To be considered for housing with House on the Hill, it is important to READ all the information in this packet before submitting your application.  You need to READ and UNDERSTAND the program for which you are applying.  If you are currently Housed, our program is not for you.  This program is a transitional housing - one-time program for up to one year.  As part of this program, you are agreeing to and committing to full participation in the program and following ALL guidelines.
 

HOTH Affordable Housing Programl APPLICATION Approval Process and Guidelines:

 

1. Ability to Pay

   • House on the Hill housing is not free but comes with a level of affordability and is based on income at the time of the application and is prorated as the resident moves forward with their Plan for Sustainability.  The resident must agree to their Plan, achievement of and maintainingp employment until they reach their hourly/full-time/gross household income level.

 

1. Willingness to Partner

   • The HOTH Affordable Rental Program is a hand-up not a hand-out partnership.

     • Attend a monthly meeting with HOTH Staff on Budgeting, Checking/Savings, Bill payment, Debt Reduction.

     • Meet monthly income and household budget goals - including work promotion goals and/or attaining higher wage goals

     • Meet staff once a month at your rental unit to inspect, go over your household housekeeping plan, property maintenance, and keep staff informed on any changes to your family, employment, and any other legal or medical issues that arise.

     • Willingness to live where House on the Hill has available properties.

     • Understanding of the Guesthouse program is a one-year period with a signed lease and is based on your ability to follow your Plan, pay your housing expenses with House on the Hill and meet your obligations.

 

1. Need for Adequate Shelter

   • House on the Hill believes everyone deserves a safe, healthy place to live.  As stated above, you are not applying for a specific home or address, but for an opportunity to receive affordable rental housing.  To that end, we prioritize the need for adequate housing when evaluating applicants’ current housing situation.  The need for adequate housing can range from being unhoused, cost-burdened, or substandard housing conditions.  During the application process, members of our staff will meet with you over at least a 30 day period, multiple times to help determine your need for housing, employment and income needs and the best plan for your household and best fit with our program.

 

If this sounds like the kinds of housing program you can commit to, let’s get started! START YOUR APPLICATION HERE

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update 9/2025