Rapid Re-housing

Please note: For all programs, eligibility does not guarantee access. Demand exceeds available funds and capacity. click any underlined term for definitions.

What does Rapid Re-housing (RRH) do? It provides financial assistance for housing costs and case management support, including assistance finding housing, for people who are literally homeless.

What are the limitations of RRH? At any given time there are 10 times as many people experiencing homelessness in Charlottesville as there are RRH slots. Unlike Housing Choice vouchers (Section 8) or Permanent Supportive Housing vouchers, participation in RRH is time-limited regardless of income. Additionally, once a participant’s income becomes greater than 30% Area Median Income (AMI) they must be exited from the program sooner than they would otherwise.

Who is eligible for RRH?

• Person must be literally homeless

• Must have gone through the Homeless Information Line/CES process and been added to the by-name list (BNL)

What expenses does RRH cover and what services does it provide?

• Housing navigation (assistance finding and obtaining housing)

• Time-limited financial assistance for housing costs (including: move-in costs, rent, utilities)

• Case management

Who decides how RRH slots are awarded? These decisions are made by the members of the Continuum of Care (CoC) at Community Case Review meetings. Currently, CoC prioritization criteria for RRH include length of time on the BNL and past history of foster care involvement as a child.

What is the first step in the RRH process? Call the Homeless Information Line at 434-207-2328 and leave a message for the HIL Operator.

Download a printable version of this information for Haven Housing Programs and the Homeless Information Line process.