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Case management, client needs assessment, goal setting/plan development, and assistance to stabilize housing for individuals and families. Services vary and may include assistance with rent, utilities, rental and/or utility deposits, depending upon verification of need and progress being made on goals. Eligibility and re-certification requirements may vary by program.

Limited funding is available and only offered during certain times of the year.

Services

Rent Payment Assistance
Rental Deposit Assistance
Homeless Diversion Programs
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Utility Deposit Assistance
SSVF is a Veterans Affairs funded program which is delivered through Primary Health Care. This program is focused on helping homeless and unstably-housed Veterans and their families living in Warren, Polk, Dallas, Jasper, Story, and Marshall Counties. Services provided include:

CASE MANAGEMENT services that will assist participants in obtaining VA and other public benefits, including: health care referrals, daily living referrals, personal financial planning, fiduciary and payee referrals, legal services, housing counseling services, employment and training referrals.

TEMPORARY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE (TFA) which may include rent assistance, moving expenses, security and utility deposits, transportation, and child care. All financial services based on eligibility and available funding.

Services

Moving Services
Veteran Benefits Assistance
Utility Deposit Assistance
Rental Deposit Assistance
Transportation Expense Assistance
Case/Care Management
Rent Payment Assistance
Emergency financial assistance for utilities (electric and water); rent and deposits.
A fund that provides emergency assistance to help with utility or rent deposits, disconnects, rent eviction prevention, and utility(disconnect) prevention. Payments are made directly to the vendors and landlords. Maximum assistance is $200.

Services

Utility Deposit Assistance
Rental Deposit Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance

Case management, client needs assessment, goal setting/plan development, and assistance to stabilize housing for individuals and families. Services vary and may include assistance with rent, utilities, rental and/or utility deposits, depending upon verification of need and progress being made on goals. Eligibility and re-certification requirements may vary by program.

Limited funding is available and only offered during certain times of the year.

Services

Rent Payment Assistance
Rental Deposit Assistance
Homeless Diversion Programs
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Utility Deposit Assistance

Individuals can receive up to $150/year when funds are available.

Provides financial assistance to qualifying individuals and families with up to two (2) months' payment of a security deposit, utility deposit, past due rent, past due mortgage or past due utility. Along with the partial financial assistance, customers also receive one on one support.

Services

Rental Deposit Assistance
Utility Deposit Assistance
Rapid Re-Housing Programs
Rent Payment Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Limited financial assistance provided to prevent rent eviction or utility disconnection. May also assist with rent or utility deposit, where appropriate.

First apply for assistance at the Nebraska Deptartment of Health and Human Services (www.accessnebraska.ne.gov) for an eligibility determination and referrals to community agencies with Letter of Eligibility, then schedule an appointment with the Community Service Coordinator.

Services

Rent Payment Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Utility Deposit Assistance
Rental Deposit Assistance
Limited financial assistance provided to prevent rent eviction or utility disconnection. May also assist with rent or utility deposit, where appropriate.

First apply for assistance at the Nebraska Deptartment of Health and Human Services (www.accessnebraska.ne.gov) for an eligibility determination and referrals to community agencies with Letter of Eligibility, then schedule an appointment with the Community Service Coordinator.

Services

Rent Payment Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Utility Deposit Assistance
Rental Deposit Assistance
Rent and utility assistance for families who have young children in the home and have been affected by COVID-19.
Limited financial assistance provided to prevent rent eviction or utility disconnection. May also assist with rent or utility deposit, where appropriate.

First apply for assistance at the Nebraska Deptartment of Health and Human Services (www.accessnebraska.ne.gov) for an eligibility determination and referrals to community agencies with Letter of Eligibility, then schedule an appointment with the Community Service Coordinator.

Services

Rent Payment Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Utility Deposit Assistance
Rental Deposit Assistance
Limited financial assistance provided to prevent rent eviction or utility disconnection. May also assist with rent or utility deposit, where appropriate.

First apply for assistance at the Nebraska Deptartment of Health and Human Services (www.accessnebraska.ne.gov) for an eligibility determination and referrals to community agencies with Letter of Eligibility, then schedule an appointment with the Community Service Coordinator.

Services

Rent Payment Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Utility Deposit Assistance
Rental Deposit Assistance
Limited financial assistance provided to prevent rent eviction or utility disconnection. May also assist with rent or utility deposit, where appropriate.

First apply for assistance at the Nebraska Deptartment of Health and Human Services (www.accessnebraska.ne.gov) for an eligibility determination and referrals to community agencies with Letter of Eligibility, then schedule an appointment with the Community Service Coordinator.

Services

Rent Payment Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Utility Deposit Assistance
Rental Deposit Assistance

Provides general assistance services.

Services

Utility Deposit Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Rent and utility assistance for families who have young children in the home and have been affected by COVID-19.
Assists with past-due rent, energy or water bills, and security deposits. Priority is given to households who have not received assistance in the past 12 months. Usually assists up to $300 of the past due bill and has to guarantee 30 days of service.
Limited financial assistance provided to prevent rent eviction or utility disconnection. May also assist with rent or utility deposit, where appropriate.

First apply for assistance at the Nebraska Deptartment of Health and Human Services (www.accessnebraska.ne.gov) for an eligibility determination and referrals to community agencies with Letter of Eligibility, then schedule an appointment with the Community Service Coordinator.

Services

Rent Payment Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Utility Deposit Assistance
Rental Deposit Assistance

Case management, client needs assessment, goal setting/plan development, and assistance to stabilize housing for individuals and families. Services vary and may include assistance with rent, utilities, rental and/or utility deposits, depending upon verification of need and progress being made on goals. Eligibility and re-certification requirements may vary by program.

Limited funding is available and only offered during certain times of the year.

Services

Rent Payment Assistance
Rental Deposit Assistance
Homeless Diversion Programs
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Utility Deposit Assistance
Offers assistance for a wide range of benefits to veterans, service members, and their families, including Federal, State, and County benefits.

County benefits include rent, utilities, transportation for medical care, medications, and burial expenses.

Services

Utility Service Payment Assistance
County Government Departments/Offices
Veteran Burial Benefits
Non-Emergency Medical Transportation
Utility Deposit Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Veteran Benefits Assistance
Rent and utility assistance for families who have young children in the home and have been affected by COVID-19.
A fund that provides emergency assistance to help with utility or rent deposits, disconnects, rent eviction prevention, and utility(disconnect) prevention. Payments are made directly to the vendors and landlords. Maximum assistance is $200.

Services

Utility Deposit Assistance
Rental Deposit Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance

COUNCIL BLUFFS OFFICE CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE (12/2/2024, Pat). Please visit office at 2401 Lake Street in Omaha.


Homeless prevention, rental counseling, housing assistance and advocacy to assist persons to avoid homelessness and locate permanent housing.

ELIGIBILITY:
-- Household must have eviction notice (rent) or shut-off notice (utilities - no funds for Black Hills Energy)

-- Household must be at or below 30%-50% of area median income

-- Household must meet both of the following conditions:
No appropriate subsequent housing options have been identified
AND
The household lacks the financial resources and support networks needed to obtain immediate housing or remain in its existing housing (i.e. without this assistance, the household would become homeless)

Services

Utility Deposit Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Rental Deposit Assistance
Homelessness Prevention Programs
Provides financial assistance to qualifying individuals and families with up to two (2) months' payment of a security deposit, utility deposit, past due rent, past due mortgage or past due utility. Along with the partial financial assistance, customers also receive one on one support.

Services

Rental Deposit Assistance
Utility Deposit Assistance
Rapid Re-Housing Programs
Rent Payment Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance

Case management, client needs assessment, goal setting/plan development, and assistance to stabilize housing for individuals and families. Services vary and may include assistance with rent, utilities, rental and/or utility deposits, depending upon verification of need and progress being made on goals. Eligibility and re-certification requirements may vary by program.

Limited funding is available and only offered during certain times of the year.

Services

Rent Payment Assistance
Rental Deposit Assistance
Homeless Diversion Programs
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Utility Deposit Assistance
Coordinated Entry is the front door to homeless services. It is the first point of contact for those who need housing assistance. It provides guidance to anyone experiencing homelessness to the correct support and housing programs most appropriate to their situation.

PROACTIVE AND SHORT-TERM PROGRAMS
STREET OUTREACH: collaborate with local partners to meet individuals and families experiencing homelessness where they are and offer assistance in camps and on the street.
LIBRARY OUTREACH: regular hours at libraries in Ames, Boone and Marshalltown where people experiencing homelessness can meet with a case worker and work on a housing plan.
EMERGENCY SHELTER: short-term emergency shelter and housing support services for individuals and families experiencing homelessness. Provides food, financial education, and health and wellbeing assistance.

LONG-TERM PROGRAMS
SUPPORTIVE HOUSING: client-focused services based on the degree of need and the severity of barriers individual/families are facing. Will help clients secure affordable housing and provide the tools needed to overcome financial barriers and maintain a permanent home. Individualized support services, including life skills counseling, employment assistance, budgeting and financial literacy, and community resources referrals are also provided.
RAPID RE-HOUSING: is a time limited program, with temporary financial housing assistance and supportive services for people experiencing homelessness leading to permanent housing and self-sufficiency. The timeframe will be from a minimum of one month to typically a maximum of six months of rental assistance.
CONNECTION TO COMMUNITY SERVICES: connects clients to various external programs and community resources to help them achieve sustainable, healthy outcomes.

Services

Rental Deposit Assistance
Homeless Shelter
Transitional Housing/Shelter
Housing Related Coordinated Entry
Utility Deposit Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance