Housing Voucher Programs - Policy and Procedures Manual

Chapter XXI Sections

1. Definition of Homeless for MSHDA HARP Program
2. Coordinated Action Plan (CAP)
3. Community Service Provider Certifications
4. Waiting List Maintenance
5. Participation in the Program
6. Applicable Forms Listing

Chapter XXI: Homeless Assistance Recovery Program

Section C: Community Service Provider (CSP) Certifications

Community Service Providers serving the homeless in participating counties will be designated by MSHDA as appropriate agencies to determine homeless eligibility of the applicant for HARP. One of the CSP agencies will be designated by the CofC and approved by MSHDA as the Lead Agency that will coordinate activities between the various participating CSP agencies.

Using the Certification of Eligibility and Residency for HCV Program HARP (MSHDA/HP-531) the CSP will certify that:

1. The applicant household has been actively engaged in a qualified publicly supported emergency sheltering program, transitional housing program, homeless service program, or independent living preparation program (as defined by the local Continuum of Care in their MSHDA approved CAP); and;
2. The applicant has attained the skills necessary to maintain housing stability in independent housing with the help of a voucher; and;
3. The referring CSP is able and willing to commit to providing continuing outreach and supportive contact to the applicant household to support success in maintaining long-term housing stability.