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Housing Options

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Section 8

Qualified individuals pay only 30% of their income toward rent through this long-term housing program. HIV-positive individuals with a Section 8 voucher can access CHIRP/LA’s Section 8 listings. For more information, contact us at (213) 741-1951.

 

Market Rate

Permanent housing that is intended to be the tenant’s home for as long as they choose, and is not subsidized by any government programs. 

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Subsidized Housing

Government sponsored/funded housing that provides affordale housing for individuals with low to moderate incomes. Forms of subsidies include direct housing subsidies, non-profit housing, public housing, rent supplements and some forms of co-operative and private sector housing.

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Seasonal Winter Shelter

The Winter Shelter Program is held annually from early November till the end of March to protect people experiencing homelessness during Los Angeles's colder months. Winter Shelters are located all across the County, and will be operating 24 hours a day. This program is temporarily closed.

Download the following Guides for quick access to a full range of housing options.

CHIRP/LA has created these comprehensive guides to connect individuals with vital housing and support resources throughout Los Angeles County. In addition to housing options, the guides include resource lists, helpful links, and important contact information to assist individuals in navigating available services.

Domestic Violence

Domestic violence shelters are safe places where domestic violence and abuse victims can get help and temporary housing. Because many domestic violence victims are threatened with homelessness, shelters for domestic abuse victims are critical.

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Emergency Housing

Housing designed to assist homeless individuals with immediate temporary shelter/housing, with the goal of moving into transitional and/or permanent housing.

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Transitional Housing

Housing that is designed to provide temporary supportive housing and services while facilitating movement into independent living.

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Shared Housing

Shared housing is defined as two or more people who live in one permanent rental housing unit, sharing costs associated with maintaining housing such as rent and utilities.

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Sober Living

A place to stay where you'll have a supportive community and can start your new life free from alcohol or other drugs. Residents in sober-living homes commit to abstaining from substance use while participating in outpatient programming or after completing inpatient drug rehab.

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Safe Parking

The Safe Parking program gives people living in their cars, vans, and RVs/campers a safe and legal place to park and sleep at night.

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