Eligible S+C households must: need assistance; not exceed 50% Area Median Income; meet HUD CoC-Permanent Supportive Housing homeless definition; agree to sign/comply with a one-year lease; and contribute 30% of their household’s adjusted gross income towards rent.
All households must be prioritized & referred by the VT BoS CoC - Coordinated Entry.
All participating households are connected to a Shelter+Care Provider who assists with care coordination, which is comprised of: initial housing needs assessment, minimum monthly visits (more as needed), and individualized service plans tailored to the needs of each household to at least: search/secure/retain housing, access mainstream resources, and increase income.
The VSHA S+C Statewide grant serves the entire VT BoS CoC area (all VT counties, except Chittenden). The VSHA S+C WWW grant serves Washington, Windsor and Windham counties. VSHA S+C Programs may serve any type of household & subpopulation, as long as at least one member of the household meets the CH+ definition (disability of long duration and 12+ months of literal homelessness), including, but not limited to: Individuals, Families, and Youth (eligible to sign a lease); persons fleeing domestic/sexual violence/human trafficking; persons with health conditions (mental health, substance use disorder, HIV/AIDS, physical health, etc.); Veterans ineligible for or averse to VA services; LGBTQ, etc.
Subject to funding availability, VSHA maintains a move-on strategy preference for eligible VSHA S+C households who need or want to transition to a Sect. 8 Housing Choice Voucher after receiving 36 months of rental assistance.
