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TENANT SERVICES AND HOUSING STABILITY PROGRAM | FAMILY HOUSING ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

Homeless prevention, rental counseling, housing assistance and advocacy to assist persons to avoid homelessness and locate permanent housing.

Due to funding limitations, each inquiry or application will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis to determine eligibility and available support.

Physical Address

2401 Lake Street, Omaha, NE 68111

Hours

Mon 9 am - 3 pm; Tue 9 am - 3 pm; Wed 9 am - 3 pm; Thu 9 am - 3 pm;

Voice

(402) 934-6648

Hotline | Spanish

Application process

Apply on website

Fee

None

Required documents

- ID - Social Security Card, ITIN, or IRS Tax Document - Lease (for rental requests) - Notice (e.g., 3-day, 7-day, or 14-day notice) or a ledger/statement from landlord showing balance owed; Client may also upload a court summons if available - Approval Letter from Landlord (for deposit requests) - Utility Bill (for utility requests; bill must be in applicant's name) - Proof of Hardship (e.g., letter from employer, paycheck stub, bank statements, medical statement) - Proof of Income (e.g., paystubs, unemployment compensation, child support, bank statements, Social Security, SSDI) - Proof of sustainability

Eligibility

Open to those: - At imminent risk of homelessness - Whose household is at risk of losing housing within the next 14-30 days - Who have received an eviction, foreclosure, or utility shut-off notice - Who are currently doubled-up or in unstable housing that will end soon Residency: - Must reside within the service area (e.g., Nebraska or Iowa) Income: - Household income at or below 80% of Area Median Income (AMI); Priority given to households with 50% AMI or lower A household or individual qualifies under Category 1 if they lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence; this includes: - Living in a place not meant for human habitation - Streets, cars, parks, abandoned buildings, bus or train stations, campgrounds, etc - Living in emergency shelters or transitional housing - Emergency shelters (including domestic violence shelters) - Transitional housing programs for people who were homeless before entry - Exiting an institution - Individuals coming from hospitals, jails, or other institutions where they stayed 90 days or less and were living in a shelter or place not meant for human habitation right before entering the institution

Languages

English

Service area

Sarpy County, Nebraska Douglas County, Nebraska Pottawattamie County, Iowa

Agency info

FAMILY HOUSING ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

Dedicated to improving housing opportunities and eliminating poverty.