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
1415 Avenue J, Unit 4, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
Hours
Mon 9 am - 3 pm; Tue 9 am - 3 pm; Wed 9 am - 3 pm; Thu 9 am - 3 pm;
Voice
Website
https://www.fhasinc.org
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.