Housing Assistance

From rental assistance to home buying, CAC housing program offers a wide variety of services to ensure that all people have access to affordable and safe housing in Whitman County.

Emergency Shelter

Motel vouchers can be issued to people who are currently homeless. These are available on a limited basis. An appointment with a Family Development Specialist is needed. A household is allowed two to three nights per year depending on the situation and their needs.

Short-term Rental Assistance

Crisis rental assistance is issued on a fund availability basis and is only for persons with an eviction notice or those in need of a deposit to secure housing. People must meet with a Family Development Specialist to determine eligibility, and to see if there are other possible solutions. This assistance may only be utilized once per year.

Transitional Housing

Tenant Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) and Transitional Housing Operating and Rent Program (THOR).

CAC operates a transitional housing program that provides subsidy for rent based on household income. Candidates are screened and assessed by a Family Development Specialist and an application is submitted based upon the initial screening and assessment process.

Participants may be, but are not limited to, homeless families, Families with children, families that are interested in working with a Family Development Specialist to identify goals and develop an action plan.

Families that are in need of emergency housing assistance are asked to contact a CAC Family Development Specialist to arrange an appointment. Funds are available on a limited basis, and there may be a waiting list for these programs.

Rental Opportunity Program

Section 8 ROP makes safe rental housing more affordable to families, elderly and disabled with limited incomes. In this program, participants generally pay 30% of their income for rent and utilities.