The Overview
National City Housing Authority (NCHA) received 32 Emergency Housing Vouchers (EHV) from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to help vulnerable households obtain stable, permanent housing. We have leased up 32 Emergency Housing Vouchers. We are not accepting any Emergency Housing Vouchers at this time.
Applicants should begin the application process through a Coordinated Entry Access Site. NCHA does not accept direct applications; instead, referrals for the EHV program will come through the Coordinated Entry System or the Regional Task Force on Homelessness. (rtfhsd.org)
How to Apply
FAQ
What are the income and eligibility requirements?
Eligible applicants must be:
- Experiencing homeless.
- Risk of experiencing homelessness.
- Fleeing or attempting to escape domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or human trafficking.
- Recently homeless or have a high risk of housing instability.
Households may be eligible if their income falls below 50% of the Area Median Income (AMI).
How much is the tenants’ rent portion?
Households will pay a portion of their income toward their rent and NCHA will pay the balance of the rent, directly to the landlord. In general, tenants will pay approximately 30% of their adjusted gross income toward the rent. The maximum subsidy payment is based on the number of bedrooms approved for the family size and community to which the family moves.
What are the citizenship requirements?
Program participants must be U.S. citizens or qualified non-citizens with eligible immigration status.
What do I do to request an extra bedroom for medical equipment or live-in aid due to my disability?
If there is a disability related to an accommodation, a request for Reasonable Accommodation can be made at any point.
Request for Reasonable Accommodation must be made by or on behalf of a person with a disability.
Reasonable Accommodation must be supported by verification from a healthcare provider that the accommodation is related to the disability.
Do I need to provide any documentation if I want to apply?
Documents/verification are not due at the time of application. Eligible households selected for the EHV program will work with a case manager to gather necessary verifications.
