Housing Authority of the City of Yuma

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Trail Estates

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Trail Estates is part of HACY's commitment to expanding supportive housing for individuals diagnosed with a serious mental illness (SMI). The goal is to promote and sustain consumer recovery by providing decent, safe, and affordable housing opportunities. HACY currently administers three homes under this subsidy.

 

About The Program

Trail Estates operates as a Section 8 Project-Based Voucher program. The voucher is tied specifically to units serving households with serious mental illness needs. Referrals are required from a behavioral health provider. Individuals cannot self-refer into the program.

This program is administered through HACY's Property Management division and is part of a broader initiative to serve Yuma residents who need both stable housing and ongoing behavioral health support.

3 Homes Administered

HACY currently administers three homes under the Trail Estates subsidy program.

 

Program Criteria

To qualify for Trail Estates, applicants must meet all of the following criteria:

  • Homeless, residing in a residential treatment setting, a substandard living environment, or a Board and Care/boarding home
  • At least one adult household member with a serious mental illness (SMI) diagnosed through a contracted behavioral health provider
  • Enrolled with a contracted behavioral health provider
  • Must be Title XIX eligible according to AHCCCS standards
  • No drug or felony convictions within the last 3 years
  • Meet extremely low income limits
  • Zero debt owed to any Public Housing Agency

 

Maintaining Your Rent Assistance

Section 8 Case Management

Participants must fulfill the following obligations to maintain their rental assistance:

  • Report any changes to the Housing Authority of the City of Yuma within 10 days
  • Household member additions or removals require prior approval from the housing authority
  • Attend all Annual Re-exams and provide your caseworker with all required documentation
  • Be available for the annual unit inspection
  • Inspection notices are mailed out the same month as the initial inspection
  • Maintain contact with your behavioral health provider caseworker at least 2 times per month

Property Case Management

Participants are also responsible for the following obligations related to their unit and landlord:

  • Household member additions or removals require prior approval
  • Keep your landlord informed and report needed repairs as soon as possible
  • Keep your landlord and the housing authority informed of any temporary absence that results in, or may result in, being out of the unit for more than 30 days

 

Referrals Are Required

Referrals into the Trail Estates program must come through a contracted behavioral health provider. Contact us if you need more information about the referral process or eligibility.

 

Contact HACY

 

Have Questions About Trail Estates?

Referrals into this program come through a contracted behavioral health provider. If you are a behavioral health case manager or a prospective participant seeking information, our team is here to help.

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