What is Phoenix Housing?

Phoenix Housing is a Shelter Plus care Program Offered by Project Concern. Shelter Plus Care is a federal program funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Developmnet (HUD) designed to provide rental subsidies and supportive services to homeless individual with diasbilities and their families.

Participants live in housing Project Concern leases from private landlords. Participants pay 30% of thier adjusted annual gross income for rent.

In order to receive this assistance, participants are required to maintain consistent and ongoing supportive services.

Who is Eligible?

To qualify for Shelter Plus Care assistance, applicants must be both homeless and disabled. Homless individuals must be residents of:

• The Dubuque Rescue Mission
• Teresa Shelter
• Hillcrest Family Services Transitional Housing *
• Maria House *
  * Residents of Transitional Housing must meet the HUD definition of homelessness

A household must have at least one adult determined by a licensed professional. Preference is given to those persons disabled by

• Mental Illness
• Chronic Problems with Alcohol and/or Drugs
• HIV / AIDS

Eligible individuals/household members will be legal residents of the United States and be able to provide verifiable identification for all occupants listed in the application. Proof of homelessness, diability, and residency will be required at the time of interview.

Supportive Service Requirement

Applicants must be receiving services from on of the following services providers:

• Hillcrest Family Services Mental Health Clinic
• The Dubuque Community Y Domestic Violence Program
• Substance Abuse Services Center

Income Guidelines

Eligibility is determined by income limits set by HUD. Assets may effect eligibility.

How to Apply

Application for Shelter Plus Care must be picked up in person at:

Project Concern
1789 Elm Street Suite B
Dubuque, Iowa 52001

or by request from participating case management or service providing agencies.

If you are currently residing on the streets, or living anywhere outside, contact Project Concern for information on how to apply for Phoenix Housing. You can dial 2-1-1 from any land line phone or call (563) 557-8331.

Homeless Assistance Program
(563) 557-8331 extension 3
Erica Haugen, Coordinator