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Home > Housing Programs > Programs for the Homeless

HOC does not provide emergency housing. In addition, the programs on this page are specifically for people that are homeless and have been referred to HOC by other participating organizations.

However, homeless households should also look into other housing programs, for which they may qualify, including Public Housing and the Housing Choice Voucher program.

• Supportive Housing

• Shelter Plus Care (SPC)
  Provides permanent subsidized housing, case management, and other services to homeless adults with severe and persistent mental illness.

• State Rental Allowance Program (RAP)
  Provides temporary rental assistance to individuals that are homeless or are experiencing a critical or emergency situation.

• Transitional Housing (see Supportive Housing above)
  Provides temporary or permanent rental assistance and supportive services to homeless individuals or families.

• Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing
  Provides rental assistance to homeless veterans with severe psychiatric or substance abuse disorders.

• Housing Counseling Program
  Assists low-income families or singles who are homeless or in imminent danger of becoming homeless to locate, secure, and maintain permanent housing.

• If You Are Homeless or Facing a Housing Crisis...

 

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