Relocation assistance may include providing money for rent, rent arrearage, security deposits, and moving expenses for individuals and families.

Relocation services are available only if one of the following circumstances exists:

• The group is homeless, living in a shelter, a car, or on the street.
• The group is living temporarily with other persons following a fire or natural disaster that occurred not more than 60 days before the date the group files an application for SER.
• The group is living with other persons to escape a domestic violence situation.
• A court summons, order or judgment was issued with will result in the SER group’s becoming homeless.
• The group needs adequate housing to avoid a foster care placement or before a child or children can come home from foster care.
• A DHS services worker or DHS specialist, with supervisory approval, determines if the family must be relocated from unsafe housing or for the protection of the children.
• The group receives final written notice to vacate condemned housing from a local public agency authorized to issue such an order.

The housing must be affordable. (Total housing costs cannot exceed 75% of the group’s net income.) The group must have good cause for non-payment of their shelter obligation during the last six months, regardless of the reason they are in need.

Only a DHS Specialist can accurately determine your eligibility for this program. Ask for details when turning in a completed application at your local DHS County Office.