Homelessness Definition/Requirements

All residents MUST be homeless upon entry. Homeless is defined by the Federal Government as: 

A Homeless person is someone who is living on the street or in an emergency shelter, or who would be living on the street or in an emergency shelter without the SHP assistance. A person is considered homeless only when he/she resides in one of the places described as follows:

-          In places not meant for human habitation, such as cars, parks, sidewalks, abandoned buildings (on the street).

-          In an emergency shelter

-          In transitional or supportive housing for homeless persons who originally came from the streets or emergency shelters

-          In any of the above places but is spending a short time (up to 30 consecutive days) in a hospital or other institution

-          Is being evicted within a week from a private dwelling unit and no subsequent residence has been identified and the person lacks the resources and support networks needed to obtain housing.

-          Is being discharged within a week from an institution, such as a mental health or substance abuse treatment facility or a jail/prison, in which the person has been a resident for more than 30 consecutive days and no subsequent residence has been identified and the person lacks the resources and support networks needed obtain housing.

-          Is fleeing a domestic violence housing situation and no subsequent residence has been identified and the person lacks the resources and support networks needed to obtain housing.