Housing navigation targeted assistance to support participants in finding safe and decent housing that is affordable and sustainable to participants, either based on the participant’s income or through support of rental subsidies and/or connections to affordable housing vouchers.
Housing navigation. Assistance in accessing housing units that is consistent with the client’s needs and preferences (within the limits of their income combined with available subsidy), taking into consideration safety and access to transportation, connection to health care, treatment, school, daycare and support systems, and employment opportunities. Using a Housing First approach, Housing Navigation assistance is designed and implemented to identify and secure housing for clients as quickly as possible, by doing activities which may include, but are not limited to: active recruitment and retaining of landlords and housing managers willing to rent to clients (who may otherwise fail to pass typical tenant screening criteria); housing unit search and identification; helping clients gather documents needed for housing placement; completing the housing and subsidy application process; moving and securing basic housing needs. This assistance may be provided by a person specifically designated as a “Housing Navigator”, by the Provider’s case manager(s), or through linkage to other community-based supports. Staff or other individuals performing this function should have knowledge, skills, and resources to understand landlords’ perspectives, understand landlord and tenant rights and responsibilities, and negotiate landlord supports.
Housing navigation. 7.2.1 Develop an understanding of the COUNTY's housing market, and develop strong business relationships in the private housing market (real estate owners, developers, brokers, and property managers) and the supportive housing community.
Housing navigation. 10.3.1 Develop an understanding of the County's housing market.
Housing navigation. 6.6.1 Designate staff dedicated to housing navigation, as required by MA-063-23010974 Page 13 of 36 April 21, 2023 DocuSign Envelope ID: C90E6514-7DAE-4FF3-852B-B31A67475FF5 ADMINISTRATOR.
Housing navigation linkage to interim housing resources available in the community. Assistance with completing the Coordinated Entry System (CES) application.
Housing navigation. Provide expertise, guidance, and assistance for individuals who are homeless or in need of relocating from their home immediately.
Housing navigation. 1. CONTRACTOR shall support the Participant in identifying available housing units and resources, completing housing applications and gathering documentation, as well as providing support through in-person or teleconference meetings relating to housing search and placements. When housing is secured, CONTRACTOR shall assist the Participant in understanding the lease, making moving arrangements and establishing utilities.
