Homelessness Assistance Program (HAP)

Allegan County Homeless Assistance Program (HAP)

OnPoint’s Homeless Assistance Program serves as the Housing Assessment and Resource Agency for Allegan County as chosen by the Allegan County Local Planning Body and the Michigan Balance of State COC. A Housing Assessment and Resource Agency (HARA) provides centralized intake and housing assessment, thereby assuring a comprehensive communitywide service and access to homeless services for those who qualify.

Please note: OnPoint is not an emergency shelter. Allegan County does not have an emergency shelter other than Sylvia’s Place who serves those fleeing Domestic Violence. Please refer to the housing resource packet for out of county emergency shelter information or contact 2-1-1 for additional resources.

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Who Do We Serve?

In general, individuals must be Allegan County residents who are homeless, at risk of becoming homeless, or be in a court ordered eviction and meet income limits for programs to qualify to schedule an appointment. See homeless definition below for further information:

• • Homeless definitions
    • Literally Homeless
      • Staying in a place that isn't meant for human habitation. This could be someone living in tents/campers, vehicle, an abandoned building etc.
      • Living in a temporary shelter. This includes places like homeless shelters, transitional housing, or hotels and motels paid for by government programs or charities.
      • Just left an Institution where they stayed for 90 days or less and it was documented that they were living in a place not meant for habitation or emergency shelter directly prior to entry.
    • At Risk of Homeless
      • The person will lose their home within 14 days of applying for help documented by Court Ordered Eviction or eviction letter from family/friends they are living with.
      • The person doesn't have another place to live lined up.
      • They earn less than 30% of the average income in their area.
      • They don't have the money or the people to help them find another place to live

What We Provide

OnPoint’s Homeless Assistance Program provides case management, with the potential of financial assistance if funding is available for Allegan County Residents who are homeless, at risk of homeless or are facing a court-ordered eviction and qualify for our available program funding. Using housing resources provided as well as outside rental listings, program participants along with the support of their housing case manager will search for affordable housing that meets their needs. Case managers work collaboratively with program participants to develop a plan for affordable permanent housing. Financial assistance is not guaranteed and is based on current funding availability and program requirements.

Current Program and Services

*Please note that just because a program is listed below does not guarantee that OnPoint currently has funding or availability in that program to assist you. Please contact the housing line directly if you have any questions. *

Supportive Services Only (SSO)

• Provides case management services once per week for households who are currently literally homeless and are searching for housing. No financial assistance is offered with these services.
• To be eligible for this program you must be:
  • An Allegan County resident
  • Be level 1 homeless

Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG)

• Provides Case Management and short-term financial assistance to those who are literally homeless or facing a court-ordered eviction. Financial assistance may include eviction prevention assistance, or assistance with the first month’s rent and/or security deposit depending on availability of funding.
• To be eligible for this program the person must meet all the following criteria:
  • Literally Homeless or At Risk of Homeless, or Facing Court Ordered Eviction
  • Be below 30% Area Median Income for Allegan County
  • Rental Unit must be rent reasonable and under Fair Market Rate for Allegan County
  • Rental Unit must pass Habitability Standard inspection.

COC Program Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH)

• This program combines long term rental assistance with supportive services to help households maintain permanent housing.
• To be eligible for this program you must be:
  • Chronically Homeless or Literally Homeless
  • Have a household member with a disability
  • Low-income
• There are a limited number of program slots available for this funding. When a slot becomes available, a prioritization is used protocol to determine who will be assigned to the program.

COC Program Rapid Rehousing Program (RRH)

• This program provides up to 24 months of rental assistance with required case management services while enrolled in program.
• To be eligible for this program you must be:
  • Literally Homeless
  • Low Income
• There are a limited number of program slots available for this funding. When a slot becomes available, a prioritization is used protocol to determine who will be assigned to the program.
• Rental units under this program must be determined to be rent reasonable and pass a Housing Quality Standards inspection.

MDHHS Rapid Rehousing Program (RRH)

• Provides Case Management and short-term financial assistance for up to 18 months to those who are literally homeless.
• There are a limited number of program slots available for this funding. When a slot becomes available, a prioritization is used protocol to determine who will be assigned to the program.
• Rental units under this program must be determined to be rent reasonable and pass a Housing Quality Standards inspection.