Housing

Rapid Re-Housing (RRH) helps individuals and families move out of homelessness and into stable housing quickly.

Shelterhouse’s RRH program provides:

• Temporary help with rent, security deposits, and utilities while participants work toward financial stability
• Help finding housing, completing applications, communicating with landlords, and resolving issues that may come up
• Guidance with budgeting, employment resources, benefits, healthcare connections, and other services that support long-term housing stability

The goal of this program is to help people secure housing quickly while building the income and support needed to keep it.

What happens when rental assistance ends?
We help participants increase income, access benefits, and budget so they can maintain housing on their own or find longer-term help if eligible.

How long does RRH assistance last?
Assistance is temporary and usually lasts several months, depending on funding and individual client’s progress to self-sufficiency.

I’ve been evicted before—can I still qualify for an apartment?
You may still qualify if you’ve been evicted in the past. We work with landlords who consider different housing backgrounds.

What if I have poor credit or no credit?
We can explore housing options and may explain your situation to landlords.

What if I have a criminal record?
A criminal background does not automatically disqualify you. Each situation is reviewed individually.