Indiana Housing First Program

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.

Other Eligibility Requirements

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

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

Required Documents

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

Funding Source
General revenue
Funding Year
2022-2023
Assistance Used For
Rent arrears
Current and/or future rent
Security deposits and relocation fees
How Provided?
Rental assistance paid to landlord, housing agency, or approved vendor only
Amount Calculation Method

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

Data Collected by Program
Income; Race; Ethnicity; Disability Status; Age
Website
https://www.in.gov/ihcda/program-partners/housing-first-program/