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A-42 Appendices—<strong>Oregon</strong> <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> <strong>Housing</strong> and <strong>Services</strong> <strong>Systems</strong> Integration Plan<br />

Emergency <strong>Housing</strong> Assistance<br />

Very short-term assistance provided to address an immediate housing crisis for those who are homeless or at imminent risk.<br />

GOALS & DESCRIPTIONS<br />

Assistance to help households facing a<br />

crisis that could result in displacement<br />

from their housing<br />

Best where financial crises can be<br />

overcome with short-term assistance<br />

For use when no alternative exists but<br />

living on streets or in substandard/inappropriate<br />

housing<br />

Best when local waiting lists for<br />

affordable housing are relatively short,<br />

and people can transition relatively<br />

quickly<br />

Basic, temporary, overnight sleeping<br />

accommodation<br />

Best where significant homeless<br />

population and much affordable<br />

transitional & permanent housing is<br />

available as a next step<br />

ASSISTANCE TYPES &<br />

HOPWA–ELIGIBLE USES<br />

STRMU (Short Term Rent,<br />

Mortgage, Utility)<br />

- Limited to 21/52 weeks, only<br />

for people who are already<br />

housed<br />

Hotel-Motel Voucher<br />

(considered Supportive<br />

<strong>Services</strong>)<br />

- Last resort; need reasonable<br />

rates<br />

Emergency Shelter<br />

- Stays limited to 60/180 days in<br />

facilities housing 50 or fewer<br />

- Can fund facility operations<br />

- Can fund acquisition, rehab, etc.<br />

ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES<br />

- Easier than developing new<br />

housing options<br />

- Can serve many households<br />

with limited funding<br />

- Pay once or twice<br />

- Useful where many in need are<br />

homeowners<br />

- Usually available immediately<br />

- Simple to administer<br />

- Can be used for families or<br />

people too sick for shelter<br />

- Can serve as bridge to other<br />

solutions when subsidy wait lists<br />

are short<br />

- Immediate response<br />

- Can be cost-effective<br />

- Often first point <strong>of</strong> contact for<br />

newly homeless<br />

- Does not create long-term<br />

housing<br />

- Does not address needs <strong>of</strong><br />

homeless<br />

- Many need ongoing assistance to<br />

stay in home<br />

- May be costly<br />

- Not home-based housing – no<br />

cooking facilities or refrigeration,<br />

less privacy for family members<br />

- Hotels/motels that will<br />

participate may be in unsafe<br />

neighborhoods<br />

- Not long-term solution<br />

- Out during day<br />

- Shared space <strong>of</strong>fers little privacy,<br />

refrigeration access<br />

- May be unsanitary / unhealthy<br />

- Few accommodations for<br />

families<br />

- Not long-term solution

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