What is the PLACE Program ? Provider Liability Assurance for Community Empowerment
An assurance program created with the City of San Antonio to offset the risk assumed by landlords and property managers in housing high-barrier clients such as displaced persons , homeless veterans , or chronically homeless individuals .
This program DOES : Assist in housing residents with rental challenges by guaranteeing that if apartment damages occur , they will be covered ( up to $ 1500 ) Apply to HUD Homelessness Categories 1 , 2 , and 4 Allow agencies to “ renew ” someone in the PLACE program for an additional year
This program DOES NOT : Does NOT provide “ upfront ” payment to rental housing providers such as risk fees , administrative fees , or security deposits Does NOT include client rent Does NOT move clients in before the required inspection
Participating in PLACE is as Easy as 1-2-3 !
* Please note that this application must come from a service provider / agency .* * All required info must be uploaded via Google Forms or emailed to ce @ sarahomeless . org *
Visit SARAH ' s Partner Resources page for full program info and apply for your agency by filling out the PLACE Agency Application Form .
Once your agency has been approved for PLACE , you can enroll as many clients as you ' d like by completing and submitting the Client Enrollment Request Form and Client Release of Information Form .
If applicable , submit a claim by completing a Request for Funds Form . and uploading all the pertinent information .
How Will Providers / Landlords Receive PLACE Funding ?
SARAH will begin processing the funding request once all the required information has been received . If approved , SARAH will mail the provider / landlord a check for damage reimbursements within 3-5 business days .
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Questions ? Email ce @ sarahomeless . org or visit sarahomeless . org / partner-resources