Housing Application
The Guesthouse Program
Application is Open!
This is for our 1 yr. Transitional Housing Program
Applications are reviewed as they are received.
We can not guarantee availability.
(This page and the application were updated May 2025)
The Guesthouse program is not free housing. In fact it is for people who are unhoused, precariously housed or in the process of losing their housing. It does require a commitment to participate in the program which includes a plan of income/employment. None is required for enrollment but the Housing Team must see working steps toward employment, connecting to supports like food stamps, services from Goodwill, Lifeworks, Family Resource Youth Service Centers or any other other support or plan to help the household move forward. This is not a HUD housing program and receives no funds from HUD, State or other Federal programs. This is a sustainability program to help the unhoused, precariously housed or those in the process of losing their housing build a plan and work for their own sustainability. It is not a free housing program.
APPLICATION GUIDELINES
All applicants for housing must fill out this form completely. Incomplete applications will not be processed. Requested documents from the checklist below should be submitted with the application. The information provided in this form establishes the applicants current standing as a potential resident and does not constitute an offer of housing. Housing with House on the Hill may not be the best fit for your housing needs and/or your housing needs may not meet the parameters of the House on the Hill housing programs and the units available.
If you have been convicted of a crime against a child and/or if you are required to register with a state or national Sex Offenders Registry, you will be ineligible for housing within the Guesthouse program. Due to the proximity to children in our programs, we are unable to house anyone on the Sex Offender Registries. Other housing may be available to you through our partner organizations or through other landlords or housing authorities/programs. (We can provide a list of other potential housing options.)
Everyone enrolled in The Guesthouse program must be working steps to obtain income and will be asked to provide documentation of these steps. Those on fixed incomes may be enrolled in The Guesthouse program but only as a transition to other income-based housing. House on the Hill will provide a list of other potential income-based housing programs which may be a better fit for those on a fixed income. The Guesthouse program is a one-year, transitional housing program. House on the Hill is not a landlord, property management company or a state/federal housing program.
House on the Hill is a Fair Housing organization and follows Fair Housing guidelines as they relate to our programs and housing availability. Housing with House on the Hill may not be the best fit for your current housing situation or ability to pay rent and utilities.
PLAN FOR SUSTAINABILITY
If selected for our housing programs, during your intake with House on the Hill, we will work with you on each of the checkpoints on the list below. You will also work with us to create a plan for your own success. This plan will guide us, and you, on the appropriate steps you will want to take to reach all of your goals.
Available, attainable, ongoing Housing with House on the Hill is subject to meeting your goals and following your plan. We will work to support you in achieving your goals. Not meeting plan goals and timelines will be automatic notice to vacate. House on the Hill housing programs require residents to participate in paying, in part or in full, their own housing expenses. Following the timelines during the first year (and only one year) in the housing program are non-negotiable. Once accepted to the program, the resident agrees to follow their personal plan, follow all housing guidelines and policies, make payments on time and provide all documents and complete the “GOOD STANDING CHECKLIST within the stated time limits to remain in the housing program.
Housing Program Documentation
Applications will be reviewed as they are received and an interview will be scheduled if there is a potential housing unit available. An interview does not constitute an offer of housing or guarantee enrollment in the program.
Your application must be complete to be reviewed. Required documents in the checklist below should be submitted with your application. These documents are required. If a document does not apply to your situation, we will discuss it when you are called for an interview.
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Paystubs
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Tax Filing
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Banking Information
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List of all Occupants to be housed with you, including age and relation to you
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Debt Responsibilities
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Information on criminal background on anyone to occupy housing
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Your State Issued ID
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Proof of your employment or income (ie., disability)
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If you are not employed, go ahead and contact the Goodwill Opportunity Center. Providing proof you are working on employment with Goodwill is helpful to this process
Please be aware House on the Hill uses the HUD Guidelines for housing which requires children/siblings of the opposite sex sleep in separate bedrooms and children may not sleep in the same room with a parent/adult. Each person (adult or child) must sleep in a bedroom. The living space is not considered a bedroom even if a bed, futon, hid-a-bed/couch or other sleeping area is placed there.
Housing Good Standing Checklist
In addition to providing all the information and documents above, each household enrolled in The Guesthouse program will need to have or be working on the following. Not every item will apply to everyone.
GOOD STANDING CHECKLIST
The following steps, information and documents need to be completed to move into a housing program with House on the Hill. The list is in the order it must be completed. Some items have a time limit of less than three (3) months to be completed. This application is complete when the checklist is complete and HOTH Intake Staff or the Executive Director or the Housing Director or Board Chair have signed off on the Checklist Section below.
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Applicant has applied for Section 8 Housing/Voucher - fill out the application https://housingportal-bgky.securecafe.com/onlineleasing/city-of-bowling-green-housing-division/guestlogin.aspx (10-Day Limit)
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Proof of Section 8 Application Completed is on file with House on the Hill. (10-Day Limit)
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Applicant has met with “Another Way” at the Goodwill Opportunity Center. (10-Day Limit)
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“Another Way” Program Specialist should send an email to House on the Hill after first meeting (10-Day Limit)
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Applicant has applied for Food Stamps | Medical Card | Housing Assistance - Cabinet for Health and Family Services (270) 746-7447 - 356 Suwannee Trail St, Bowling Green, KY 42103 (10-Day Limit)
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Provide proof of Employment (if/when employed - 60-Day Limit)
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Provide a checking account statement or checking card statement for the last two months (if/when setup - 60-Day Limit)
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Provide a copy of the most recent tax return (If there is no tax return for the previous year, provide the last tax return filed) (10-Day Limit)
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Provide a copy of your Driver’s License or government issued I.D. (10-Day Limit)
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Disability. Is this applicant applying with an identified disability? Check if Yes
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If Disability is checked…Provide your letter of designation or proof of disability monthly payments (10-Day Limit)
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Provide proof of any social support payments, services or vouchers you are receiving (10-Day Limit)