Missouri's Guide to Housing Assistance Programs

RENTAL ASSISTANCE

SHELTER PLUS CARE

ELIGIBILITY:

• 18 years of age or older
• Have a disability
• Meet HUD* definition of homeless
• Very low income*
• Receiving or seeking services

SERVICES:

• Scattered site or project rental assistance
• Assistance with seeking appropriate support services

This program offers rental assistance to individuals and families receiving supportive services. The definition of a disability for this program is broader than the one used by Social Security Administration in determining eligibility i.e. includes alcohol and drug addiction.

In order to meet the HUD definition of homeless an individual or family must be:

• In a shelter
• In a transition facility
• In an institution less than 30 days
• In a place not designed for habitation; or
• Have an eviction* notice

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[ Cover | Table of Contents | Introduction | What are My Options? | How Do I Qualify? | Financial Eligibility | Applying for Services | When Can I Access Housing? | What Do I Have to Pay? | What if I reside in a Nursing Home? | Affect the Number of Low Income Units | Section 202 | Section 811 | Mainstream Housing | Section 8 | Shelter Plus Care | Housing Opportuntities for Persons with Aids | Low Income Housing Tax Credit | Home Program | First Place Loans | Home Down Payment Assistance | Habitat for Humanlity | Veterans' Affairs | Fannie Mae Home-Choice Loans | USDA 504 | Home Repair Opportunity | Low-income Weatherization | Show Me Loans | Medicaid Waivers | Missouri Property Tax Credit | Other Agencies to Contact | Information to Know: Agency Listing | Glossary ]

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