Nevada County assistance programs. 

Grants to prevent evictions and help with rent
Over $1.5 million in federal government stimulus funds is being sent to Nevada county to address both homelessness and to offer people in need help paying pay their monthly rent. The Salvation Army is flush with a $1.6 million grant designed to address these problems.

The funds have two main goals. The money is intended to stop evictions and prevent people from becoming homeless, and also to rehouse individuals and families on the street with support services and cash grants.

The grant money being provided by the federal government will be spread out over the next three years and recipients of the money will have their case managed for up to 18 months, and they can also get up to 18 months of rent.

While there are some conditions to the program, even if people are not eligible for aid, they we will still work with them to offer them some type of assistance.

The grant was coordinated by the Nevada County Health and Human Services Agency, and according to the Nevada County Chief Executive Officer, applicants selected to the program for financial aid may use the money for:

• Short-term rental assistance for up to three months.

• Medium to long term rental assistance that can provided funds for anywhere from four to 18 months.

• Utility deposits and even payments for utility bills.

• Money for security deposits.

• Moving costs and relocation services.

• Free hotel and motel vouchers.

• Repair credits and debt counseling.

• Housing counseling and case management.

• Outreach services.

• Housing search and placement into a new home or apartment.

The Salvation has partnered with others in the grant, and they include Community Recovery Resources, the Family Resource Center of Truckee, Hospitality House in Grass Valley, the Nevada County Hosing Development Corp., Legal Services of Northern California, and also the Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Coalition.