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Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re-housing Program Frequently Asked Questions
What services does HPRP offer?
Homelessness Prevention:
- One-time payment of rent arrearages
- One-time payment of utility arrearages
- Case management services
- Legal services (landlord / tenant issues)
Rapid Re-housing:
- Security deposit and first month’s rent
- Short term rent subsidy (3 months extendable to 18 months if necessary)
- Housing counseling and location assistance
- Case management services
Who is eligible for HPRP?
Homelessness Prevention:
Homelessness prevention resources provide short term assistance to those who are currently housed and at risk of losing housing.
Prevention assistance is available to District of Columbia residents who meet the following criteria:
- Household income is at or below 50% of the area median income (AMI) (see below table);
- The household lacks the financial resources and support networks needed to obtain immediate housing or remain in existing housing;
- Household is at imminent risk of homelessness and would become homeless without this assistance;
- No appropriate subsequent housing options have been identified; and
- Households demonstrates the ability to obtain and/or maintain stable housing through supportive services financial assistance offered by the program, and be able to independently maintain housing at the conclusion of HPRP assistance.
Rapid Re-Housing
Rapid re-housing provides temporary assistance to obtain housing for those who are homeless.
Re-housing assistance is available for District of Columbia residents who meet the following criteria:
- Household income is at or below 50% of AMI;
- Currently homeless (coming from street, shelter, or Transitional Housing/Treatment Programs); and
- Demonstrated ability to obtain stable housing through supportive services and direct financial assistance offered by the program, and independently maintain housing at the conclusion of HPRP assistance.
| Income Limits |
Median
Family
Income |
1-Person |
2-Person |
3-Person |
4-Person |
5-Person |
6-Person |
7-Person |
8-Person |
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Fiscal Year 2012
Very Low Income Level (VLIL) |
$71,400 |
$25,000 |
$28,550 |
$32,150 |
$35,700 |
$38,550 |
$41,400 |
$44,250 |
$47,100 |
All households must complete an initial assessment with an HPRP provider who can determine eligibility and the appropriate type of assistance to meet their needs.
How to access HPRP services?
All families and individuals seeking HPRP services must set up an appointment with one of the providers contracted by DHS to determine eligibility and what services are needed.
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