ESG offers emergency assistance through Rapid Re-Housing and Homeless Prevention services to address homelessness. Rapid Re-Housing helps a homeless individual or family move into permanent housing and achieve stability in that housing. Homeless Prevention services are available for households with an eviction notice to vacate their home.
Eligibility for ESG Rapid Re-Housing
Individuals or families who lack a stable and adequate nighttime residence, such as:
- Primary nighttime residence that is a public or private place, such as: a vehicle, a park, an abandoned building, bus or train station, airport or camping ground;
- Living in a supervised publicly or privately operated temporary shelter;
- Exiting an institution where he or she resided for 90 days or less and who resided in an emergency shelter or place not meant for human habitation immediately before entering that institution;
- Attempting to flee domestic violence and has no other residence or who lacks resources and support networks to obtain permanent housing,
If the criteria above is met please call our office. (406) 247-4732 to set up a housing intake assessment.
Requirements
In order to qualify for this program, applicants must have:
- Verification of homelessness from a 3rd party
- Social Security cards for everyone in the household
- Photo ID’s for everyone over 18 years old in the household
- Proof of Additional Benefits
- SNAP, TANF, Child Support, Veteran Benefits, etc.
- Income verification or a zero income statement for everyone over 18 years old in the household.
- Bank Statements for everyone over 18 years old in the household.
Eligibility for ESG Homeless Prevention services
Individuals or families whose annual income is below 30% of AMI; who does not have sufficient resources or support networks immediately available to prevent them from moving to an emergency shelter; and must meet additional eligibility criteria.
Requirements
In order to qualify for this program, applicants must have:
- An Eviction Notice and Proof of Lease
- Social Security cards for everyone in the household
- Photo ID’s for everyone over 18 years old in the household
- Proof of Additional Benefits
- SNAP, TANF, Child Support, Veteran Benefits, etc.
- Income verification or a zero income statement for everyone over 18 years old in the household.
- Bank Statements for everyone over 18 years old in the household.
For more information
Call (406) 247-4710 or Email info@hrdc7.org
