The following table lists the different housing assistance programs and some of the specifics of the programs.
Housing Programs at a Glance
| Housing Program |
Responsible Agency |
Is it Disability Specific? |
Where do I live? |
Includes Service Coordination |
Includes Support Services |
Comments |
| Mainstream Vouchers |
Public Housing Authority (PHA) or non-profit |
yes |
You find a place |
some |
no |
Most beneficial program for people with disabilities. |
| Supporitive Housing (Section 811) |
non-profit |
yes |
In the housing provided |
yes |
yes |
Program needs to be streamlined. Additional funding needed. |
| Housing Choice Section 8 Vouchers |
Public Housing Authority (PHA) |
no |
You find a place |
no |
no |
Limited to 60 days (with one extenstion) to find housing. |
| Home repaires and accessibility |
none specific |
no |
Your current home |
no |
no |
Limited amount of money for emergencies, but not often used. |
| Permanent Housing for People with Disabilities |
state, Public Housing Authority (PHA), or non-profit |
yes |
In the housing provided |
usually |
yes - includes 80 percent of the cost of support services |
Limited to people with disbilities who are homeless. |
| Public Housing |
Public Housing Authority (PHA) |
no |
In the housing project |
some |
no |
Location and conditions may be an issue, but may be the only accessible housing. |
| Subsidized Housing Projects |
private owners of housing |
no |
In the housing project |
no |
no |
20 year contracts are expiring; many units will not be available. |
| Shelter Plus Care (S+C) |
state or Public Housing Authority (PHA) |
yes |
In the housing provided |
usually |
required, but not funded |
Limited to people with disabilities who are homeless. |
| Low Income Tax Credits |
housing developers |
maybe |
In that housing |
no |
no |
Could be used to expand availability of affordable and accessible housing. |
