Can DPSS help with housing?

To assist homeless families secure and retain permanent housing, DPSS provides a short term rental subsidy program. In addition, money management services will be offered to assist families in sustaining their housing and avoiding future homelessness.

How do you qualify for low income housing in California?

To receive Section 8 or public housing assistance in California, you must be a citizen of the United States or legal immigrant. Your income must be below 80% of the median income in your area. The majority of housing vouchers go to families earning less than 30% of their area’s median income.

How long does California rent assistance take?

How long will it take to get help? The California COVID-19 Rent Relief Program will process all applications within 4-5 weeks, so please apply as soon as possible if you have not already applied.

Can I get Section 8 with SSI?

Most people who get Supplemental Security Income (SSI) also qualify for Section 8. The website of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has detailed information that you can review, based on the year and the county you live in.

What does the California Department of Social Services Housing branch do?

The Branch is responsible for program development and oversight of statewide housing programs funded by the CDSS. The Branch also serves as a statewide technical assistance provider to all California’s social services agencies.

What is the CalWORKs Housing Support Program?

The CalWORKs Housing Support Program (HSP) is intended to foster housing stability for families experiencing homelessness. HSP assists homeless CalWORKs families in obtaining permanent housing, and can provide temporary shelter, help with moving costs, short to medium term rental subsidies and wraparound case management.

How to apply for homeless assistance in California?

How to Apply The Homeless Assistance program is administered through CalWORKs at the county level. Contact your local county welfare office to apply/learn more.

What is the helphsp program?

HSP assists homeless CalWORKs families in obtaining permanent housing, and can provide temporary shelter, help with moving costs, short to medium term rental subsidies and wraparound case management. The CalWORKs Homeless Assistance (HA) Program aims to help CalWORKs families meet the reasonable costs of securing housing.