Permanent Supportive Housing

Permanent supportive housing (PSH) combines affordable housing and intensive individualized supportive services to meet the needs of the most vulnerable Hoosiers - those experiencing homelessness. Several programs at IHCDA have a hand in supportive housing efforts, from providing funding to build housing to grants for service providers.

Indiana Supportive Housing Institute

The Indiana Supportive Housing Institute provides expert training to teams in developing and operating high-quality supportive housing. This collaborative program hosted by the Corporation for Supportive Housing (CSH) and IHCDA provides training and technical assistance to development teams creating supportive housing in Indiana. Teams meet for four multi-day sessions for a total of more than 30 hours of training. Upon completion of the Institute, teams apply for a combination of grants, loans, and tax credits to bring their projects to fruition.

Over 18 years, the Institute has supported the development of 61 projects with a total of 1,618 units, contributing significantly to a 45% reduction in chronic homelessness in Indiana since 2009. There are currently 13 projects under construction which will provide another 216 once completed.

HOME Investment Partnerships Program - American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP)

HOME-ARP is a federal fund established to develop affordable rental housing and provide social services for individuals or families who were homeless or at risk of homelessness. Applicants must complete the Indiana Supportive Housing Institute in order to be eligible to apply for HOME-ARP funding. $35.5 million has been set aside for the creation of PSH and an additional $13.2 million has been allocated for supportive services.

HOME Tenant-Based Rental Assistance Re-Entry Program (HOME TBRA)

HOME TBRA provides rental assistance, security deposits, and utility deposits to Hoosiers who are exiting incarceration or who were previously incarcerated and are now experiencing homelessness. Participants can select any reasonably priced rental which passes a quality inspection, thereby maximizing client choice. IHCDA works with community partners to administer the program and connect participants to services to support them during their period of transition.

Continuum of Care PSH

The Permanent Supportive Housing Program funded under the CoC (Continuum of Care) supports individuals and families with a disability who are experiencing homelessness. PSH combines housing assistance with support services like case management, life skills, job training, mental health treatment, and more to address the needs of chronically homeless people. PSH provides dignity, safety, and independence for Hoosiers with complex housing challenges while they build independent living and tenancy skills.

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