Please READ this page and the Guidelines and Process before clicking the link below to apply.

 

HOTH Transitional Housing Program Application Approval Process and Guidelines:

 

Program Guidelines

• 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.

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• This is a one-year housing program in which you are required to follow a budget, meet twice a month with our staff, communicate weekly via text with our team, set and achieve your own financial, employment and income goals.  Each quarter of the year you are in the program your rent payment will go up until you have reached your full rent and utilities payment amount.  This is, on average, about $1000 per month depending on the number of people in your household.  You will be required to attend a one-hour presentation about The Guesthouse program and a 30-minute interview during a one-evening event at the House on the Hill office. (child care will not be provided). Any adult, on the application, 18 years old and over 18, is required to attend the Presentation and Interview event.

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• As part of this application you will upload documents related to income, debt, credit background and criminal background as well as documents to confirm disability income, Section 8 status, student status and government benefits.  These documents apply to most people.  If you don't receive, for example, SNAP Benefits, this document will not be required.  Upload ALL documents that pertain to your personal situation.

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• By submitting this application, you agree to and understand your obligation to pay rent and utilities each month, to gain and/or maintain employment including seeking better employment and follow the budget and goals you set as part of the program.  You understand if you are currently unemployed, you will be required to enroll in the Goodwill Opportunity Center's Job Opportunity program.  If you are currently on disability, our program may not be the best fit for you but we encourage you to apply.  There may be resources and referrals we can provide even if we can't provide housing in the Guesthouse program.  You also understand this program will require you to meet all debt obligations.  This means not just paying off debt (including past due bills/taxes if owed) but also paying any and all child support payments, any court costs and any judgement(s) against you.

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• This is not an emergency housing program.  It is not an immediate housing placement.  We do not offer rental assistance or payment of deposits or motel/hotel costs.  This is a transitional housing program.​

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Process

• 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 time-limited transitional housing.  To that end, we prioritize the need for adequate housing when evaluating an applicants’ current housing situation.  The need for adequate housing can range from being unhoused, cost-burdened, or living in a substandard housing conditions.  During the application process, members of our staff will meet with you over up to 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.

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• Once we receive your application, we'll reach out with any questions or other information we need to complete your application.  When we have received all information and your application is complete, you will be invited to our next Housing Presentation and Interview Event.  The Housing Presentation is about one hour long and the interview process will take approximately 30 minutes.  Child care is not provided during this event.

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• Following the Presentation and Interview Event, we will follow up with a phone call regarding a possible follow-up interview or with referral information to the most appropriate resources for your housing needs.  Sometimes The Guesthouse program is not the best fit for everyone.

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• By submitting your application, you agree to and understand the process for applying to The Guesthouse program.  You will need to bring the following with you to the Presentation and Interview Night.

 

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

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update 1/2026