Information For Local Housing Support Workers
Policies & Procedures
Step-by-Step Application Process
Step 1: Identify applicants through the Coordinated Entry Process.
Applicants will be referred to you from the local Master List.
Step 2: Help applicant complete the application.
Make sure the CARES application is fully completed, includes all the required supporting documents, and is signed by everyone required to sign it.
Step 3: Submit the application and supporting documents to CVOEO.
- MAIL: Cares Housing Voucher, PO Box 1603, Burlington, VT 05402.
- EMAIL: If you can do so securely, email CARES.HVP@cvoeo.org.
- ONLINE: Upload documents securely at https://coordhousvt.egnyte.com/ul/Wy9RIUxqrm. If possible, consolidate all the documents into just one file. Name it as follows: County-Client's Initials-Worker's Initials-Support Agency's Name. For example: Lamoille-LB-JS-HousingResourceCenter.
Step 4: CVOEO staff will review the application.
If the application is complete and they are eligible, CVOEO will send the applicant a pre-approval letter outlining the next steps.
Step 5: Help the applicant to find housing.
Step 6: CVOEO will finalize the CARES Housing Voucher.
Project Requirements & Forms
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Extension Request Form
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Appendix A - Definition of Homelessness & Documentation Requirements
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Appendix B - Income Verification & Client Portion of Rent
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Appendix C - Fair Market Rent & Rent Reasonableness
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Appendix D - Determining Unit Size
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Appendix E - Housing Inspection
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Appendix F. Coordinated Entry Prioritization & Verification
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Appendix G - CARES Housing Voucher Application
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Appendix H - Housing Review Form (not yet available)
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Appendix I - VAWA Requirements
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Appendix J - Client Notice of Rights
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Appendix K - Lease Addendum
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Appendix L - VAWA Property Owner Rights
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Appendix M - VAWA Certifications
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Appendix N - Emergency Transfer Request
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Appendix O - VAWA Release
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Appendix P - Self-Declaration of Housing Status