Special Voucher Programs

The Family Unification Program (FUP) provides Housing Choice Vouchers to two groups in partnership with Child Protective Services (CPS):

• Families whose children are in the foster care system or are at risk of imminent foster placement because of inadequate housing conditions.
• Youth aged 18 to 21 who have aged out of the foster care system, lack adequate housing, and are actively participating in CPS youth programs.

Individuals who may qualify must contact their CPS caseworker first. CPS verifies eligibility and then refers the family or young adult to HACY, where they are placed on the waiting list and evaluated under Section 8 policy.

Learn more about FUP on the HUD website

The Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing program (HUD-VASH) provides Housing Choice Vouchers to homeless veterans and their families. The program is operated in partnership with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). To receive a HUD-VASH voucher, veterans must:

• Be verified as eligible through the VA.
• Participate in case management and clinical services provided by the VA.

Veterans who may qualify must contact the VA directly. Once the VA verifies eligibility, they refer the individual to HACY for evaluation under Section 8 policy.

Learn more about HUD-VASH on the HUD website

The Emergency Housing Voucher (EHV) program was funded through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). HUD awarded HACY 21 housing choice vouchers to assist individuals and families who are:

• Homeless.
• At risk of homelessness.
• Fleeing, or attempting to flee, domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, or human trafficking.
• Recently homeless or facing a high risk of housing instability.

Direct referrals for EHVs may only come through the Yuma County CoC's Coordinated Entry (CE) System.

Learn more about the EHV program on the HUD website

The Tenant-Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) program provides targeted assistance to low-income households at or below 60% of Area Median Income (AMI). Benefits include rent assistance, security deposit assistance, and utility assistance for up to approximately 18 months.

HACY administers this program in partnership with the City of Yuma's Department of Community Development, Neighborhood Services Division. Like the Housing Choice Voucher program, TBRA requires:

• A participant eligibility determination.
• Unit compliance with Property Standards set by the Yuma County HOME Consortium (YCHC).
• Rent that does not exceed HUD's Fair Market Rent (FMR).

Eligible households include:

• Families or individuals who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
• Victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking, regardless of sex, gender identity, or sexual orientation. VAWA requirements apply to all HOME-assisted programs.