Supportive Housing Program
 With housing costs on the rise, there were limited affordable rental opportunities for single adults. The Supportive Housing Program created Single Room Occupancy Units (SROs) which are available for homeless and disabled individuals who have income or have resided in Washington County for six months. The residents receive intensive case management, a rental subsidy and permanent affordable housing.
Transitional Housing
 Homeless families are referred to the Transitional Housing Case Manager. CAC’s five transitional housing units provide apartment-style accommodations for homeless families on a temporary basis. While in transitional housing, the family works on goals and objectives to increase income and locate permanent housing.
Rental Allowance Program
Families and individuals in crisis (homeless or at risk of homelessness) may be eligible for the Rental Allowance Program. The program provides rental subsidies for six to twelve months, based on family size and level of income.
Placement Housing Counseling
The Placement Housing Counselor works with families in transition from homelessness to permanent housing.  The family receives:
- Housing information and referrals
- Housing search & placement assistance
- Advocacy on their behalf
- Follow up services for 1 year
Service-Linked Housing
The Service-Linked Housing Case Manager provides holistic case management to families receiving rental subsidies. In addition to regular budget reviews, the case manager guides the families toward self-sufficiency and their future ability to afford housing in the private sector.
Community Housing Counseling
Clients may receive pre-purchase counseling, mortgage-default counseling, and landlord/tenant mediation. The Housing Counselor assists the customer to remain in their existing home or move to a better housing situation.
** Please note that Housing Counseling services are also available for landlords.**
Family Self-Sufficiency
Families residing in County Section 8 and Public Housing are eligible for the Family Self-Sufficiency Program. As they work with the case manager to increase their level of self-sufficiency, the families have the opportunity to save money that will allow them to purchase a home or automobile upon graduation from the program.
Affordable Rental Housing Program
CAC is from time to time able to acquire properties in need of renovation. In turn, CAC rehabilitates these properties, enabling them to be rented to low income households at affordable rents. A requirement of this program is participation in Case Management.
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