The HUD-VASH Voucher program offers homeless or at risk of homelessness veterans with housing assistance information and Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) vouchers.

To refer a veteran call 877-4AID VET (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
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USDA Rural Development services include:

• Helping rural residents buy or rent safe, affordable housing and making health and safety repairs to their homes.
• Loans, grants, and loan guarantees to help create jobs and support economic development and essential services such as housing; health care; first responder services and equipment; and water, electric, and communications infrastructure.
• Technical assistance and information to help agricultural producers and cooperatives get started and improve the effectiveness of their operations.

See a comprehensive list of of programs in the document called USDA Rural Development Summary of Programs.

The document has program information for:

• single family housing
• multifamily house
• community programs
• energy and electric programs
• telecommunications programs
• water and environmental programs
• business and cooperative programs

Web pages

• USDA Rural Development Summary of Programs - https://www.rd.usda.gov/sites/default/files/RD_ProgramMatrix.pdf
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McAuley Meadows offers an independent senior affordable housing community in Auburn. The community features 59 one-bedroom apartments for seniors age 55 and older. 

Web pages

• Mercy Housing home - https://www.mercyhousing.org/
• McAuley Meadows Application & Other Information - https://www.mercyhousing.org/california/mcauley-meadows

The Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) provides supportive services to very low-income Veteran families living in or transitioning to permanent housing.

The program offers eligible Veterans and their families:

• Case management
• Transportation services
• Benefits claims
• Child care services
• Rental assistance
• Resource & Referral

For more information on monthly income guidelines and making an appointment, view their veteran's services brochure.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.voa-ncnn.org/supportive-services-veteran-families
• Veteran's Services Brochure - https://voa-production.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/pdf_file/file/4380/2021.06.18-VET_SVCS_BROCHURE-small.pdf
  
  

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. Scroll through the page to learn if the waitlist is open.
• Mainstream Voucher Program info from HUD (US Department of Housing and Urban Development - https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/public_indian_housing/progr…

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Habitat for Humanity builds affordable homes in partnership with local low-income families, and also offers the Habitat Home Ownership Program, which provides an opportunity for local, low-income families to purchase an affordable home in Nevada County.

Families are chosen based on three basic eligibility criteria:

• ​Need - family income is between 30% to 80% of the median income in Nevada County.
• Ability To Pay - verify that the family does have a steady income in order to successfully pay the monthly mortgage payments.
• Willingness To Partner with Habitat - The family agrees to do 500 "sweat equity" hours helping build their home or providing another service to the organization.

The NC Habitat Homeowner selection committee carefully reviews applications, conducts interviews, and makes home visits to ensure that the families selected have the greatest need and likelihood of success as homeowners.


Web pages

• Home - https://nchabitat.org/

The Homeless Outreach and Medical Engagement (HOME) Team helps connect homeless individuals to services, including mental health services, medical care, public assistance services, and housing assistance services.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/2869/HOME-Team

This is a Ready to Grow (R2G) resource. Ready to Grow is a First 5 Nevada County program to connect children 0-5 with services and information that support their well-being. Organizations with programs that have this R2G tag may have additional programs of interest to families.

The Children’s Community Chest Program is a discretionary emergency fund of last resort to meet the needs of children ages 0-18 in Nevada and Sierra County families for whom no other community support is available or who find themselves in a situation that requires a timely response.

The eligibility area includes parts of the Tahoe-Truckee region that are in Nevada County or Sierra County.

A variety of hardships are funded, such as: emergency rental assistance, transportation needs, utility payment to avoid shut-off, car repairs, medical related costs, counseling services, and summer camps.

This is truly a funding of last resort. Requests for Children’s Community Chest must be submitted by local public and nonprofit agencies.

Application

You can apply for the Children's Community Chest here.

SNCS needs proof of how the money will be spent before they'll provide the funds. For example: a written price quote, bill, etc. Requests for Children’s Community Chest may be emailed to lvose@sncs.o…

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Hospitality House offers a year-round, temporary, overnight emergency shelter for homeless residents of Western Nevada County who have lived in the county for 45 days or more. ID not required.

Services available to those who are staying at the shelter include:

• Emergency shelter
• Food
• Clothing
• Showers
• Laundry
• Job training
• Customized case management
• Mental health counseling
• Enrichment classes
• Transportation
• Housing assistance

Intakes

• 7 days a week (based on availability)

Animals

• Hospitality House accepts approved pets. Contact Hospitality House or ask a 211 call agent for details of the pet policy.
  
  

Web pages

• Home - www.hhshelter.org

NOTE: 211 gets inquiries about the apartments behind Safeway. Brunswick Commons is the apartment complex on Old Tunnel Rd behind the Safeway, etc in Grass Valley. Members of the general public cannot apply for units because the complex is entirely devoted to people who are clients of Hospitality House, Turning Point, or Nevada County Behavioral Health. Peopl…

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Sierra Community House can provide rental assistance to qualifying individuals and households who live in Tahoe and Truckee.

Screening and Applications
Sierra Community House will screen households to assist each community member who may qualify. If households qualify, Sierra Community House will go through the application process with them so that the household may receive assistance with rent or utility payments.

Locations
The rental assistance scope includes anyone in Placer or Nevada counties who specifically resides in Tahoe and Truckee areas.

Income limits information.  

Websites:

• Main website - https://sierracommunityhouse.org/
• Income limits - https://www.huduser.gov/portal/datasets/il/il2023/select_Geography.odn?STATES=6.0&statelist=6.0&stname=&wherefrom=$wherefrom$&statefp=00&year=&ne_flag=0&selection_type=&incpath=$incpath$&data=2023

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