HomeBASE helps families who have been found eligible for Emergency Assistance (EA) Family Shelter by providing up to $30,000 over a 2-year period, with the possibility of a 3rd year of help, based on need.
With HomeBASE, you will pay at least 30% of your gross (pre-tax) monthly income toward rent. How much of the rent you pay and how much HomeBASE covers is unique to the plan you create with your case manager and the monthly rent of your unit. It can change as your circumstances change. The goal is to stretch the benefit as long as possible, while you stabilize your income.
If your family is found eligible for the Emergency Assistance (EA) Family Shelter program, you may work with a shelter or diversion case worker to apply. Alternatively, we are able to help you begin the process at Housing Bridge.
If you have already determined your housing options please sign up or log into the client portal for next steps
Monthly payments to help with rent for up to 2 years, with the possibility of accessing a 3rd year, for your own apartment, living with a host or co-sharing an apartment.
First and last month's rent, security deposit, and broker’s fee for a new apartment
Landlord Incentives: HomeBASE may be used to pay landlord bonuses equal to up-to-one month’s rent of the unit.
Rent and utility arrears: HomeBASE can pay up to $5,000 for outstanding rent or utilities arrears, if the debt is stopping you from signing a new lease.
Furniture: $2,500 is available to help your family buy beds and/or a kitchen table and chairs.
Moving expenses