Housing Assistance Programs
Five County CAP proudly partners with other community organizations to provide housing assistance to our neighbors in need.
Rental Assistance
At the heart of its mission, Community Action focuses on addressing the urgent needs of individuals and families who find themselves in the midst of literal homelessness or battling the imminent threat of eviction.
The Emergency Rental Assistance Program that was available during the Covid pandemic has ended. We do, however, have some other resources that may help you.
To provide vital assistance during these challenging times, Community Action administers a variety of grants tailored to this specific population. However, due to the overwhelming demand and limited financial resources, accessing this funding requires applicants to undergo a screening process - a necessary step to ensure that the assistance is allocated to those who need it most. Rest assured, Community Action remains steadfast in its commitment to alleviate the burdens of homelessness and eviction, working tirelessly to make a lasting difference in the lives of vulnerable community members.
Qualifications:
Households with Children (including pregnancy in third trimester)
Household must be under 200% FPL
Household must have a history of stable housing and employment
Adults need to be work-ready, if not currently employed
Family is experiencing a one-time crisis that is putting their housing at risk
Have received a 3 day pay notice, an eviction notice, or other qualifying documentation showing risk of homelessness
Households without Children
Must be a single-occupancy rental unit
Monthly income must be $1,450 or less for single person, $1,658 for 2 household members
(Qualifying for services does NOT guarantee funding)
Deposit Assistance
One purpose of the Community Services Block Grant is to help overcome barriers to stability and self-sufficiency. Many individuals who can pay rent and/or utilities may not have deposits to move into an affordable housing units (rent is less than half of the gross monthly income).
Five County’s Deposit Assistance Program helps households with one-time rental/utility deposits. Funding is limited and those showing greater self-sufficiency are prioritized.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Households must have a monthly income of at least 2X the projected rent amount of the unit they intend to move into
Must have already been approved for a rental, but not yet moved in
Household income of 200% Federal Poverty Level or below
Must be a resident of the Five County area
(Qualifying for services does NOT guarantee funding)
QUALIFICATIONS:
Household income of 200% Federal Poverty Level or below
Must be a resident of the Five County area
Rapid Rehousing
The goals of Five County’s Rapid Rehousing program are to:
If you are literally homeless (sleeping in a car, sleeping outdoors, “squatting” in a place not fit for human habitation) and cannot get into shelter (Switchpoint, Dove Center, Iron County Care and Share, and Canyon Creek Services, etc.), Five County staff can provide assessments to place you on the housing list and provide you with a hygiene kit.
At Five County Association of Governments, our primary objective is to swiftly transition homeless adults and families from temporary shelters into permanent housing while maintaining fairness for both our clients and landlords. We understand the importance of providing intensive case management services to assure job placement, prevent individuals from returning to homelessness, and connect them with vital resources essential for their stabilization and journey toward self-sufficiency. As part of our comprehensive approach, we equip our clients with housing toolkits, empowering them to develop the skills necessary to become responsible and informed tenants in the future.
Five County strives to follow the best practices established by the Utah Continuum of Care – Balance of State, the Utah State Homeless Coordinating Committee, and the US Department of Housing and Urban Development. Clients are selected based on greatest need, rather than being the first one on the waiting list. Selection for the program comes from the Community Housing Lists for the Washington and Iron County Local Homeless Coordinating Committees, with the input of community partners.
