Rental Assistance Programs - Comparison Chart - August 2022 (External)

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1	PROGRAM COMPARISONS
2	Funding Source	Federal	Federal	Federal	Federal	Federal	Federal	Federal	Federal	State	State	State
3	Program	HCV	VASH	EHV	FUP - Youth	CoC PSH	Section 811	HCV PBV	EHV (Emergency Housing Voucher)	SHV PBV	CATV	SHV - Tenant-Based (MH, HSP, & ROHP)

4	Security Deposit Assistance	N/A	DOH does not assist with deposits. SSVF funds may be available through RMHS or VOA	DOH can assist with application fees, related fees and security deposits for the first move in only and for a limited time overall. Please check with SPOCS before promising these payments.	Yes - Paid through the State Housing Voucher Program	Yes, each program participant is entitled to two security deposits which total no more than 2x monthly rent. While there is no limit to # number deposits, after 2 deposits, requests are reviewed by Homeless Program Specialist for approval or denial. All deposits should be returned to DOH after move-out, if landlords retain the security deposit because of damages, etc. they must submit the security retention document.	Clients pay $50 towards SD, OR TTP, whichever is MORE	N/A	YES	No, unless otherwise approved by DOH for an exemption	STATE WILL PAY DEPOSIT - 2X of one month's rent. Contract Agency makes arrangements with LL to return 30 days after termination or lease term end.	STATE WILL PAY DEPOSIT - 2x of one month's rent. A new deposit can be requested with each lease up. There is no limit to the number of times a Security Deposit can be requested over the course of program participation. Upon the third request for a security deposit (where the previous deposits were not returned), DOH may require a Participant Meeting be conducted and/or case consultation between DOH and the Contract Agency and/or lead service provider to discuss housing support or services planning move forward. Approval of the deposit request is contingent on the outcomes of the Participant Meeting and/or case consultation, as well as funding availability. Contract Agency makes arrangements with LL to return 30 days after termination or lease term end.
5	Damage Deposit	N/A	N/A	Please see above	N/A	Up to 1 month's worth of rent available for a damage deposit - to be requested at the end of the lease. Only one damage request allowed throughout duration of enrollment, regardless of the amount used for the first damage deposit.	N/A	N/A	TBD	1x of one month's rent Damage Payment available at each unit. Damage Payment can be accessed mid-lease or at end of lease if damage is incurred by tenant. Invoices/documentation must be provided. Damage Payment can be requested multiple times during each tenancy period as long as the total requested during that period does not exceed 1x of one month's rent.	N/A	1x of one month's rent Damage Payment available at each unit. Damage Payment can be accessed mid-lease or at end of lease if damage is incurred by tenant. Invoices/documentation must be provided. Damage Payment can be requested multiple times during each tenancy period as long as the total requested during that period does not exceed 1x of one month's rent. After the first damage payment request, DOH may require a Participant Meeting be conducted, and/or case consultation between DOH and the Contract Agency and/or lead services provider to discuss housing support or services planning move forward. Approval of the damage payment request is contingent on the outcomes of the Participant Meeting and/or case consultation, as well as funding availability.
6	Length of Program	Indefinite duration	Indefinite duration	Indefinite duration	36 Months - with the potential for up to 5 additional years with participation in the FUP-FSS Demo Program	Indefinite duration	Indefinite duration	Indefinite duration	Program expires September 2030 - Voucher turnover ends September 2023	Indefinite duration	Indefinite duration	Indefinite duration
7	Lease Term	At least 6 months	6 months or longer is recommended; however, month to month is allowed	At least 6 months	At least 6 months	First lease must be one year and be automatically renewable upon expiration	Initial occupancy agreement for a term of at least one year, automatically renewable upon expiration, except on prior notice. No Month to Month leases permitted	Lease 1 year Initial HAP Contract can be up to 20 years with up toa 20 year extension	6 months or longer is recommended; however, month to month is allowed	Leases are 12 months. Initial HAP Contract with project-based site can be up to 20 years with up to a 20-year extension.	Initial lease must be one year or 12 months. Leases after initial year can be any length	First lease must be at least 6 months, leases after initial 6 months can be any length. If a participant wishes to enter into a lease shorter than 6 months, an RA must be received and approved by DOH.
8	Initial voucher term	120 days	120 days	120 days	120 days	120 days	N/A	N/A	120 days	N/A	120 days	120 days
9	Extension Terms	RA for 120 days	60 days, then RA for 120 days	RA for 120 days	RA for 120 days	SAME AS HCV	N/A	N/A	SAME AS HCV	N/A	RA for 120 days	RA for 120 days
10	Subsidy Standards/ Bedroom Size	May lease a larger unit than bedroom size issued on voucher. Payment standard is the lesser of the issued voucher size or the actual unit size. Utility allowance is the lesser of the issued voucher size or the actual unit size.	SAME AS HCV	SAME AS HCV	SAME AS HCV	Unit size must be the same as voucher size	Must lease a unit of equal or lesser size on voucher or request RA for a larger unit. If they choose a smaller unit than voucher size, must use smaller size voucher and utility amounts.	Does not apply to PBV units. Family size is a consideration at admission. Family must meet the occupancy standards for the avaliable units.	SAME AS HCV	Does not apply to PBV units. Family size is a consideration in admission. Family must meet the occupancy standards for the available units.	SAME AS HCV	SAME AS HCV
11	CBI/NSOPW Checks	CBI required for all household members who are 18 and older. NSOPW for all household members who are 14 and older.	CBI required for all household members who are 18 and older. NSOPW for all household members who are 14 years and older. Only deny for lifetime registration (SO) of HOH. General CBI/NSOPW policy applies for other household members.	CBI required for all household members who are 18 and older. NSOPW for all household members who are 14 and older.	SAME AS HCV	Head: Not required/Not required All others over 18: required/required	SAME AS HCV	SAME AS HCV	Two Denials: (1) lifetime sex offender registration requirement; and (2) conviction of methamphetamine manufacturing	Head: not required/not required Family over 18: not required/not required unless LIA or added to an existing HH	Head: not required/not required Family over 18: not required unless LIA or added to an existing HH	Head: not required/not required Family over 18: not required/not required unless LIA or added to an existing HH
12	Waiting List	Individual list in Elite at Agency	No Waiting List. All referrals come from the VA.	Referrals come from Coordinated Entry and selct organizations only	Referrals come from Coordinated Entry	No Waitlist - Referals come through regional coordinated entry systems	DOH will manage	Individual project list in Elite	Referrals come through Coordinated Entry (from all four CoCs) and Metro VSPs	Individual project list in Elite	DOH will manage - CAT STATEWIDE	DOH will manage waiting lists in conjunction with referral sources.
13	Eligible Participants	Adult HOH; at least one household member with eligible citizenship status; Income Eligible (30% AMI with some flexibility to serve 50% AMI); Meet at least one DOH waitlist preference	VA will approve then submit application to DOH. DOH verifies CBI, SO, income, EIV. Only deny on SO offense.	Based on CoC-referrals come through CoC 1. Current participants in a Rapid Rehousing Program or PSH program 2. People who are literally homeless. 3. Victims of Domestic Violence, trafficing, sex assult 4. At risk of homelessness	18-24 (not yet 25) years old, spent at least one night in a title IV-E eligible placement on or after their 16th birthday	Meet HUD's chronic homeless definition, income less than 30% AMI, have documented disability and come through your regional coordinated entry system (there are 4 in Colorado CO-500 BoS, CO-504 CoS, CO-503 MDHI and CO-505 NoCO).	-Must have a disability. -At least 18 yrs and less than 62 yrs -Extremely low income (30% AMI) -Can benefit from supportive services in connection with housing -Eligible for HCBS or State Plan services, or are a part of the CAT/Transition Services program	Meet DOH project wait list preference(s). Family size is a consideration, the family must meet the occupancy standards for the available units.	All referrals come from local CoC's Coordinated Entry system; Priority Categories include: (1) Currently homeless; (2) at-risk of homelessness; (3) recently homeless (specifically RRH or PSH participants ready to move-on); and/or (4) domestic violence, sex assault, or human trafficking victims	SAME AS SHV - TENANT-BASED, except the family must also meet the occupancy standards for the available units.	Must have a disability. Priorities: 1) CAT/Transition Services Participant 2) Exiting an institution 3) At risk of being institutionalized (Chronically Homeless, on HCBS or applying for HCBS) 4) homeless or at risk of homeless	Head of household must meet the following DOH eligibility criteria: 1) Age 18 or older 2) History of homelessness 3) Disabling condition 4) Extremely low-income Any additional eligibility criteria, as well as prioritization preferences and referral sources, are articulated in the individual project's DOH-approved Tenant/Participant Selection Plan.
14	HQS	Required prior to occupany then bi-annual	SAME AS HCV	SAME AS HCV	SAME AS HCV	Required prior to occupancy then annual	UPCS and HQS Inspection required prior to occupancy and biennial after that	Required prior to occupany then biennial	SAME AS HCV	SAME AS SHV - TENANT-BASED	SAME AS HCV - may use LL self-certification prior to move-in, but in-person inspection must be completed within 30 days	Required prior to occupancy then annual
15	Income Calculations and 40% rule	At admission to the program and when a participant moves, they may not pay more than 40% of their adjusted monthly income toward their share of the gross rent.	SAME AS HCV	SAME AS HCV	SAME AS HCV	N/A	SAME AS HCV	N/A	SAME AS HCV	N/A	SAME AS HCV	SAME AS HCV
16	HMIS	N/A	REQUIRED	REQUIRED	N/A	REQUIRED	N/A unless housing someone referred by Coordinated Entry	N/A	Not required for housing provider; May be required for service providers	SAME AS SHV - TENANT-BASED	N/A	Only required for those with Tenancy Support Services (TSS) grant agreements per the grant agreement. For those without TSS grant agreements, it is not required but strongly encouraged.
17	Number of Tenant Conferences	3	3	3	3	4	4: Try to be as flexible as possible	3	SAME AS HCV	SAME AS SHV - TENANT-BASED	4: Try to be as flexible as possible	No fixed number of tenant conferences that result in program termination.
18	Legal Eviction will lead to automatic termination	Yes - if legal eviction is a result of serious lease and/or program violations.	SAME AS HCV	SAME AS HCV	SAME AS HCV	NO	YES	SAME AS HCV except within 1st year of occupancy	SAME AS HCV	SAME AS HCV except within 1st year of occupancy	NO	NO
19	Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)	All aspects of the VAWA act apply	SAME AS HCV	SAME AS HCV	SAME AS HCV	SAME AS HCV	SAME AS HCV	SAME AS HCV	SAME AS HCV	SAME AS HCV	SAME AS HCV	SAME AS HCV
20	Administrative Fees	Calculated on number of units under lease each month	SAME AS HCV	Higher than HCV	SAME AS HCV	Awarded directly to agency based on the percentage of vouchers occupied on the specific grant and reimbursed via (monthly) pay requests.	N/A	SAME AS HCV	Pays higher rate	SAME AS HCV	SAME AS HCV	SAME AS HCV
21	Annual Reporting Requirements	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	Contracted agencies submit APR and Match report to DOH within 45 days of end of the grant year. DOH submits final APRs to HUD within 90 days of end of the grant year.	Due Quarterly until all units leased up, annually thereafter	N/A	VMS and PIC Reporting Required	N/A	Semi-Annual and Annual reports to HCPF, for their report to CMS on the CAT program	N/A
22	Case Management	N/A	Case Management is a requirement of the VASH Program. Participant will engage in case management as determined by their VA case manager.	N/A	Provided/coordinated by local Public Child Welfare Agency	Contracted agencies use a "Housing First" approach to engage participants in services. Service non-compliance is not a valid reason for program discharge.	Case Management and Services must be available for participants, but clients are not required to participate	Depends on project and services agreement PSH units must have Case Management and Services must be available for participants, but are not required	Supportive Services strongly recommended	SAME AS SHV - TENANT-BASED	Intense Case Management and Services must be available for Transition Services participants, but are not required for other populations	Case Management and Services must be available for participants, but are not required
23	Match Requirement	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	Supportive services provided by partner agencies must be 25% of total grant funding. Agency match reports are due to DOH within 30 days of the end of the grant year.	DOH must provide 411 matching vouchers (serving the same population, but from other voucher programs)	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
24	Outreach	minimal	All outreach and referrals done by the VA.	minimal	N/A	REQUIRED	REQUIRED	REQUIRED	REQUIRED by CoC/VSP Partners	REQUIRED	Outreach and referrals primarily from HCPF	REQUIRED
25	Termination	Assistance may be terminated for failure to comply with conditions of occupance. HUD HCV guidelines and DOH HCV admin plan detail when DOH must and/or may terminate assistance	If VASH discharge client from their program, client could lose voucher. Assistance may be terminated for failure to comply with conditions of occupance. HUD HCV guidelines and DOH HCV admin plan detail when DOH must and/.or may terminate assistance	Same as HCV	SAME AS HCV except that voucher terminates after 36 months of participation unless participant is enrolled in the FUP-FSS Demo Program	HUD CoC PSH program regulations recommeds that grantees be as lenient as possible, so that assistance is terminated for only the most serious rule violations. Follow PSH Admin Plan process.	Assistance may be terminated for failure to comply with conditions of occupancy. Program regulations recommend that contract agencies be as lenient as possible, so that assistance is terminated for only the most serious rule violations.	SAME AS HCV. If tenant moves from PBV unit prior to initial 12 months or without advanced notice assistance is terminated.	SAME AS HCV	SAME AS CoC PSH	Assistance may be terminated for failure to comply with conditions of occupancy. Program regulations recommend that contract agencies be as lenient as possible, so that assistance is terminated for only the most serious rule violations.	SAME AS CoC PSH
26	Homeownership	**As of 5/1/20, Homeownership Program is not available to new applicants. - May apply after one year on HCV program Must be in good standing, no violations for 12 months and qualify for program	**As of 5/1/20, Homeownership Program is not available to new applicants. - May apply after one year on HCV program Must be in good standing, no violations for 12 months and qualify for program	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
27	Earned Income Disregard/Disallowance (EID)	Yes. No for PBV.	YES	YES	YES	N/A	YES	N/A	YES	NO	YES	NO
28	Minimum Rent	$25 minimum TTP. You can waive minimum rent if there is a financial hardship - ask client to request this in writing.	If veteran is at Zero Income, then minimum rent can be waived with out written letter from Veteran	None/Waived	$25 minimum TTP. You can waive minimum rent if there is a financial hardship - ask client to request this in writing.	N/A	None/Waived	None/Waived	None/Waived	None/Waived	None/Waived	None
29	DOH Payment Standard or Fair Market Rent	Payment Standard	Payment Standard	Payment Standard	Payment Standard	FMR - In areas where the FMR is below the DOH Payment Standard, rent can be based on the Payment Standard.	FMR at a property's initial lease up, increased on the RAC anniversary date by the OCAF	N/A Rent determined for property and bedroom size- based on PHA-determined amount, rent requested by owner or the reasonable rent.	Payment Standard	SAME AS HCV PBV	Payment Standard	Payment Standard
30	Eligible Units at lease up	Goes by DOH Payment Standards. Cannot go above 40% of household income. Must be rent reasonable.	Goes by DOH Payment Standards. Cannot go above 40% of household income. Must be rent reasonable.	Goes by DOH Payment Standards. Cannot go above 40% of household income. Must be rent reasonable.	Goes by DOH Payment Standards. Cannot go above 40% of household income. Must be rent reasonable.	Cannot go above 30% of household's income. Must be rent reasonable. Cannot be above voucher size. *In areas where the FMR is below the DOH Payment Standard, rent can be based on the Payment Standard.	Eligible units selected by DOH through an application process.	N/A Rent determined for property and bedroom size	Goes by DOH Payment Standards. Cannot go above 40% of household income. Must be rent reasonable.	SAME AS HCV PBV	SAME AS HCV	SAME AS HCV
31	Initial Lease Ups over FMR/Payment Standard	May rent a unit over payment standard in area as long as the unit is rent reasonable and the family TTP does not exceed 40%	May rent a unit over payment standard in area as long as the unit is rent reasonable and the family TTP does not exceed 40%	May rent a unit over payment standard in area as long as the unit is rent reasonable and the family TTP does not exceed 40%; some flexibility with payment standards (reach out to SPOC)	May rent a unit over payment standard in area as long as the unit is rent reasonable and the family TTP does not exceed 40%	RA required for initial lease up into units over FMR. Must be rent reasonable.	FMR unless otherwise approved by DOH on a project-by-project basis	N/A Rent determined for property and bedroom size- based on PHA-determined amount, rent requested by owner or the reasonable rent.	SAME AS HCV	SAME AS HCV PBV	SAME AS HCV	SAME AS HCV
32	Rent Increase resulting in the gross rent being over the FMR	As long as the unit is rent reasonable the participant may continue to rent the unit even if the participants TTP violates the 40% rule.	SAME AS HCV	SAME AS HCV	SAME AS HCV	As long as the unit is rent reasonable the participant may continue to rent the unit.	Initial rent is FMR unless otherwise approved by DOH on a project-by-project basis, future rents may only be raised by the federal Operating Cost Adjustment Factor (OCAF)	N/A Rent increases are tied to the property and the annual anniversary of the project. Rent increases do not increase the tenant portion of rent.	SAME AS HCV	SAME AS HCV PBV	SAME AS HCV	SAME AS HCV
33	Verification of Disability proof	Only required for those that apply under the Disability preference. Required for HOH to get disability allowance. Required for family members reporting disability status but would not qualify for disability allowance if HOH or spouse is not disabled.	NOT REQUIRED FOR PROGRAM Required for HOH to get disability allowance. Required for family members but would not qualify for disability allowance if HOH or spouse is not disabled	Not required	SAME AS HCV	REQUIRED to be completed by a medical professional licensed with the state.	REQUIRED	NOT REQUIRED FOR PROGRAM Required for HOH to get disability allowance. Required for family members but would not qualify for disability allowance if HOH or spouse is not disabled	NOT REQUIRED FOR PROGRAM Required for HOH to get disability allowance. Required for family members but would not qualify for disability allowance if HOH or spouse is not disabled	SAME AS SHV - TENANT-BASED	REQUIRED	Not required. Verification of disabling condition IS required. Knowledgeable professional must complete and/or submit one the following acceptable forms of verification: Med-9; SSDI/SSI/TPQY Statement (within 45 Days of paperwork submitted); signed Verification of Disability Status form; signed letter (on letterhead) from social service agency confirming disabling condition; or hospital record stating disability, mental health diagnosis, and/or substance use disorder. Note that while the Verification of Disability Status form requires completion by a knowledgeable medical professional, the SHV program allows the other acceptable forms of documentation to be completed by a non-medical knowledgeable professional.
34	EIV	YES	YES	YES	YES	N/A	YES	YES	YES	N/A	N/A	N/A
35	Portability/In-State Transfers	YES	YES (both) - VASH Portability must be approved and coordinated by VA first.	YES	YES...on a case-by-case basis. Must coordinated with DOH FUP Specialist and agencies.	Yes-must be approved by Homeless Program Specialist and depends on agency availabiity within the State CoC. Yes, possible, but rare. Out-of-state must be approved by Homeless Program Specialist and State porting must have a CoC program and accept CoC voucher.	No In-state transfers unless they move to another S811 unit in a different property. No Portability.	No In-state transfers. No port outs. Only if they are given a HCV voucher	YES to both	No In-State Transfers. No Ports. Tenant-Based SHV can be requested after 1-year of tenancy and can be transferred to another part of Colorado.	Allows In-State Trasfers with DOH approval. No out of state ports permitted.	Allows In-State Transfers with DOH approval. No out of state ports permitted.
36	Repayment Agreements	YES	YES	YES	YES	NO	NO	YES	YES	NO	YES	NO
37	Vital Documents									As part of the participant's initial application and ongoing file, the following vital docs are generally required: - Photo ID (for all household members age 18 or older) - Social Security Card (all household members) - Birth Certificate (all household members) At time of program application, legible photocopies of the above listed vital documents are required, or documentation showing that the documents have been, or are in the process of being, requested. Note that the flexibility used with tenant-based SHV is typically not allowed with project-based SHV due to the involvement of federal funds in PBV development.	As part of the participant's initial application and ongoing file, the following vital docs are generally required: - Photo ID (for all household members age 18 or older) - Social Security Card (all household members) - Birth Certificate (any household member without a photo ID to prove age) At time of program application, legible photocopies of the above listed vital documents are required, or documentation showing that the documents have been, or are in the process of being, requested. For instances in which the applicant cannot provide these documents, the applicant (or their case manager) is required to provide a written explanation of why the applicant is unable to provide the documents along with other documents that, considered together, establish the participant's identity and age. This flexibility is allowed due to these vouchers being state-funded and subject to House Bill 21-1054. Verification of lawful presence in the United States is not required for receipt of state-funded housing assistance.	As part of the participant's initial application and ongoing file, the following vital docs are generally required: - Photo ID (for all household members age 18 or older) - Social Security Card (all household members) - Birth Certificate (all household members) At time of program application, legible photocopies of the above listed vital documents are required, or documentation showing that the documents have been, or are in the process of being, requested. For instances in which the applicant cannot obtain these documents or the documents do not exist, the applicant (or the case manager working with the applicant) is required to provide a note that the listed Vital Documents are not reasonably available to the applicant and provide other documents that, considered together, establish the participant's identity and age. This flexibility is allowed due to these vouchers being state-funded and subject to House Bill 21-1054 which makes it so that verification of lawful presence in the United States is not required for receipt of state-funded housing assistance.
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