Homeless to Home Requirements
Are you currently unhoused and need
Rental Assistance to MOVE into Housing?
For eligible clients, the Homeless 2 Home (H2H) program offers a voucher that will be issued directly to your landlord, providing up to $1,000 in assistance. To qualify for this voucher, you must meet all the program’s eligibility requirements and submit all the necessary documentation.
To apply for the H2H program, please ensure you meet the following eligibility requirements:
- Current Homelessness: You are currently experiencing homelessness, which we define as; couch surfing and do not want to be, living in your car, or living on the streets, our organization considers you homeless.
- 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. - 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.
- Two Most Recent Pay Stubs to verify your income
- Budget created during the Independent Living Preparation Course, demonstrating that your income exceeds your expenses if placed into housing.
- Resume and Cover Letter created during the Financial Literacy and Career Readiness Course.
- Exploration of Additional Housing Services: Take personal responsibility to explore what other housing services are available to you. We ask that you personally visit the Courtyard adjacent to our facility
- 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 designed to ensure that you are put in a position to succeed upon placement. We are here to support you every step of the way and look forward to assisting you on your journey to stable housing.
Hopelink of Southern Nevada Housing Assistance
Family Promise Programs
With Hope,
Mike Swecker
Founder
Homeless -2- Home 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.
Certificates of Completion:
- Certificate of completion for the Independent Living Preparation Course.
- Certificate of completion for the 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 approved lease agreement showing your secured 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