AMI Housing, Inc (AMIH) is a California 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation that provides housing, employment  and life skills programs to residents of Nevada County and Placer County who otherwise might be homeless. AMIH also manages and operates Nevada County Housing Development Corporation.​ Offers assistance in multiple languages through a Language Line service. 

AMIH’s programs can help people who are low income and are homeless, or at risk of homelessness. Any rent payment assistance help is based on their income and need.  Some people get help with the security deposit, first month’s rent, and then a few months of rental assistance.  Others get help for longer and some for shorter period of time.  The extent of rental assistance depends on the individual and their need. A housing counselor may be able to help them find a suitable and affordable apartment in Nevada County.

Nevada County residents must have completed the Coordinate… [read more]

The Salvation Army is a charitable, faith-based organization that offers support services.

Services include:

• Church and Spiritual care
• Food pantry
• Housing and utility assistance
• Emergency Disaster services
• Youth programs and Summer camps
• Women’s and Men’s programs
• Senior services
• Intermittent Adult and Family Case Management
• Rehabilitation Services Referrals 

Auburn Social Service Office Hours

• Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 10:00 am-2:00 pm Food Pantry
• Monday-Friday: 10:00 am-4:00 pm Homeless ready-made lunch bags ready all week
• Tuesdays and Thursdays: Appointment only. Appointments are scheduled by Karina

PLEASE NOTE; You must call before bringing in non-food donations to ensure we can take them (PLEASE do not leave non-food donations if no one is here).

Regarding rental assistance, Salvation Army does not handle funding outside of their areas:   
   Auburn handles Alta Vista to Newcastle.  
   Roseville handles Newcastle to Roseville.

Housing Choice Voucher program is a part of Human Services, one of six Divisions of County of Placer Health & Human Services.

The Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCV) formerly known as the Section 8 Voucher Program, is a rental assistance program to help low and very low-income families, persons with disabilities, and seniors so they can live in affordable, safe, and decent housing. This program covers all of Placer County with the exception of the City of Roseville. The City of Roseville has its own Housing Authority.

Pre-applications will only be taken online during open application periods. All inquiries, questions, and applications can be made as follows:

• Online: www.mybenefitscalwin.org
• PCHA's call center: 1-888-385-5160
• Mail: P.O. Box 20400, Auburn CA 95604

Web pages:

• Housing Choice Vouchers - Placer County Housing Authority - https://www.placer.ca.gov/2134/Housing-Vouchers
• Pre-Applications - PCHA - https://www.waitlistcheck.com/applicati…

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Mercy Housing California (MHC) constructed high-quality, affordable homes in North Auburn for low-income families and individuals, including those who have experienced homelessness. Located at 2960 1st Street near the Placer County Government Center, are 79 units of affordable housing. Mercy North Auburn at Rock Creek features three 3-story apartment buildings and one 2-story townhouse. This includes one-, two-, and three-bedroom units. The property will serve a variety of households at varying income levels and needs.

PROJECT AMENITIES

• 78 permanently affordable units for low-income families and individuals plus one onsite manager unit
• A large community room with kitchen
• Case management services provided by Placer County Health & Human Services department: Placer County Adult System of Care division
• Close proximity to medical care, schools, and shopping centers
• Onsite laundry
• Onsite property management
• Outdoor communal spaces including ample green space and a la…

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AMI Housing, Inc (AMIH) is a California 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation that provides housing, employment  and life skills programs to residents of Nevada County and Placer County who otherwise might be homeless. AMIH also manages and operates Nevada County Housing Development Corporation.​ Offers assistance in multiple languages through a Language Line service. 

AMIH’s programs can help people who are low income and are homeless, or at risk of homelessness. Any rent payment assistance help is based on their income and need.  Some people get help with the security deposit, first month’s rent, and then a few months of rental assistance.  Others get help for longer and some for shorter period of time.  The extent of rental assistance depends on the individual and their need. A housing counselor may be able to help them find a suitable and affordable apartment in Nevada County or Placer County.

Placer County residents must have complet… [read more]

AMI Housing, Inc (AMIH) is a California 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation that provides housing, employment and life skills programs to residents of Nevada County and Placer County who otherwise might be homeless. Nevada County residents must be clients of Turning Point. Offers assistance in multiple languages through a Language Line service.

AMIH has funding for specific programs to serve Transition Age Youth (TAY) ages 18-24 in PLACER COUNTY.

AMIH’s programs can help people who are low income and are homeless, or at risk of homelessness. Any rent payment assistance help is based on their income and need.  Some people get help with the security deposit, first month’s rent, and then a few months of rental assistance.  Others get help for longer and some for shorter period of time.  The extent of rental assistance depends on the individual and their need. A housing counselor may be able to help them find a suitable and affordable apartment in Nevada County or … [read more]

Offers homeless or at risk of homelessness veterans with housing assistance information and Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) vouchers.

To refer a veteran call 1-877-4AID VET (1-877-424-3838).

Veterans are:

• Connected with the Homeless Point of Contact at the nearest VA facility
  • VA Medical Center
    (VAMC) Locator
    • Locate a local VA Medical Center now
      Veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness can call or visit their local VA Medical Center (VAMC) and ask for a Homeless Coordinator. Use the VA locator tool www.va.gov/directory to find your nearest VAMC and call or visit today.
  • Locations include:
    • ​RENO VAMC
    • Auburn VA Outpatient Clinic
    • Lincoln Vet Center
• Hotline staff conducts a brief screening to assess needs.
• Family members and non-VA providers calling on behalf of a veteran will be provided with information regarding homeless programs and services currently available
• Contact information will be requested so that homelessness…

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McAuley Meadows is an independent, senior, affordable housing community in Auburn, California. The community features 59 one-bedroom apartments for seniors age 55 and older. The three-story property is being developed on a portion of vacant land on the Sisters of Mercy of Auburn campus. McAuley Meadows is designed to serve seniors with very low and extremely low incomes.

*Income and verified qualification restrictions apply. Inquire for details. Reasonable accommodations will be made available for persons who make a request. All information subject to change based on regulatory requirements, etc.

Property Type: Senior
Units: 60

PROJECT AMENITIES

• Onsite Resident Services
• Computer Center
• Community room with kitchen
• Conference room
• Library with gas fireplace
• Large outdoor terrace
• Media room
• Bocce-ball court
• Ample onsite parking
• Community garden
• Close to Downtown Auburn
• Bus stop with shelter at entrance
• Smoke-free community

Waiting list for applications is closed.

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Volunteers of America (VOA) provides specialized programs for homeless and at-risk veterans and their families in Yolo, Placer, El Dorado, Sacramento, Nevada, and Yuba/Sutter counties.

Services for veterans include rapid re-housing, case management and homeless prevention. A large focus is heavily placed on increasing veteran’s employment potential through job readiness and retention training.

Program Goals
Volunteers of America - Northern California & Northern Nevada’s (VOA-NCNN) Veterans Services program provides supportive services to extremely low or very low-income veterans who are facing homelessness. We offer a very comprehensive program for veterans; including housing assistance, counseling, employment training, temporary financial assistance, case management and other supportive services (e.g. access to food, household items, and furniture). The case management services are designed to improve veteran families’ housing stability and may include assistance in securing housing… [read more]

The Housing Choice Voucher Program (formerly known as Section 8) assists low-income families, the elderly, and the disabled in paying for decent, safe, and sanitary housing in the private market.

The Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is opened periodically on an as needed basis. When the waiting list is re-opened, a public announcement is placed in area newspapers and information posted on the Regional Housing Authority's website.

Web pages

• RHA home - http://www.regionalha.org/home
• Housing Choice Voucher info - https://www.regionalha.org/programs/housing-choice-voucher
• Housing Choice Voucher APPLICANT info - http://www.regionalha.org/programs/housing-choice-voucher/applicants - This page includes a link to an FAQ document that answers many general questions about the program.
• Mainstream Voucher Program info from HUD (US Department of Housing and Urban Development - https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/public_indian_housing/programs/hcv/mainstream …

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