How does Veterans Affairs Supported Housing work?

Call 877-424-3838 to be connected with your local homeless program and apply Case management is an important part of the program, and you will be required to participate You must re-certify each year to keep your housing voucher You must contribute 30% of your monthly income towards rent, the voucher will cover the rest

Am I eligible for Veterans Affairs Supported Housing?

To be eligible for HUD-VASH, you must be eligible for VA health care and meet the federal definition of homelessness . You must have income within the program guidelines and willingness to receive case management from the VA. The National Call Center for Homeless Veterans can refer you to your local VA medical center to determine eligibility.

How do I Apply to Veterans Affairs Supported Housing?

Call the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at 877-424-3838 to be connected to your local VA homeless program for a referral to HUD-VASH. Visit an office James J. Peters VA Medical Center in the Bronx Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Call 718-584-9000 (ext. 2635 or 2658) to schedule an appointment or speak with the Homeless Program. VA NY Harbor Health Care System in Manhattan Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Call first at 212-686-7500 (ext. 7875) and ask to speak with Homeless Triage.

Supportive Housing for Veterans

1. How it Works

Veterans and their families who are homeless can get help through HUD-VASH. The program helps Veterans find and keep permanent housing by providing Section 8 rental vouchers as well as case management and other supportive services at VA medical centers.

Call 877-424-3838 to be connected with your local homeless program and apply
Case management is an important part of the program, and you will be required to participate
You must re-certify each year to keep your housing voucher
You must contribute 30% of your monthly income towards rent, the voucher will cover the rest

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2. Determine Your Eligibility

2. Determine your eligibility

To be eligible for HUD-VASH, you must be eligible for VA health care and meet the federal definition of homelessness.
You must have income within the program guidelines and willingness to receive case management from the VA.
The National Call Center for Homeless Veterans can refer you to your local VA medical center to determine eligibility.

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3. How to Apply

3. How to apply

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Call the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at 877-424-3838 to be connected to your local VA homeless program for a referral to HUD-VASH.

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Supportive Housing for Veterans

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1. How it Works

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