Rent Payment Assistance

Rent Payment Assistance ( Veterans, Poverty Level )

Provider: UNITED STATES VETERANS INITIATIVE - BOB HOPE PATRIOTIC HALL

The agency provides services for veterans of all ages, including women, in Los Angeles County. Services include a job search resource center, job search/placement, inpatient alcoholism treatment services, inpatient drug treatment services, prejob guidance, job search/placement, rental deposit assistance and transitional shelter services, rent payment assistance, substance abuse day treatment, veterans support groups, and veterans reintegration counseling. Geographic restrictions apply for some services.

Special services are provided for Iraq and Afghanistan veterans, including post traumatic stress disorder counseling. Additionally, staff work with veterans with high obstacles to reintegration. The program also targets homelessness prevention. Families can be receiving services from VASH but do not have to be referred by their VASH caseworker.

Rental assistance is provided for veterans who are at poverty level, or 30% AMI (Area Median Income) and who qualify for services through the Supportive Services for Veteran Families grant. Service may include payment for arrears on previous rent due, utility bill assistance, and downpayment assistance. Services are restricted to veterans in Spa's 6 and 8 (zip codes 90001, 90002, 90003, 90007, 90008, 90011, 90016, 90018, 90037, 90043, 90044, 90047, 90059, 90061, 90062, 90220, 90221, 90222, 90245, 90247, 90248, 90249, 90250, 90254, 90260, 90262, 90266, 90274, 90275, 90277, 90278, 90301, 90302, 90303, 90304, 90305, 90501, 90502, 90503, 90504, 90505, 90710, 90717, 90723, 90731, 90732, 90744, 90745, 90746, 90747, 90802, 90803, 90804, 90805, 90806, 90807, 90808, 90810, 90813, 90814, 90815, 90822 and 90840).

The job resource center provides re-entry programs to help veterans obtain and maintain employment. The program addresses barriers including lack of job skills, life skills issues, and health and mental health issues.

Women's services include assistance with Military Sexual Trauma and health issues. APPLICATION PROCEDURE Call or walk in to apply. Call the specific intake number for rental assistance. FEES/PAYMENT SOURCE There are no fees for services.
Application Procedure
Service Condition Fee

Free

Free

Address

1816 S. Figueroa St. 4th Fl.

Los Angeles , CA 90015 (Physical)

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Service hours
Monday through Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm.

Service/Intake

(213) 223-8366

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