Need help? Call (408) 926-8885 or email [email protected] What is it?
The Homelessness Prevention System (HPS) program
provides assistance to low-income families or individuals who are at risk of losing their housing, including: temporary financial assistance, legal support, case management and other services.
Who is eligible to receive HPS assistance?
All are welcome to apply regardless of race, sex, color, age, religion, actual or perceived gender identity, sexual
orientation, disability, ethnic or national origin, or familial or immigration status. No information about immigration status will be collected; citizenship or legal residency is not required for eligibility. The following guidelines are used to determine eligibility:
• Resident of Santa Clara County
• Low-income (based on federal
guidelines, see table at right)
• Currently housed but at risk of losing
housing within approximately 14
days, for example:
• Can’t pay upcoming rent
• Received an eviction notice
• Unsafe to remain in current
housing
• Must leave current housing for
other reasons
• At high risk of homelessness
based on a short assessment
questionnaire
How can I find out if I qualify?
You can get general information and find out how to
schedule a ‘pre-screening’ appointment by calling
(408) 926-8885, emailing [email protected],
or contacting any of the agencies listed on the back of this flyer. The pre-screening includes an interview and
questionnaire, and generally takes 1-2 hours to complete. If you meet initial requirements, you will be asked to provide documentation confirming your eligibility.
What type of information will I need to provide?
Required documentation is flexible and may vary depending on your situation. In general, you will be asked to provide IDs for all household members, a lease agreement, income documentation for the last 2 months, and recent bills. If you don’t have some of these documents, there may be other
options. Any HPS agency can provide more information on specific documentation needs and work with you on your
individual situation.
What if I don't qualify for HPS assistance?
Some agencies may have additional resources available to households at risk of homelessness. An agency representative will guide you to any resources that may be helpful.
How can I get connected to legal help?
Any HPS agency can refer you to the Law Foundation or
Elevate Community Center, who will provide information and determine if you’re eligible to receive free legal assistance.
You can also contact them directly; see contact information on reverse.
SUPPORTED BY:
Revised January 2025. For the most up to date information, please visit preventhomelessness.org.
PARTNER AGENCIES
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3 $131,500
4 $146,100
5 $157,800
6 $169,500
7 $181,200
8 $192,900
*Note: program eligibility is based
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Amigos de Guadalupe | San Jose
1897 Alum Rock Ave #35, San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 341-6080
Bay Area Community Health | San Jose
2726 Aborn Road, San Jose CA 95121
510-290-9297 • www.bach.health
Community Services Agency | Mountain View & Los Altos
204 Stierlin Rd, Mountain View CA 94043
(650) 968-0836
Family Supportive Housing | San Jose
692 North King Road, San Jose CA 95133
(408) 926-8885
HomeFirst | San Jose
1509 Agnew Road, Santa Clara, CA 95133
[email protected]
www.homefirstscc.org
Housing Choices | San Jose
20 Great Oaks Blvd, #205, San Jose, CA 95119
408-498-5777 • www.housingchoices.org
International Children Assistance Network | San Jose
2072 Lucretia Ave, San Jose, CA 95122
(408)480-5502 or (510)592-7901 • [email protected] Latinas Contra Cancer | San Jose
25 N. 14th St, #900, San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 280-0811 • latinascontracancer.org
LifeMoves - Opportunity Center | Palo Alto
33 Encina Ave, Palo Alto CA 94301
(650) 853-8672 x 438
LifeMoves - Georgia Villa | San Jose
184 South 11th Street, San Jose CA 95112
(408) 271-0685 x 641
Sacred Heart Community Service | San Jose
1381 S. 1st St, San Jose CA 95110
The Salvation Army | San Jose
359 N. 4th St, San Jose CA 95112
(408) 282-1165
HPS AGENCIES
These agencies can screen for eligibility AND provide services The Law Foundation
(408) 280-2424 | lawfoundation.org/housing
Elevate Community Center
(408) 357-9538 |
www.elevatecommunitycenter.org/legal
LEGAL SUPPORT
Any HPS agency can refer you to these
agencies, who will provide information and
determine if you’re eligible to receive free
legal assistance.
AACI - Asian Americans for Community
Involvement (DV, HT) | San Jose
24-hour hotline: (408) 975-2739
Community Solutions (DV, HT, SA) | Morgan Hill
24-hour hotline: (877) 363-7238
Next Door Solutions (DV) | San Jose
24-hour hotline: (408) 279-2962
YWCA (DV, HT, SA) | San Jose
24-hour hotline: (800) 572-2782
HPS AGENCIES FOR
SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC
VIOLENCE (DV), HUMAN
TRAFFICKING (HT), OR
SEXUAL ASSAULT (SA) ONLY
These agencies can screen for eligibility and
provide services to people needing
assistance with issues of DV, HT, or SA
St. Joseph’s Family Center | Gilroy
7950 Church Street, Suite A, Gilroy CA 95020
(408) 842-6662 x21
Sunnyvale Community Services | Sunnyvale
& Alviso 95002
1160 Kern Ave, Sunnyvale CA 94085
(408) 738-4321
West Valley Community Services | Cupertino
10104 Vista Dr, Cupertino CA 95014
(408) 255-8033
Reach out to any of the following agencies to schedule an appointment.
Revised January 2025. For the most up to date information, please visit preventhomelessness.org.