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  • THE ROAD HOME USING A HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER
    The START is You!
    What is "home" to you?
    Where do you want to live?
    Who do you want to live with?
    Start thinking about it at least a year before your move!
    PART 1 (PREPARE)
  • THE ROAD HOME USING A HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER
    PART 1 (PREPARE)
    Explore Options. Talk to your family, support coordinator & service provider:
    What are your housing choices? Read, watch videos, tour housing, and interview people who rent.
    What housing assistance are you eligible for? What is available?
    What housing can you afford?
    What services do you need to help you maintain your housing?
    What barriers might you have to housing, such as poor credit, criminal record, eviction history?
  • THE ROAD HOME USING A HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER
    PART 1 (PREPARE)
    Prepare:
    Develop your household spending plan and moving budget
    Identify the location & features you need in housing
    Get on waitlists for housing you can afford
    Find ways to reduce expenses / increase income
    Get housing documents in order
    Start building / repairing credit
    Develop a supportive services plan
    Identify potential housemates & caregivers,
    make housemate / caregiver agreements.
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  • THE ROAD HOME USING A HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER
    PART 1 (PREPARE)
    Waiver or Waiver Waitlist?
    Are you on a Medicaid ID/DD Waiver or Waiver Waitlist?
    If Yes, continue to the next step to apply to DBHDS for the
    Housing Choice Voucher.
    If Not, click this button to follow another path:
    Other Page
    Note: We need to develop text for the other page options!
  • THE ROAD HOME USING A HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER
    PART 2 (APPLY)
    Apply for rental assistance:
    Your support coordinator or service provider can help you
    apply to DBHDS for rental assistance:
    See the Special Admissions Voucher FAQ.
    You pay 30% of your adjusted monthly income toward rent
    & utilities. The voucher pays the balance of rent.
    Make sure your budget allows for rent and all other expenses.
  • THE ROAD HOME USING A HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER
    PART 2 (APPLY)
    Referral to Public Housing Authority (PHA).
    If DBHDS finds you eligible for referral, they will refer you to a PHA
    in the city or county in which you want to live.
    The PHA will interview you and your family.
    While this is going on, work with your support coordinator
    to develop your service plan.
    If you are not eligible for a voucher, click the button
    nto explore other options  Other Options
  • THE ROAD HOME USING A HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER
    PART 3 (FIND HOME)
    Find housing:
    Your support coordinator and family can help you find
    housing and complete applications.

    Your voucher is good for 60 days.

    Extensions may be available --
    keep a log of your housing search!
  • THE ROAD HOME USING A HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER
    PART 3 (FIND HOME)
    The rent and tenant-paid utilities must be paid within the PHA's
    payment standard and the unit must pass an inspection.
    Once approved:
    - Complete your move-in checklist
    - Take photos of each room
    - Keep a copy of your lease and photos in a safe place!
    YOU ARE HOME!

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