CalWORKs Homeless Assistance Program
California Department of Social Services
California
" HA includes both temporary HA, which helps families pay the costs of temporary shelter, and permanent HA, which helps families pay a security deposit and last month's rent for permanent housing or up to 2 months of rental arrearages to help avoid eviction."
Other Eligibility Requirements
Persons experiencing or at risk of homelessness; Eligible or currently receiving CalWORKs; Has not received the same form of assistance within the last 12 months
Eligibility Limitations
Does not limit eligibility on these criteria
Priority Populations
Does not prioritize beyond eligibility requirements
Required Documents
Required for income (general), documentation of housing search. Self-attestation permitted for other financial hardship.
Funding Source
General revenue
Amount Provided
$1,644 average
Assistance Used For
Rent arrears
Current and/or future rent
Security deposits and relocation fees
How Provided?
Rental assistance paid to tenant only
Amount Calculation Method
Other calculation method