Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority
Indiana

The Indiana Housing First Program was established through state legislation in 2017 to increase housing stability for individuals and families with a serious mental illness or substance use disorder who are exiting a residential treatment program or facing a housing crisis. The Program offers tenant-based rental assistance and supportive services to eligible households.

Assistance Distributed By
State administrator/State agency; Nonprofit or for-profit providers
Funding Source
General revenue
Funding Year
2022-2023
Program Status
Active
State Funding
$890,027
Website
https://www.in.gov/ihcda/program-partners/housing-first-program/
How Provided?
Rental assistance paid to landlord, housing agency, or approved vendor only
Data Collected by Program
Income; Race; Ethnicity; Disability Status; Age
Program Type
Tenant-based rental assistance
Income Eligibility Threshold
The program does not limit eligibility based on income
Duration
Transitional (7 months - 2 years)
Assistance Used For
Rent arrears
Current and/or future rent
Security deposits and relocation fees
Info Source
Program administrator survey response
Last Updated
4/19/23 11:44
Other Eligibility Requirements

Persons experiencing or at risk of homelessness; Persons with mental illness; Persons with substance use disorders

Required Documents

Required for housing instability, verification of qualifying diagnosis. Self-attestation permitted for zero, self-employed, or non-traditional income, housing instability.

Coordinates Eligibility With

Does not coordinate with other systems

Amount Calculation Method

Program covers rent above 30% of tenants' adjusted income, up to payment standard not based on local Fair Market Rent

Eligibility Limitations

Does not limit eligibility on these criteria

Priority Populations

Persons experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness; Individuals who are medically vulnerable; Individuals who are exiting a residential treatment program