Mohave County assistance programs.

Housing and rent assistance programs.

The Mohave County Community Services Department has recently received a federal government stimulus grant for almost $900,000 to fight homelessness and prevent evictions.

The government money is part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) program, which is from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The money is administered by the Arizona Department of Housing (ADOH) which subcontracts with Mohave County. The main goal of the Arizona Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP) is to prevent evictions and provide homelessness prevention assistance to households who would otherwise become homeless. Money can also be used to help people find a new home if they are currently homeless.

Assistance provided is limited and will end after some period. They are looking to provide a maximum of 12 months of housing assistance. During the 12 months they are receiving aid, the organization will work with them intensively to help them increase their incomes, find jobs, or get self sufficient.

There are some criteria to be eligible for rental assistance on the program. Applicants need to either be homeless or about to be be evicted and become homeless. That is defined by circumstances including if a person is to be evicted in two weeks, has had a sudden, significant loss of their total income, if they lost a job, or if they reside in housing that has been condemned.

Eligibility for the program eligibility also includes:

People need to be willing to participate in a self-sufficiency program and/or housing counseling.

Applicants must be a United States citizen or legal alien status.

Applicants need to also be willing to fulfill case-plan objectives.

Applicants to the program must provide all documentation requested.

Applicants also need to have income within 90 days to pay for other living expenses.

The Mohave County One-Stop Career Center is located at the County Community Services Department, which is located in Kingman Arizona at 700 West Beale Street (phone 753-0723).

 

 

 

Help from community action agency in Mohave County

Kingman and Mohave county residents can contact the local community action agency, Western Arizona Council of Governments, at (928) 782-1886. This non-profit runs several programs that assist low income and other individuals who need help.

Rent and homeless prevention - Work with a counselor and receive advice, case management and access to counseling and information on programs. If you apply and are determined to be eligible for help, the counselor will work with you to identify appropriate services, find rent assistance programs and/or benefits.

Energy bill assistance - The WACOG Community Action Agency Utility Bill Assistance Program provides assistance in paying utility and energy bills to low-income households. Both staff and volunteers at the agency take applications at numerous locations located throughout Mohave County.

Case management - This program provides assistance for low income and working poor.