The Inaugural Appalachian Affordable Housing Summit

Shelter of Hope, Inc currently partners with more than 15 private landlords, and local housing authorities to provide housing assistance and supportive services for five counties (Boyd, Carter, Elliott, Greenup, and Lawrence County Kentucky).  As of 09/28/2022, the agency has 40 households in Rapid Rehousing Programs, 8 in Permanent Supportive Housing, and 24 in Emergency Shelter. We are currently recruiting landlords throughout the FIVCO area to help successfully rehouse 72 individuals and families on the local waitlist for housing services. 

What we offer for Emergency Solutions Rapid Rehousing

• ·Short Term assistance lasting up to 3 months and Medium-term rental assistance, lasting up to 24 months, based on the needs of the participant.  

Financial assistance may include: 

• Deposit on a rental unit 
• The typical goal is that Rental assistance will decrease over the months of assistance as the participant becomes more self-sufficient. For eligible clients Shelter of Hope, Inc. will pay the following percentage of rent: 

             § Months 1-6: 100%-75%

             § Months 6-12:75%-50%

             § Months 12-18: 50%-25%

             § Months 18-24: 25%-0%

             § 90-day Case Management Follow-up. 

· Initial deposits for rent and utilities will be paid 100% for newly housed tenants

· Rental or utility arrears (up to 6 months of past due bills) if arrearage prevents 

participant from moving into rental unit up to a total of $2,000. Arrears surpassing this amount must receive approval from the Executive Director in writing.

The tenants will have a full time Case Manager or Housing Counselor the entire duration of the participation of the program, any separation will be notified to the tenant and landlord at least 30 days in advance. For COC Permanent Supportive Housing, Shelter of Hope, Inc.  pays 100% of the FMR rent agreed upon. There will also be a full time case manager assigned to each tenant for the duration of their program stay.