Thank you for considering becoming a part of the solution in making homelessness rare, brief, and non-recurring!
Private market landlords and property managers
are critical to the success of permanent housing programs. As a landlord, you have a unique opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of individuals and families experiencing homelessness. By providing safe and affordable housing options, you can help break the cycle of homelessness and provide stability and security for those in need.
This form was designed to help landlords inform the Continuum of Care (CoC) housing providers about the units they have available. A CoC is a local, regional, or state-wide planning body responsible for organizing and delivering to meet the specific needs of people who are homeless as they move to stable housing and maximum self-sufficiency. It includes action steps to end homelessness and prevent a return to homelessness.
Benefits of partnering with the Continuum of Care (CoC):
- Eliminate advertising costs. Working with CoC housing programs gives you access to a pool of ready-to-rent tenants. Just complete this form when you have a vacant unit, and the
CoC housing programs will immediately match you with a client that is looking for housing.
- “Smart” renters. CoC clients have been educated by
CoC housing programs on such topics as personal budgeting, understanding rental agreements, housekeeping and general apartment maintenance, being a good neighbor, etc.
- Damage/security deposits. The CoC aims to help individuals get back up on their feet. We have found that many low-income clients can afford the monthly rent, but have difficulty saving enough money for their security deposit. As a result, CoC housing programs help clients put together this one-time payment.
- Clients have access to time-limited subsidies. Again, the CoC housing programs aims to help individuals get back up on their feet. As a result, eligible clients receive a time-limited subsidy (varies by housing program) to help them cover their rent. This allows clients some time to stabilize and build an emergency fund for the future.
- Clients are attached to needed services. Some of the clients face a number of challenges, but the
CoC housing programs work with our clients on an ongoing basis to make sure they have the support they need to succeed. The
CoC housing programs work with clients to correct past mistakes and prevent future problems, and through our network of partners, clients have access to an array of supportive services.
- Problem prevention through regular home visits.
CoC housing programs' case managers conduct regular home visits to ensure that clients are stabilized in their new environments, that their jobs are going well, and that they are getting the support they need. Regular follow-up with clients allows CoC housing programs to identify and address problems early before they become irreparable.
- Neutral party to mediate problems. Despite best efforts, problems are sometimes inevitable. However, when problems arise, it can be reassuring to know that there is someone to call. We care as much about relationships with partnering landlords as we do our clients. The CoC need everyone to make housing programs work. The job of a case manager is to be a neutral party, ensuring that everyone is treated fairly and that problems are resolved quickly and impartially.
- Satisfaction from helping others. Everyone deserves a safe and affordable place to live. Some people make mistakes, but everyone deserves a second chance. By helping house our clients, you are playing an integral role not only in helping individuals take charge of their lives, but also in making your community a better place to live.
Together, we can make a difference in the lives of those experiencing homelessness in our community!
Use of this form does not imply any endorsement on behalf of the Tampa/Hillsborough County Continuum of Care, the Tampa Hillsborough Homeless Initiative, Inc. or any of its partners or affiliates.
If you have any questions, email Antonio Byrd, COO at ByrdA@THHI.org.
