Rapid re-housing initiatives
Program basics
- Help individuals or families experiencing homeless quickly move into permanent housing
- Services can include housing search assistance, case management, social services, financial assistance, and rent negotiations
- Participation generally lasts 4–6 months
Strength of evidence
Evidence level: Strong (second-highest tier)
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Strong (second-highest tier)
Ranked as having the second-highest level of evidence by County Health Rankings and Roadmaps
Target population
Individuals experiencing homelessness
Program cost
Approximately $900 per family
Implementation locations
- Nationwide
- Built for Zero - Abilene, TX
Dates active
Not available
Outcomes and impact
- Reduces the amount of time households experience homelessness
- May decrease rates of homelessness and increase turnover rates at shelters
- May improve household income, employment, financial stability, food security, physical and mental health, and general well-being
Keys to successful implementation
- Note: This content is under review
- Programs should focus on three main components: housing identification, rent and move-in assistance, and case management and services.
- Families are more easily transitioned out of temporary housing when programs have developed strong relationships with community institutions.
- Programs should offer a range of services to clients, including financial literacy help, streamlined access to public benefits, health care, transportation solutions, and mental health assistance
