Section 145.50 Permanent Supportive Housing Models

Section

145.50  Permanent Supportive Housing Models

All PSH models will utilize Scattered Sites (as described

below).  The DMH PSH Bridge Subsidy model provides rental payments for all of the

following:

a)         Scattered Sites

Dwellings that exist in the

private and public rental market for which the tenant holds the lease and

rental payment agreements are made directly with the property owner.  Units are

not concentrated in any one building.  Living arrangements in scattered-site

housing include:

1)         Single

room occupancy (SRO) or studio/efficiency apartments that have self-contained kitchens

and bathrooms;

2)         One-bedroom apartments;

3)         Two-bedroom

or larger shared apartments as needed to accommodate larger households, live-in

aides, or storage of necessary medical equipment (with no more than two unrelated

consumers per unit under an arrangement agreed to by both consumers); or

4)         Single family homes.

b)         Project Based

Developments

Multifamily dwellings that were

developed and financed as a project for the purpose of providing supportive or

affordable housing.  The tenant holds the lease and rental assistance

agreements are made directly with the landlord or property owner.  If the

project development receives public financing, in addition to funding from DHS-DMH,

the funding regulations and tenant selection plans of the public funding entity

(e.g., HUD) supersedes this Part.  Living arrangements in project-based

developments include:

1)         SRO

or studio/efficiency apartments that have a self-contained kitchen and

bathroom; or

2)         One-bedroom

apartments or two-person two-bedroom shared apartments.

c)         Master Leasing

Master leasing is a flexible

resource that creates a variety of housing options in terms of housing type,

density and location

rt.  Living arrangements in project-based

developments include:

1)         SRO

or studio/efficiency apartments that have a self-contained kitchen and

bathroom; or

2)         One-bedroom

apartments or two-person two-bedroom shared apartments.

c)         Master Leasing

Master leasing is a flexible

resource that creates a variety of housing options in terms of housing type,

density and location.  This model is based on mutually beneficial relationships

with private landlords or property management entities for which long-term

agreements are made with guaranteed payment in exchange for discounted rental

rates. The master leasing approach shall be focused primarily on existing

rental housing to secure a targeted number of rental units as outlined in

Section 145.210.  DHS-DMH will utilize the SA entity to conduct all activities

in accordance with Section 145.70.