There are several steps to receiving EHV assistance: The family must be referred to HACR through the County of Riverside Coordinated Entry System or other partner agency. HACR determines eligibility for EHV assistance. The family selects a unit to lease from a private landlord.
Depending on funding, SNAP may be able to assist with gas, electric, wood, propane, oil and other heat costs. All assistance is based on heating costs except the Senior Program, which can help with Avista electric and gas bills.
The TBRA program, administered by the Housing Authority of the County of Riverside, provides eligible homeless and at-risk households in Riverside with move-in assistance or short-and-medium-term rental subsidies coupled with home-based case management.
The Energy Savings Assistance (ESA) program offers income-qualified homeowners and renters the opportunity to receive energy-saving home improvements, such as a heat pump water heater replacement, or energy-efficient appliances, such as a new refrigerator, clothes washer, or dishwasher replacement, and more.
Riverside County HomeConnect is a county-wide coordinated response system for those in a housing crisis. Our network of agencies collaborate to help support individuals in a housing crisis by linking them to services and resources.
How do I get emergency Section 8? To apply for an emergency section 8 voucher, and to try to be given priority to bypass a waiting list, immediately call a local public housing authority in your town or county near you. Select a state below to find a housing authority in your area for priority review.
Emergency Housing and Assistance Program Operating Facility Grants (EHAP) Provide operating facility grants for emergency shelters, transitional housing projects, and supportive services for homeless individuals and families.
This program works with families who are literally homeless and accepts referrals for clients who are living in places not meant for human habitation or clients residing in emergency shelter programs.