Transitional Housing Program

 "Transitional" refers to the progression from crisis to stability.  The transitional housing program includes well maintained rental housing, and mandatory meetings with a counselor, social worker, and budget counselor.  Lease is on a month-by-month basis with a maximum of 24 months and includes a comprehensive service agreement.  Rent is set at 30% of adjusted household income.

Supportive services are critical to program success and are mandatory.  Supportive services include case management, mental health assessment with follow-up counseling if warranted, and financial education -- budgeting, credit repair, banking services, and accountability for income and spending.  The transitional program also includes links to many helpful community resources.

Persons eligible to apply for this program: 

• Homeless or about to become homeless, such as doubled-up with family or friends, leaving an abusive relationship, in a shelter, facing eviction, or in some other housing crisis.

• Household size is dependent on size of rental unit available.
• Head of household must be at least 18 years of age and not in high school.
• No active substance abuse or untreated serious mental illness.  If in recovery from drug or alcohol addiction, at least 1 year clean and sober.
• Income, and potential to become self-sufficient.
• Willingness and ability to comply with program's policies and procedures.

Important notes: 

• Housing units are owned or leased by Indian Valley Housing Corporation and include apartments and row, twin, and single family houses.
• Locations are in the Souderton Area and Pennridge School Districts.

Acceptance into program begins with a telephone call to 215-723-5430 to request information and an application package.  Applications are accepted and considered only in case of vacancy.