Bridges to Housing provides homeless individuals or families with a deposit when they have found a place to move into. The criteria required is based on the individual's needs and income status. They must have some type of income to qualify. To start the application process a client must stop by the office and pick up an application.

Program Guidelines and Verification Requirements

Guidelines

• Deposit funding is determined by need.
• The client's ret must be no more that 60% of the monthly income.
• The client must have a stable income and is sustainable going forward.
• A client's income must not exceed the Federal Proverty Guidelines.
• Funding is one time only.
• Intake is based on at least one interview.
• Client must find and secure their own rental.

Verification Requirements

• Photo identification for all adults in the household, 18 and over.
• Social Security cards for all household members.
• Income: Passport to services, social security letter or 3 recent months' pay-stubs.
• Section 8 voucher, if applicable.
• C…

The Children’s Community Chest Program offers emergency funding to meet the needs of children ages 0-18 in Nevada and Sierra County families when no other community support is available. 

Funds are intended for urgent situations and must be requested by a public or nonprofit agency.

Covered areas include Nevada County and the Sierra County portions of the Tahoe-Truckee region.

Support may include:

• Emergency rental assistance
• Transportation or car repair costs
• Utility payments to prevent shut-off
• Medical or counseling expenses
• Summer camp enrollment

Requests must include documentation of need, such as a price quote or bill, and are submitted by agencies on behalf of the family. Funding is limited and supported by community donations.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.sncs.org/
• Children's Community Chest - https://www.sncs.org/resources.html?tp3=1_2
• Community Chest Application & Guidelines - http://www.sncs.org/PDFs/Forms/Community_Chest_Application.pdf
• Contact - htt…

Habitat for Humanity partners with local families to build and sell affordable homes in Nevada County. The Home Ownership Program helps low-income families become homeowners by offering affordable mortgages and support throughout the homebuilding process.

Services include:

• Affordable homeownership opportunities for income-qualified families
• Income eligibility between 30% and 80% of the Nevada County area median income
• 500-hour “sweat equity” commitment per household toward home construction or other Habitat services
• Selection process based on need, income stability, and partnership readiness
• Application review process that includes interviews and home visits by the selection committee

Web pages

• Home - https://nchabitat.org/

Habitat for Humanity partners with low-income families in Placer County to build safe, affordable homes. The Home Ownership Program offers an opportunity for eligible households to purchase a home through a long-term, affordable mortgage.

Services include:

• Constructions of affordable homes in partnership with local families
• Homeownership opportunities to qualifying low-income households
• Long-term, affordable mortgage options
• Support throughout the application and home-buying process

Additional notes:

Program availability depends on funding, land availability, and construction timelines.

Web pages

• Home - http://www.foothillshabitat.org/

The Homeless Outreach and Medical Engagement (HOME) Team provides case management, outreach, and health services for people experiencing homelessness in Nevada County.

The team includes outreach workers, housing navigators, a peer support specialist, and a registered nurse. Services are provided in the field to meet people where they are. The program is a collaboration between Nevada County, Hospitality House, AMI Housing, and Turning Point.

Services include:

• Conducts street outreach and case management
• Provides housing navigation and assistance
• Offers medical care and health education in the field
• Connects people to mental health and substance use services
• Partners with local organizations and agencies for collaborative care

Web pages

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

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…

The Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCV), formerly known as the Section 8 Voucher Program, helps low and very low-income families, persons with disabilities, and seniors live in affordable, safe, and decent housing. This program covers all of Placer County with the exception of the City of Roseville.

Pre-applications will only be taken online during open application periods. All inquiries, questions, and applications can be made as follows:

• Online
• PCHA's call center: 530-889-7676
• Mail: P.O. Box 5346, Auburn, CA 95604
  

Web pages

• Home - https://www.placer.ca.gov/2134/Housing-Vouchers
• Applications - https://www.placer.ca.gov/2134/Housing-Vouchers
• Roseville Housing Authority - https://www.roseville.ca.us/cms/one.aspx?pageId=8904319

The Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCV), formerly known as the Section 8 Voucher Program, helps low and very low-income families, persons with disabilities, and seniors live in affordable, safe, and decent housing. This program covers all of Placer County with the exception of the City of Roseville.

Pre-applications will only be taken online during open application periods. All inquiries, questions, and applications can be made as follows:

• Online
• PCHA's call center: 530-889-7676
• Mail: P.O. Box 5346, Auburn, CA 95604
  

Web pages

• Home - https://www.placer.ca.gov/2134/Housing-Vouchers
• Applications - https://www.placer.ca.gov/2134/Housing-Vouchers
• Roseville Housing Authority - https://www.roseville.ca.us/cms/one.aspx?pageId=8904319

The Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCV), formerly known as the Section 8 Voucher Program, helps low and very low-income families, persons with disabilities, and seniors live in affordable, safe, and decent housing. This program covers all of Placer County with the exception of the City of Roseville.

Pre-applications will only be taken online during open application periods. All inquiries, questions, and applications can be made as follows:

• Online
• PCHA's call center: 530-889-7676
• Mail: P.O. Box 5346, Auburn, CA 95604
  

Web pages

• Home - https://www.placer.ca.gov/2134/Housing-Vouchers
• Applications - https://www.placer.ca.gov/2134/Housing-Vouchers
• Roseville Housing Authority - https://www.roseville.ca.us/cms/one.aspx?pageId=8904319

The Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCV) formerly known as the Section 8 Voucher Program, is a rental assistance program to help low and very low-income families, persons with disabilities, and seniors so they can live in affordable, safe, and decent housing. Roseville Housing Authority's jurisdiction includes the City of Rocklin (Rocklin is covered by both Placer County Housing Authority and Roseville Housing Authority). Funds are only available to people from the waitlist, which opens from time to time.

Housing Choice Voucher Program (can be used anywhere) but unfortunately the waiting list is closed and applications are not available at this time. The waiting list will open once they have assisted all applicants on their current waiting list. If you would like to be notified when the waiting list reopens you can sign up for an email notification on their Housing Choice Voucher webpage, by clicking on the link or scanning the QR code with a camera phone.

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