The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) operates the Housing Assistance for Ukrainians (HAU) program to help eligible Ukrainian arrivals and others displaced from Ukraine secure stable housing and work toward self-sufficiency in California.

Services include:

• Rental assistance for up to six months, covering up to 50% of monthly rent
• Maximum housing benefit of $10,000 per household
• Support with security deposits and utility payments
• Light-touch case management for housing stabilization
• Required participation in employment service activities

Additional details:

HAU is available to people paroled into the United States between February 24, 2022, and September 30, 2024. New applications must be submitted by September 30, 2025.

Services may continue through March 2026 for those enrolled before the deadline.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.cdss.ca.gov
• Housing Assistance for Ukrainians (HAU) Program - https://www.cdss.ca.gov/ukraine-resources/hau

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Web pages

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