Homelessness Prevention System (HPS) Program

Homelessness Prevention System (HPS) Program is sponsored by City of Santa Clara. Offers temporary financial assistance, legal support, and case management to low-income individuals and families at risk of homelessness in Santa Clara County.

Santa Clara Homelessness Prevention System – The Homelessness Prevention System (HPS) program provides assistance to low-income families or individuals who are at risk of losing their housing The Homelessness Prevention System (HPS) program provides assistance to low-income families or individuals who are at risk of losing their housing, including: Temporary Financial Assistance Case Management and Other Services or email info@preventhomelessness.

org to learn more and determine if you’re eligible for assistance The Homelessness Prevention System is administered by a network of 19 non-profit organizations located throughout Santa Clara County. Please note that only qualified Partner Agencies can determine eligibility for the program.

If you have been told you do not (or might not) qualify for Homelessness Prevention System services by an organization that is not one of the organizations listed below, please contact us at the information listed above.

Sacred Heart Community Service Asian Americans for Community Involvement Bay Area Community Health Community Services Agency of Mountain View and Los Altos Family Supportive Housing International Children Assistance Network Law Foundation of Silicon Valley LifeMoves – Opportunity Center South County Community Services Sunnyvale Community Services West Valley Community Services YWCA Golden Gate Silicon Valley Sacred Heart Community Service Asian Americans for Community Involvement Bay Area Community Health Community Services Agency of Mountain View and Los Altos Family Supportive Housing familysupportivehousing.

org International Children Assistance Network (408) 480-5502 or (408) 993-8280 Law Foundation of Silicon Valley LifeMoves – Opportunity Center LifeMoves – Georgia Villa South County Community Services Sunnyvale Community Services West Valley Community Services YWCA Golden Gate Silicon Valley Frequently Asked Questions Who is eligible to receive HPS assistance?

All are welcome to apply regardless of race, sex, color, age, religion, actual or perceived gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, ethnic or national origin, or familial or immigration status. No information about immigration status will be collected; citizenship or legal residency is not required for eligibility.

The following guidelines are used to determine eligibility: Resident of Santa Clara County Low-income (based on federal guidelines ; approx.

$159,550 for a 4-person household) Currently housed but at risk of losing housing within approximately 14 days, for example: received an eviction notice unsafe to remain in current housing must leave current housing for other reasons At high risk of homelessness based on a short assessment questionnaire How can I find out if I qualify?

You can schedule a ‘pre-screening’ appointment by calling (408) 516-5100, emailing info@preventhomelessness. org , or contacting any of the participating agencies listed on the program flyer . The pre-screening includes an interview and questionnaire, and generally takes 1-2 hours to complete.

If you meet initial initial requirements, you will be asked to provide documentation confirming your eligibility. What type of information will I need to provide? Required documentation is flexible and may vary depending on your situation.

In general, you will be asked to provide IDs for all household members, a lease agreement, income documentation for the past 2 months, and recent bills. If you don’t have some of these documents, there may be other options. Any HPS agency can provide more information on specific documentation needs and work with you on your individual situation.

What if I don’t qualify for HPS assistance? Some agencies may have additional resources available to offer emergency services to households at risk of homelessness. An agency representative will guide you to any other resources that may be helpful in your situation.

How can I get connected to legal help? Any HPS agency can refer you to the Law Foundation, who will provide information and determine if you’re eligible to receive free legal assistance. You can also call the Law Foundation directly at (408) 280-2424 or visit lawfoundation.

org/housing for more information. View the Homelessness Prevention System Flyer Looking for information on the Homelessness Prevention System COVID-19 Response? The Santa Clara County Homelessness Prevention System is no longer involved with deploying federal rent relief.

A summary of these efforts is available in the following dashboard . The Santa Clara County Homelessness Prevention System is a unique partnership between public agencies, private funders, and non-profit organizations to help at-risk families and individuals maintain their housing and avoid falling into homelessness.

This initiative is co-led by The County of Santa Clara Office of Supportive Housing , Destination: Home and Sacred Heart Community Service . You can learn more about the Homelessness Prevention System by visiting the Destination: Home website .

Homelessness Prevention System: *Note: Program eligibility is based on the established income limits for “low-income households” in Santa Clara County as defined by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development as of May 2026.