Homeless & Housing Resources
Sober Living Environment
Who's Eligible
Women/children ages 0-5
Program Services
Women’s Residential Program: This state-licensed recovery program provides a supportive environment for single women and women with small children seeking a life free from the devastating effects of drug and alcohol addiction.
Requirements
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Must have Substance Abuse Issues
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Referral from CSWD or Partner Agency
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Sun Street Assessment
Applications
Referral from CSWD or Partner agency
Sober Living Environments | Sun Street Center
For more information:
Women’s
Tish Peck
831.265.7317
Tenant Based Rental Assistance
(TBRA)
Who's Eligible
Individual/Family
Program Services
HOME funds can be used to provide direct assistance to low-income households who need help paying their rent. HOME funded Tenant-Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) is a rental subsidy that helps make up the difference between what a renter can afford to pay and the actual rent for a home. Low-income households can receive HOME TBRA to help pay rent, utility costs*, security deposits, and utility deposits*.
Requirements
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Must have a lease agreement
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San Benito County Resident
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Must be Income Eligible
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Utility deposit assistance must be provided in conjunction with a TBRA security deposit or monthly assistance program. In addition, utility deposit assistance may be used only for utilities permitted under the Section 8 utility allowance. This includes electric, gas, water and trash, but does not include telephone and cable television
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Apply
Call:
(831) 637-9293
Project Room Key R2
Who's Eligible
Homeless:
Individual/Family
Program Services
Hotel Voucher
Requirements
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Must be COVID Impacted
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Must currently be homeless
Apply
Call:
(831) 637-9293
Family Winter shelter
Who's Eligible
Families
Program Services
Temporary housing program for families with children age 17 and under from December-March
Requirements
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Must be Income Eligible
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COVID-19 related impact
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Must be a San Benito County Resident
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Family/Household is not able to access other payment assistance for same costs (no duplication of benefit)
Apply
Call:
(831) 637-9293
Helping Hands
Who's Eligible
Homeless & Disabled
Individual/Family
Program Services
Helping Hands is considered a Permanent housing program for chronically homeless individuals and families with disabilities. (Disability/Medical diagnoses must be supported by documentation certified physician or therapist)
Requirements
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Medically needy and:
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Must be homeless for 12 months consecutive or
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4 episodes + in the past 3 years;
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Defined as HUD definition of “living in a place not meant for human habitation”. (Homeless verification required by third party)
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Must be referred by CoC
Housing Opportunities for persons with aids
(HOPWA)
Who's Eligible
Individual/Family
Program Services
HOPWA funds can be used to provide direct assistance to low-income households who need help paying their rent, supportive services
Requirements
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Must be HIV or AIDS positive
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Must be Income Eligible
Centro de recursos HOME
El Centro de recursos para el empoderamiento de las comidas (Housing Opportunities Meals Empowerment, HOME) proporciona una cama caliente para 50 personas sin hogar (28 hombres y 22 mujeres).
Se proporciona a los Huéspedes del Refugio:
3-Comidas / día
Instalaciones de ducha
Servicios de apoyo para ayudarlos a ser autosuficientes.
Próximamente, en breve, pronto:
Vivienda de transición
Centro migrante
El Centro de Vivienda para Migrantes de Hollister está abierto a familias desde los meses de mayo hasta noviembre. Este centro proporciona viviendas subvencionadas a familias trabajadoras agrícolas migrantes.
El propósito del Centro de Vivienda para Migrantes es proporcionar viviendas de alquiler de temporada seguras, decentes y asequibles y servicios de apoyo para familias de trabajadores agrícolas migrantes durante la temporada alta de cosecha.
Housing Authority
of Santa Cruz
Also Serving the Cities of Hollister & San Juan Bautista
Learn more about renting and HUD rental
assistance programs.
Home Resource center
Year Round Homeless Shelter and
Transitional Housing for Homeless Individuals
10 Years to End Homelessness
Helpful Links & Resources
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A household is eligible for the Affordable Connectivity Program if the household income is at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines, or if a member of the household meets at least one of the criteria below:
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Received a Federal Pell Grant during the current award year;
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Meets the eligibility criteria for a participating provider's existing low-income internet program;
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Participates in one of these assistance programs:
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SNAP
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Medicaid
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Federal Public Housing Assistance
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Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
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WIC
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Veterans Pension or Survivor Benefits
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or Lifeline;
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Participates in one of these assistance programs and lives on Qualifying Tribal lands:
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Bureau of Indian Affairs General Assistance
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Tribal TANF
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Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations
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Tribal Head Start (income based)
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Check out fcc.gov/ACP for a Consumer FAQ and other program resources.
A household is eligible for the Affordable Connectivity Program if the household income is at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines, or if a member of the household meets at least one of the criteria below:
-
Received a Federal Pell Grant during the current award year;
-
Meets the eligibility criteria for a participating provider's existing low-income internet program;
-
Participates in one of these assistance programs:
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SNAP
-
Medicaid
-
Federal Public Housing Assistance
-
Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
-
WIC
-
Veterans Pension or Survivor Benefits
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or Lifeline;
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Participates in one of these assistance programs and lives on Qualifying Tribal lands:
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Bureau of Indian Affairs General Assistance
-
Tribal TANF
-
Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations
-
Tribal Head Start (income based)
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Check out fcc.gov/ACP for a Consumer FAQ and other program resources.