Your Path to Safe, Stable Housing Starts Here

Housing Navigation Support

The Housing Navigation Program is designed to rapidly connect individuals and families experiencing homelessness with safe, stable, and permanent housing.

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Putting People First

Purpose & Goals

The primary goal of the Housing Navigation Program is to shorten the length of time people experience homelessness, reduce returns to homelessness, and increase access to permanent housing options. This is achieved through a person-centered, trauma-informed, and equity-driven approach that prioritizes the most vulnerable households based on CoC Coordinated Entry assessment scores.

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Housing Support

Core Program Activities

Funded through the HUD Continuum of Care (CoC) program, the initiative focuses on removing barriers to housing placement, strengthening partnerships with landlords and housing providers, and ensuring participants receive the support needed to maintain housing long-term.

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Actively identify available units that meet participant needs and preferences, leveraging relationships with landlords, property managers, and affordable housing developers.

Recruit and retain housing partners by offering support, education on housing programs, and problem-solving assistance to address concerns.

Assist participants in overcoming obstacles to securing housing, such as credit history, rental arrears, documentation gaps, or application fees.

Collaborate with the CoC’s Coordinated Entry system to ensure referrals are made efficiently and match participants with the most appropriate housing opportunities.

Prepare participants for successful tenancy through individualized coaching on lease obligations, budgeting, conflict resolution, and connecting to community resources.

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Housing List

Housing Resource Database

Access our comprehensive Housing Resource List, featuring affordable options within Dane County at Fair Market Rates. Search online or download PDF guides organized by bedroom size.

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We Are Here For You!

How to Get Help

Our Housing Navigation Specialists are here to help you take the first step toward stable housing. Stable housing is the foundation that allows us to address other challenges you may be facing.

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