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Rental Deposit Assistance | Dsquared Homes for the Homeless

Provides temporary rental assistance to housed and EMPLOYED SMI (Serious Mentally Ill) individuals. Provides $1,500 maximum move-in costs for newly housed and employed individuals experiencing homelessness if a Case Manager has obtained housing, but the grant only covers the first month's rent.

Last Assured

03/01/2024

Physical Address

Hours

Vary

Application process

Visit website for application process. Turnaround time is two weeks, please do not apply if emergency assistance is needed. Client or Case Manager can email or submit application online. Case Managers must verify the individual is eligible for services, email or submit the documents, pick up the check from the Chandler location and take it to the rental facility. Clients can expect at least a two-week turnaround. If people have a five-day notice or less, they will not be eligible.

Eligibility

Applicants must be employed. Employed SMI individuals who are experiencing a temporary setback. Employed clients at the poverty level who have been awarded housing through their Case Manager but do not have the move-in costs. Proof of sustainable income and lease agreement required. Approval or denial will be on a case-by-case basis, and dsquared reserves the right to refuse services to anyone.

Languages

English

Service area

Mesa, AZ Phoenix, AZ Tempe, AZ Chandler, AZ

Agency info

Dsquared Homes for the Homeless

Provides temporary rental assistance to housed and EMPLOYED SMI (Serious Mentally Ill) individuals. Provides $1,500 maximum move-in costs for newly housed and employed individuals experiencing homelessness if a Case Manager has obtained housing, but the grant only covers the first month's rent.