the City for the construction of new housing units or the rehabilitation of existing housing units. This result in the creation of housing that is affordable to low- and moderate-income people and that will remain affordable for 60 years pursuant to an agreement recorded against the title.

The City primarily provides direct financial assistance to nonprofit housing developers. (For-profit developers generally participate in the density bonus program described below.) The City generally provides gap financing that is the last portion of financing that enables the developer to create a project with rents and home prices low enough to be affordable by low- and moderate-income households. Financial assistance generally comes in the form of a 30-year, three percent loan.

Density Bonus
Through the City's density bonus program the City allows development of a greater number of units than would normally be allowed under the existing zoning. As a tradeoff, some or all of the units on the site are subject to rent restrictions or resale controls which provide for continued affordability to low income renters or moderate income purchasers for at least thirty years. Since the beginning of the City's density bonus program in the early 1980s, the Planning Commission has approved 58 projects with density bonus. These projects contained approximately 415 bonus units and 961 affordable units.

For details, please see the Density Bonus Program.

For further information, contact Simon Kiefer at (805) 564-5461 or by email: SKiefer@SantaBarbaraCA.gov.

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How do homeowners apply for rehabilitation loans?
The City's Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program is designed to keep housing affordable for lower income homeowners and to maintain and upgrade the existing housing stock within the City of Santa Barbara. Loans are designed to correct health and safety deficiencies in homes such as: Plumbing, Electrical, Structural, Roofing, Lead Based Paint Removal, etc.

Homes must be located within the City limits. The maximum loan amount is ,000 per unit. Loans have a fixed interest rate of 3% and a term of 20 years. Deferred payment loans are available in special certain economic situations.

To apply for a loan or obtain further information, contact Carol Carpenter at 564-5461 or by email: CCarpenter@SantaBarbaraCA.gov.

See the Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program page for more detailed information.

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How are the homeless provided for?

Homeless housing shelters and support services in the City of Santa Barbara.

The City of Santa Barbara has helped finance the operation and in some cases, the construction of homeless housing shelters throughout the City. Listed below are the homeless housing shelters and centers currently in operation:

    * The Cacique Street Center provides a range of services to the Santa Barbara homeless community. The shelter offers beds for up to 200 men and women on a first-come first-served basis during the winter months from December 1 through March 31. The Day Center operates year-round and provides meals and a range of social and support services, along with a limited number of shelter beds. The shelter and day center are located at 816 Cacique Street.
    * Transition House operates a homeless family shelter for up to 63 families. In conjunction with the shelter services, Transition House offers childcare and job-training services, along with other housing opportunities. Transition House is located at 434 E. Ortega Street. Contact them at (805) 966-9668, or visit their website: http://www.transitionhouse.com/ Link to World Wide Web - You are Leaving the City Web Site..
    * The Salvation Army provides year-round shelter and support services to those employed or seeking employment and to people referred by various social service agencies. There are 60 beds in the shelter. The Salvation Army provides breakfast to shelter residents at the center and operates a mobile meal program at various locations. The Salvation Army is located at 423 Chapala Street in downtown Santa Barbara. For more information, call them at (805) 962-6281 or visit their website: http://www.salvationarmy.org/ Link to World Wide Web - You are Leaving the City Web Site..
    * The Rescue Mission primarily provides drug and alcohol rehabilitation for both men and women. It also provides sleeping quarters for the homeless at night, which includes breakfast and dinner. Stays at the mission are generally limited to ten nights per month. The Rescue Mission is located at 525 East Yanonali Street. Contact them at (805) 966-1316, or visit their website: http://www.sbrm.org/ Link to World Wide Web - You are Leaving the City Web Site..

For more information on homeless services contact The Homeless Service Resource Center at (805) 692-4999.


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Who Can I Contact About the City's Affordable Housing Programs?
Affordable Housing Programs staff can be contacted by calling (805) 564-5461 or by the email addresses indicated below:

Simon Kiefer: Housing Development & Preservation Program
SKiefer@SantaBarbaraCA.gov

Carol Carpenter: Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program
CCarpenter@SantaBarbaraCA.gov

Deirdre Randolph: Homebuyer Qualification
DRandolph@SantaBarbaraCA.gov

Steven Faulstich: Affordable Housing Programs Supervisor
SFaulstich@SantaBarbaraCA.gov

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The Housing Authority of the County of San Diego has programs for low-income households to help them pay their rent. A portion of the rent is paid on behalf of the families directly to their landlords. You may view listings for available units by bedroom size. These listings are provided by landlords willing to participate in the rental assistance programs. Be aware that families are not restricted to the units on this list. You may also look for units on your own.  If you are looking for a unit to accommodate the needs of a person with disabilities, the Housing Authority is committed to provide services and resources to help you.  The  National Accessible Housing Clearing House and ForRent.com have information on accessible units.  The Housing Authority is neither affiliated with, nor endorses the National Accessible Housing Clearing House or ForRent.com.   

In order to qualify for the programs, you must live in certain areas of the county, and you must place your name on our waiting list. The wait may be 5-8 years, or more depending on our funding levels. Unfortunately, we don't have emergency assistance available. These programs are:

HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER PROGRAM - Eligible families selected off our waiting list can choose a unit in any area we serve that an owner is willing to join the program. They must pay at least 30% of their adjusted monthly income for rent and utilities. We will pay the rest to the landlord, as long as the total rent and utilities are at, or below a certain standard, called a payment standard. If the rent is too high, the unit may not be eligible for assistance.  Click here to see a more in depth description of the Housing Choice Voucher Program.

Eligible Households  -- Highest priority goes to:

Applicants who live or work in the jurisdiction of the Housing Authority of the County of San Diego and are at least one of the following:

    * Families with dependent children.
    * Working Applicants- (Must have worked at least 32 + hours per week for the previous six months. Applicants may combine job training or an academic program as part of the previous 12-month requirement. Applicants receiving Unemployment, Disability, or Workman's Compensation Benefits will be considered qualifying under the preference if those benefits were the result 12 continuous months of employment at 32 + hours per week up to the start of the above referenced benefits.)
    * Elderly families (head of household or spouse is 62 years of age or older).
    * Disabled families (head of household or spouse is disabled).
    * Veterans or surviving spouses of veterans (other than dishonorable discharge)

Eligible Units - The unit the family selects must meet certain standards. We will inspect the unit before any assistance is paid, and at least once a year, as long as assistance is being paid. The unit must always be in decent, safe, and sanitary condition. The unit checklist is available in our library.

Program Rules - The rights and responsibilities for participants of the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher can be found in the Family Handbook.

MODERATE REHABILITATION PROGRAM - This program offers privately owned rental units in East County for low-income families.  There are approximately 135 of these units.  If a unit becomes available, applicants are selected off our waiting list and referred to the landlord for screening and selection.  If the landlord determines a family suitable, we will then determine if the family is eligible for participation in the program.  Finally, the eligible family moves into the unit and pays a portion of the rent based on income, while we pay the remainder of the rent.  The family's eligibility for continued participation is reviewed annually.

You may be eligible for the above programs if:

Geography
You must live or work in an unincorporated area of San Diego County, or in Chula Vista, Coronado, Del Mar, El Cajon, Escondido, Imperial Beach, La Mesa, Lemon Grove, Poway, San Marcos, Santee, Solana Beach, or Vista.  

If you live outside of these areas, there are 5 other Housing Authorities in San Diego County.  Contact the one for the city you live in.

    * The San Diego Housing Commission  serving the city of San Diego
    * Community Development Commission of National City
    * City of Encinitas Community Development
    * City of Oceanside Housing Department
    * City of Carlsbad Housing and Redevelopment Department

 

Income
Your total gross annual income must be at or below 50% of the San Diego County Area Median Income (AMI).

If you meet the above requirements and wish to apply for rental assistance, you may submit an application on-line at www.sdhcd.org.  If you require specific accommodation to complete the application, please contact our office at (858) 694-4801 or (877) 478-LIST.   

 

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I live in a low income apartment in MN I'm trying to move because of the things that go on in and around the building I've signed up for all type of house there is and nothing has come through for me what else can I do

I am 41, married for 19years to my childhood sweetheart and a mother of 3. My family and i know about hard times it haw seemed over the years that when things start going good something happens.Shortly after my husband &I were married he became very ill. We still proceeded in starting a business of building custom homes with in 4years he underwent a surgery that we were told would cure him.Instead the surgen turned out to be not even licensed in the medical field and had pulled a scam since he came to america(Doctor Death of Australia).This doctor had started in NY hospital he left alot dead there and they recommended him out west in Oregon/Washington and they recommended the doctor to Australia were they decided to convict him for the 23 deaths he caused there. Anyways my husband was completely disabled by 27 the two years were of him in hospitals correcting the first surgery.We lost everything and we traded places he stayed home(when he wasnt in the hospital 32major surgeries from sternum to tail bone, in 11 years) i went to work. all start to come together again finially and then our roof started to leak real badly, so i was on the roof replacing it i fell in with only half of me. i spent the next 8mo. in pain and having a lot of problems.I finially got refered to another doctor and found out that i needed my pelvic fused on both sides.I have been in and out of hospitals for the last few years myself with  problems and have not been able to work for the past 3 1/2years. i used up all my stocks, life insurance, 401k, savings, and my disability insurance that i had through work until i got accepted on social security disability. the back pay i got i had to give to the temp disability insurance that i carried through my last job(Hartford).We now are about to loose our home it has been sold and the new owner does not want to rent the home out so we need to find another that will fit a family of 5 on our income. Section 8 is full and has a waiting list that goes out for 7years, HUD says they are not taking any more on the list because they are years out also.I dont know what to do. we have gotten bad credit these last couple years due to my medical bills we also have now a DV on record with the police because of the stress we were agrueing loudly and our neighbors were not use to such things from us so they thought something was happening at our house.I dont know what to do i have always been the one to take care of everything and make everything alright; i was the fixer of everything but i am now unable to do it now with my own problems of not being able to stand, walk, sit or do anything much with out hurting badly at time i hurt so bad i can not get out of bed to stand on my feet much less roll to my side or lift my legs. i make it with care maybe 3-4days then i am down for as many. I hate it. i feel like screeming at the top of my lungs, just screech.lol. if anyone knows what i can do i would appreciate it.

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