Policies & Programs, filtered by "Housing and Transit" and "Ensure access to housing"
Policies and programs that can improve health
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Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section 8)
Provide eligible low and very low income families with vouchers to help cover the costs of rental housing; also called Section 8
Housing First
Provide rapid access to permanent housing and support (e.g., crisis intervention, needs assessment, case management), usually for chronically homeless individuals with persistent mental illness or substance abuse issues
Housing mediation services
Facilitate mediation between tenants and landlords to resolve conflict and prevent eviction
Rapid re-housing programs
Transition families and individuals experiencing homelessness into permanent housing quickly, often with supports such as short-term financial assistance, case management, landlord negotiations, etc.
Service-enriched housing
Provide permanent, basic rental housing with social services available onsite or by referral, usually for low income families, seniors, and people with disabilities