Understanding HUD-VASH Program for Veterans' Housing Support
HUD-VASH is a collaborative initiative by HUD and VA to provide housing assistance to homeless veterans. The program combines housing vouchers with VA services to address challenges like mental health and substance abuse. Veterans receive support to find and maintain permanent housing, with benefits for landlords as well. Eligibility is determined by the VA, and veterans have flexibility in leasing options, including the ability to move cities. The program has been successful in reducing veteran homelessness and is a model for similar initiatives.
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HUD-VASH Program U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development- Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing
Veteran Homelessness U.S. military veterans are 50% more likely to become homeless than other Americans. Veteran homelessness is a complex issue that goes beyond just lack of affordable housing. HUD-VASH provides support to veterans to address challenges like trauma, mental health and substance abuse that interfere with obtaining stable housing. HUD-VASH has substantially reduced chronic homelessness among veterans and has served as a great example for other initiatives aimed at reducing homelessness.
What is the HUD-VASH Program? HUD-VASH is a collaborative program between HUD* and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). It is administered locally by public housing authorities (PHAs) and VA Medical Centers (VAMCs) The VA refers the veteran to the local housing authority who issues the Voucher, inspects the rental unit and contracts with the landlord. The VA continues to provide support to the Veteran after they move in HUD-VASH combines housing choice vouchers (HCV) with wraparound VA services to help homeless veterans and their families find and maintain permanent, affordable housing *U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
HUD-VASH - application No waiting list veterans are referred from the VA to the housing authority Eligibility veterans are determined eligible by the VA, housing authorities have very few limiting criteria Voucher term veterans initially have 120 days to find a unit with their voucher
HUD-VASH - leasing Shorter lease terms allowed - initial lease term may be for less than 12 months Pre-inspected units the housing authority may pre-inspect your unit if you are interested in leasing to a veteran Housing type a veteran has flexibility in what type of unit they can rent, including renting a room in a house with other people Portability veterans can move to a different city than where they got a voucher right away
HUD-VASH landlord benefits In addition to the benefits landlords receive through the Housing Choice Voucher Program, HUD-VASH offers these additional benefits: Case managers may assist with paperwork and coordination with the housing authority Veterans continue to have a case manager and support even after they ve moved in. Case managers conduct home visits regularly Case managers provide support to the veteran to maintain stable housing
Lease your property through the HUD-VASH Program Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing A VA Caseworker will be available to assist you and the veteran throughout this process *HUD-VASH is a collaborative effort between the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and local public housing authorities (PHAs) to provide rental assistance to homeless veterans and offer ongoing case management and supportive services.
Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) Q & A
