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Homeless Incentive Program (HIP) for Landlords in Los Angeles County

The Housing Authority's Homeless Incentive Program (HIP) offers monetary incentives to landlords to rent units to homeless Section 8 voucher holders. It includes holding fees, move-in assistance, rental application fee payments, and damage claims. Find out how you can participate.

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Homeless Incentive Program (HIP) for Landlords in Los Angeles County

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  1. Welcome

  2. Andre Serrette Assistant Manager Measure H Administrative Lead Housing Authority of the County of Los Angeles (HACoLA) Ryan Mulligan Assistant Director Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA)

  3. Homeless Incentive Program (HIP) Components

  4. Landlord Incentives The Housing Authority's Homeless Incentive Program (HIP) offers monetary incentives to encourage landlords to rent their available units to HACoLA's homeless Section 8 voucher and certificate holders. Funding for the program comes as part of the Homeless Initiative, a collaborative effort between multiple County agencies supported by funding from Los Angeles County’s Measure H.

  5. Vacant Unit Holding Fee Incentivizes landlords to rent housing units by offering a fee to hold available units while applicants are referred. Landlords will receive a holding fee payment based on the current Fair Market Rate (FMR) amount for the corresponding bedroom size of the unit being held.

  6. Holding Fee Process

  7. Move-In Assistance Provides assistance with security deposit (up to 2 month’s rent); utility deposit; and purchase of essential furniture items.

  8. Payment of Rental Application Fees Provides payment of all applicable fees, up to $50* per adult per application *This amount is subject to change based on California’s maximum application screening fee

  9. Damage Claims Provides additional assistance to landlords for unit repair costs beyond the security deposit, not to exceed $2000

  10. What Do We Need From Landlords? • Vacant units to house homeless individuals, families, and Veterans • Strong demand for 1 & 2 bedroom units • An open mind and willingness to help

  11. How Can You Participate? Additional information available at www.hacola.org and www.hacla.org

  12. Overview of Federal Housing Programs • Homeless Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) • Veteran Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) • Continuum of Care (CoC) Programs

  13. Referral Process • Coordinated Entry System (CES) • Homeless Verification • Supportive Services • Referred to the Housing Authorities

  14. Application Process • Fully Completed Application • Income and Asset Verification • Allowances • Issuance of Voucher or Certificate

  15. Q u e s t i o n s ?

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