Homeless-2-Home In Home Exceptions Program
Are you currently housed and need
Rental Assistance to STAY in your Home?
We are pleased to provide you with the eligibility requirements below.
This program is specifically designed to assist clients who are already in homes but are at risk of eviction and potential homelessness. Once approved, we can issue payments directly to the leasing office within 48 hours for emergent situations.
Please review the following requirements to determine your eligibility:
- Current Homelessness Risk: You are currently housed but at risk of eviction, leading to homelessness. Extenuating circumstances, such as medical issues, health concerns, or childcare challenges, must exist alongside a long-term solution where your income exceeds your expenses in part. Explain this circumstance and show proof; i.e, eviction notice, medical bill/diagnosis, etc.
- Employment Status: You are currently employed and have been with your current employer for at least 30 days.
- Minimum Income: You are earning at least $1,100 per month from employment income.
- No Recent Assistance: You must not have received assistance from the H2H program within the last 6 months
- Completion of Required Courses:
- Independent Living Preparation Course: During this course, you will create a budget showing that, if placed into housing, your income exceeds your expenses. This budget must be submitted as part of your documentation.
- Financial Literacy and Career Readiness Course: In this course, you will create a resume and cover letter, both of which must be submitted
with your application.
- Required Documentation:
- Certificates of Completion for both the Independent Living Preparation Course and the Financial Literacy and Career Readiness Course.
- Four Most Recent Pay Stubs to verify your income.
- Budget created during the Independent Living Preparation Course, demonstrating that your income exceeds your expenses.
- Resume and Cover Letter created during the Financial Literacy and Career Readiness Course.
- Investigation of Transitional Housing Options: Investigate transitional housing options, including but not limited to HOPELink and Family Promise. If
these options do not work for you, please document the reasons why they are not suitable and show proof of looking into the program; i.e. application, inquiry email, denial letter, etc.
These requirements are in place to ensure that clients who are facing immediate risks of eviction and homelessness can receive the necessary support while demonstrating a sustainable path forward. If you meet the above criteria, we are committed to working with you to secure your housing stability
Hopelink of Southern Nevada Housing Assistance
Family Promise Programs
With Hope,
Mike Swecker
Founder
H2H - In Home Exceptions Application Checklist
Before submitting your application, please ensure that you have all the items listed on the checklist below. Only when all items are completed and submitted will your application be considered.
Proof of Identification:
- Copy of your current driver’s license or current government identification
Proof of Current Employment
- Four most recent pay stubs showing at least $1,100 in monthly income.
Current Homelessness Risk: You must provide proof of your circumstances, such as;
- Detailed explanation of your circumstances: Describe the situation that has put you at risk of eviction.
- Proof of hardship: This could include medical bills/diagnosis, proof of job loss, childcare challenges, or other relevant documentation.
- Proof of eviction: Provide an eviction notice, a letter from your leasing office, or other relevant documentation.
Certificates of Completion:
- Certificate of completion for the Independent Living Preparation Course.
- Certificate of completion: Financial Literacy and Career Readiness Course.
Budget Plan:
- Budget created during the Independent Living Preparation Course showing that your income exceeds your expenses if placed into housing.
Resume and Cover Letter:
- Resume and cover letter created during the Financial Literacy and Career Readiness Course.
Housing Documentation:
- Complete lease agreement or documentation showing your current housing.
Exploration of Other Housing Services:
- Documentation of your visit to the Courtyard adjacent to our facility, along with any exploration of other housing services such as HOPELink or Family
Promise. If these options do not work for you, please document the reasons why they are not suitable and show proof of looking into the program; i.e. application, inquiry email, denial letter, etc.
Important Note:
You must ensure that ALL items on this checklist are complete before submitting your application. Incomplete applications will not be considered, and we will only review submissions that include all necessary documentation and meet the program’s requirements. Please use this checklist as a guide to ensure that your application is complete and ready for submission.
