Broward County Housing Authority Receives $895K to Provide Rental Assistance to Homeless Veterans

LAUDERDALE LAKES, Fla. - July 8, 2013 - PRLog -- The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded Broward County Housing Authority (BCHA) $895K in supportive housing assistance to help chronically homeless military veterans and their families find a permanent place to call home.

Part of the HUD-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) program, the 100 new vouchers combine rental assistance from HUD with case management and clinical services provided by the U.S. Department of Veteran’s Affairs (VA).    

HUD-VASH is designed to help homeless veterans, many of whom are living with chronic disabling conditions, receive services that will assist them in rejoining the community. Veterans who have spouses and dependent children are also eligible to participate.

“This program is part of a shared national commitment to help end veteran homelessness,” said Ann Deibert, CEO of BCHA. “The primary goal is to help move veterans and their families into a stable living situation. This will allow them to get the help they need and hopefully turn their lives around.”

For veterans to participate in HUD-VASH, they must be homeless, eligible for VA medical care and have an identified clinical need for case management.

Since 2008, the program has secured housing for more than 40,000 veterans nationwide.  Based on geographic need and housing authority administrative performance, BCHA was first selected in 2009 to receive VASH vouchers.  The 100 additional vouchers will be available as eligible veterans are identified and referred by the VA.

About Broward County Housing Authority

Founded in 1969, Broward County Housing Authority (BCHA) creates housing opportunities for nearly 12,000 county residents by utilizing public and private funding. It focuses on providing affordable housing through the ownership/management of properties, administration of rental subsidies and counseling of homeowners and prospective owners. Established under Chapter 421, Florida Statutes, BCHA is an independent special district of the State of Florida. For more information, visit www.bchafl.org.