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AHCCCS Housing Programs (AHP)

Arizona Behavioral Health Corporation and HOM, Inc. serve as the Centralized Housing Administrator for the AHCCCS Housing Program throughout the state of Arizona. 

ABC provides quality, affordable, and supportive housing for persons with behavioral health needs in Arizona.  Since 1999, ABC has provided housing to tens of thousands of AHCCCS members with a focus on high-quality housing program administration. 

ABC contracts with HOM, Inc., (HOM) to administer rent payments and perform day-to-day housing program operations for the AHCCCS Housing Program.  HOM has been a trusted partner of ABC for over 20 years and currently serves over 3,500 households in housing for ABC and other partners throughout Arizona.  HOM, Inc., is the primary contact for members currently in the AHP program, you can learn more about HOM at www.hominc.com.

The following FAQ provides helpful information about the AHP program.

Documents

AHCCCS Housing Program Guidebook

AHCCCS Housing Program Application Guide

Homeless Verification Letter (HVL) Template

VISPDAT

VI-SPDAT for single adults

VI-FSPDAT for families

*For automatic scoring, please download the SPDAT and save to your local drive before completing.

AHCCCS Housing Program FAQs

General Questions

What is the role of the statewide Housing Administrator?

ABC and its subcontractor, HOM provides housing administration services to AHCCCS members and providers. These services include receiving referrals and housing applications, managing waiting lists, determining eligibility, conducting housing briefings, assisting and supporting members in housing searches, verifying household income and rent contributions, conducting initial and annual Housing Quality Standards (HQS) inspections, paying rental subsidy to landlords or property owners, and assisting with annual re-certifications and lease renewals.

Please note, ABC and HOM are not health care providers. You will continue to receive services through your integrated clinic, health home, or provider.

What programs are administered by the Housing Administrator/ABC?

ABC is responsible for all AHCCCS Housing programs including the administration of rental subsidies for scattered site programs, project based vouchers and to providers of Community Living Program models. This does not include Oxford houses, rapid re-housing programs, or other grant funded programs. The Housing Administrator does not oversee other housing subsidy programs for AHCCCS members such as HUD Continuum of Care or Housing Choice Vouchers unless ABC or HOM manages those funds on behalf of those funding programs.

Member in need of housing assistance

I am homeless and need housing, what do I do?

All referrals to AHCCCS housing programs will be made by clinical providers and care teams. If you have a housing need, make sure to contact your provider for all assessments or referrals necessary for housing including a provider referral to ABC.

How do I confirm if I am on the waitlist?

If you have already submitted a housing application, you can contact your health home case manager for a status update. ABC will notify your provider if your application is selected for a housing referral to an available vacancy.

Landlord Questions

As a landlord, how will my payments be made?

HOM makes its housing assistance payments electronically using ACH.  Payments for ALL housing program participants will be made in one ACH payment for existing landlords.  The HOM ACH Authorization form is available on our web site at: https://www.hominc.com/wp-content/uploads/HOM_Direct_Deposit_Authorization_9_20.pdf â€“ and returning it to landlordsupport@hominc.com

By receiving your payments via an ACH, it ensures that your rental payment(s) will be deposited into your bank account the first business day of each month and your payments will not get lost or delayed in the mail.  It also reduces chances for fraud that we all face every day with check washing, phony checks, and the like.  An email is sent to as many email addresses as each landlord wants to designate that is itemized with the participant’s name, unit address and specifically what is being paid by the ACH, making rent posting a breeze for onsite or corporate finance teams.

Provider Questions

One of my members currently receives AHCCCS funded housing, who do I contact if my member has questions about their housing?

Each currently housed member is assigned at Housing Specialist at HOM who can assist with any housing related questions or concerns. You may contact HOM at 602-265-4640. If you are unsure who the member’s housing specialist is, use this link: www.hominc.com/find/

As a behavioral health provider, how do I refer members to the AHCCCS Housing Program?

There is a online AHP application to be completed by the BH provider alongside the member. Please see the AHCCCS Housing Program Application Guide for further instructions. AHCCCS Housing Program Application Guide

ONLY approved BH providers may submit an AHP application on behalf of the member. Please see the AHP Guidebook, section “Applying For and Securing Housing”, subsection “Application Submission”, for further information. AHCCCS Housing Program Guidebook

Other Questions

Who should I call if I have concerns or questions?

If you have any questions or concerns regarding how to apply or waitlist questions you can contact ABC at AHPinfo@azabc.org or 602-712-9200.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding your current housing assistance or other specific housing participation questions you can contact HOM at 602-265-4640.