CARES HOUSING VOUCHER

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

• Extension Request Form
• Appendix A - Definition of Homelessness & Documentation Requirements
• Appendix B - Income Verification & Client Portion of Rent
• Appendix C - Fair Market Rent & Rent Reasonableness
• Appendix D - Determining Unit Size
• Appendix E - Housing Inspection
• Appendix F. Coordinated Entry Prioritization & Verification
• Appendix G - CARES Housing Voucher Application
• Appendix H - Housing Review Form (not yet available)
• Appendix I - VAWA Requirements
• Appendix J - Client Notice of Rights
• Appendix K - Lease Addendum
• Appendix L - VAWA Property Owner Rights
• Appendix M - VAWA Certifications
• Appendix N - Emergency Transfer Request
• Appendix O - VAWA Release
• Appendix P - Self-Declaration of Housing Status
• Appendix Q - Information for Landlords
• Appendix R - Income Self-Certification Form
• Appendix S - CHVP Grievance & Appeal Process
• Appendix T - Request for Increase in Rental Assistance

CARES Housing Support Services Only

• Notice on Support Services Only