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PUBLIC NOTICE
Florida Parishes Human Services Authority (FPHSA) Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) program will be accepting
applications from March 22, 2010, through April 09, 2010, for the following housing preferences only:
• Household size cannot exceed 2 occupants and must meet HUD occupancy standards for a one bedroom unit; and
• The Household income must be at or below twenty percent of St. Tammany Parish’s area median income.
• Household size cannot exceed 8 members and no less than 3 members and must meet HUD occupancy standards for a
three or four bedroom unit.
• The household income must be at or below thirty percent of the area median income. (chart below)
• Household size cannot exceed 8 members and no less than 3 members and must meet HUD occupancy standards for a
three or four bedroom unit.
• The household income must be at or below thirty percent of the area median income. (chart below)
• The household income must be at or below the area median income as deemed above;
• The applicant must have a household member with a physical, mental, or emotional impairment that is expected
to be long-term; and
• Because of the disability, the household must be in need of supportive services in order to live independently and
successfully in the community.
(A checklist is provided on the application and can be utilized to assist applicants to ensure submission of all necessary
documentation.)
Stakeholders are welcomed and encouraged to assist consumers/referrals with the completion and submission of applications.
Those that need assistance to obtain and/or complete an application may contact our office at 985-748-2220. Persons with
hearing disabilities may access relay services through 711.
For your convenience, an application has been attached. Applications may also be obtained through the mail by calling 985-
748-2220. Applications will be accepted by fax or in-person through April 09, 2010, until 4:30 p.m. Applications will also
be accepted by mail and must be postmarked by the U.S. Postal Service no later than April 09, 2010. Incomplete
applications and those submitted after April 09, 2010 will not be processed. Applications must be submitted to the
address below by April 09, 2010.
11236 Hwy 16
Dear Applicant,
What is PSH?
PSH are special rental apartments that come with supports for people who have difficulty living successfully
in the community and may become homeless or institutionalized without supports. These housing supports
include things like reminders to pay the rent and keep your apartment clean as well as help arrange medical
appointments or other support services. Only people with disabilities including elders, youth and homeless
individuals and families who need these types of supports are eligible for PSH.
PSH Requirements
To be eligible for PSH, your household must (1) have a member who has a disability, (2) need the housing
supports offered by the PSH Program, and (3) have a household income within the HUD established income
limits, preferably extremely low-income.
• First, complete the attached application. While we hope you answer all the questions, we can begin
to process your application as long as you answer all of the questions that have a asterisk next to
them. Eventually you will need to answer all of the questions and provide documents verifying your
answers. You cannot be found eligible for PSH or offered a unit until we have a complete
application and all the supporting documentation.
• Second, Florida Parishes Human Services Authority (FPHSA) must verify your household’s disability
and that you are in need of the supports offered through PSH. Please have your doctor, case
manager, or some other professional complete the attached “In-Need of PSH” Verification form and
certify it with their signature and agency information.
• Finally, send in proof of each household member’s income. Failure to comply could result in your
application not being processed.
Notifications
When your application has been processed, FPHSA will notify you by mail at the address listed on your
application of your status and any needed information to determine eligibility. If you disagree with the
decision provided and would like to appeal, you may do so by adhering to the attached appeals procedure.
It is your responsibility to report any changes of address, phone number, or priority status to this office so
that we are able to locate you.
APPEAL PROCESS
Applicants to the Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) program have the right to appeal all decisions regarding their application
for the program and will be notified in writing of the following determinations, of their right to appeal these determinations, and
of the procedure for appealing determinations of:
Applicants will be notified in writing of the above listed determinations and will have 10 business days from the date of the
written notice to submit a Permanent Supportive Housing Administrative Appeal Request Form seeking an administrative appeal.
Completed Administrative Appeal Request Forms can be submitted by mail, fax or in person. The Administrative Appeal
Request and any accompanying documentation will be reviewed by the PSH Program Monitor and the applicant will be notified
of the administrative appeal decision in writing within 10 business days of receipt of the Administrative Appeal Request Form.
If the applicant is not satisfied with the administrative appeal decision, he/she may request an Appeal Conference within 10
business days of the date of the written notice of the administrative appeal decision. The request for an Appeal Conference must
be made in writing and can be submitted by mail, fax, or in person. Within 3 business days of receipt of the applicant’s request,
the Florida Parishes Human Services Authority (FPHSA) Administrative Director will appoint an impartial Conference Officer.
The PSH Program Monitor will set up an appeal conference time and place notifying all parties of the location and time. Appeal
conferences may be held over the telephone or at alternate locations at the request of the applicant. The appeal conference will
be scheduled within 10 business days of the appointment of the Conference Officer, unless otherwise agreed to by the applicant,
the PSH Program Monitor, and the Conference Officer. Failure of an applicant to appear on the scheduled conference date will
result in a decision upholding the PSH Program Monitor’s position unless the applicant demonstrates good cause for not
appearing.
The appeal conference is an informal proceeding intended to determine whether the PSH Program Monitor’s determination is
reasonable in light of the information presented and in accordance with the PSH selection criteria, the Tenant Selection Manual,
and other PSH’s requirements and policies. It is the PSH Program Monitor’s burden to present information in support of its
decision, but the rules of evidence applicable in a court of law will not apply. Both the PSH Program Monitor and the applicant
are permitted, but not required, to have a representative or advocate present during the conference proceedings. An agency that
may be able to help applicants with appeals is Southeast Louisiana Legal Services, 1200 Derek Drive, Hammond, Louisiana.
Generally, Appeal Conferences shall be limited to one hour in length and each party should be prepared to present its case within
the time allotted.
The Conference Officer will determine whether the PSH Program Monitor’s determination is reasonable and in accordance with
the PSH’s selection criteria, the Tenant Selection Manual and other PSH’s requirements or policies. The Conference Officer’s
decision will be submitted in writing within 10 business days to the applicant and the PSH Program Monitor. The Conference
Officer’s determination shall be final; unless the applicant believes a local, state, or federal law has been violated in which case
the applicant has the right to pursue the matter in other venues.
If you have any questions or need further information, please feel free to call Thomas Arthur, Jr. at (985) 748-2220.
Permanent Supportive Housing
Administrative Appeal Request Form
Date: _____________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
First Name MI Last
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Street
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
City State Zip Code
Home: (_____) _______–____________ Work: (______) _______–____________ Mobile/Cell (_____) _______–____________
________–_______–________ ______/______/______
Social Security Number Birth Date
Please describe below why you are appealing and attach all documents to support your appeal. The appeal must be
submitted within 10 business days of the date the letter accompanying this notice.
You can expect a fair decision to be made within 10 business days of your appeal form. However, if you are not satisfied with
the final administrative decision on your appeal, you may request an appeal conference within (10) business days from the
date of the second notice of ineligibility. The request for a conference must be made in writing to Florida Parishes Human
Services Authority, Louisiana Permanent Supportive Housing Program.
Please Return Form To:
Thomas Arthur, Jr.
11236 Hwy 16
Amite, LA 70422
Fax (985) 7482236
FLORIDA PARISHES HUMAN SERVICES AUTHORITY- PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING
11236 HIGHWAY 16 WEST • AMITE, LOUISIANA 70422
PHONE (985) 748-2220 • FAX (985) 748-2236
www.fphsa.org
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Serving: Livingston, St. Helena, St. Tammany, Tangipahoa, and Washington Parishes
For LLA Use ONLY
Date Application Received: __________________________
# Time Received:
Received by:
__________________________
__________________________
Signature: __________________________
Applicant Referred by: __________________________
It is important that we can get in touch with you. Please provide as many phone numbers as possible.
________–_______–________ ______/______/______
Social Security Number Birth Date
Optional: You may provide an alternative contact in the event that your contact information
changes and we cannot locate you.
Address: _____________________________________________________________________
Street City State Zip Code
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Your Race (Voluntary – Please select one or more):
White Black or African American
American Indian/Alaskan Native Asian
Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander American Indian/Alaskan Native and White
Asian and White Black/African American and White
American Indian/Alaskan Native and Black Other
Ethnicity (Voluntary - please select “yes” or “no” for Hispanic Origin. You should select both a
“Race” category and a “yes” or “no” for Hispanic origin): Hispanic: Yes No
Citizenship (please check) Are you a citizen of the United States? Yes No
(Some noncitizens are eligible for this program)
Elder - Defined as a head of household over 62 years of age (please check) Yes No
Aging Out Youth: You are aging out of the state Foster Care system
(please check) Yes No
Accessibility: Does a member of your household require the special design features of a particular
unit (e.g. wheelchair access or access for person who has a hearing disability)
(please check) Yes No
1.) *Does a member of your household have a substantial, long-term disability including
but not limited to serious mental illness, addictive disorder, developmental disability, physical or
sensory disability, chronic illness such as HIV or a frail elder?
Yes No
In order to help you access any needed supports for local or state agency it is helpful for us to
know what type of disability you have. This information is voluntary and confidential and will
NOT impact your eligibility.
*Please estimate the total annual income for everyone who will live in the household: $
There is an income worksheet at the end of this application which you need to complete. If your
income is above these amounts, you may still be eligible for the program.
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PREFERENCE POINTS
Depending upon your current housing circumstances, you may qualify for a preference under
this program. Please review the housing situations described on the next two pages and answer
all questions that might describe your personal housing situation. Failure to check off the type of
preference and the details that describe your situation will result in you not receiving those
preferences until verified.
If you answered “yes”, were you able to return to this address? Yes No
If you answered “yes” that this is a temporary living situation, please explain:
If you checked this box and are currently in a homeless shelter, please list the Shelter’s name
and telephone number:
____________________________________ (_____) ____________________
Shelter Name Telephone No.
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Are you at Risk of Homelessness or Living in Transitional Housing for
the Homeless? Yes No
Is your household in one of the following situations, don’t have anywhere else to live and not
enough funds to pay for housing? (If yes, check the one that applies to qualify for this preference)
Household is being evicted or foreclosed within 30 days by a private landlord?
Household is being discharged within 30 days from an institution, such as a mental health
or substance abuse treatment facility, in which you lived for more than 30 days?
Household is fleeing a domestic violence housing situation?
Household is living in temporary housing situations such as in motels, hotels, and FEMA
trailers or in an untenable doubled up arrangements?
Household is exiting, mental health or developmental disability facilities, nursing homes,
residential addiction treatment programs, or hospitals?
Household includes youth aging out of foster care who qualify for PSH?
Household is living in transitional housing but did not originally come from emergency
shelter or a place not meant for human habitation
HOUSEHOLD INFORMATION
List all persons who will be living in the unit and their relationship to the Head of Household (HOH).
Complete the information in the chart for all members of the household.
First Last Name Relation to Birth Date Age Sex Social
Name Head Security #
HOH
Does a member of the household require 24-hour care by a caretaker or live-in aide? Yes No
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SUMMARY OF HOUSEHOLD INCOME AND ASSET SOURCES
Please put the annual amount of income for each household member in the boxes as appropriate.
Head Member 2 Member 3 Member 4 Member 5 Member 6 Member7
Employment
Child Support
SSI
SSA
Pension Income
Public Assistance
Self Employment
SSDI
Other
Other
TOTAL
ASSETS
1.) Do you own real estate? Yes No
If yes, please provide the address:
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List below the assets of everyone to live in the unit; include all bank accounts, stocks and bonds,
trusts, real estate, etc.
DO NOT include clothing, furniture, or cars. Use additional paper if necessary.
Checking Account
Savings Account
Stocks, Bonds
Trust
IRA, Other Pension
Other
EXPENSES
1. Do you pay for child care for a member of the household age 12 or younger that allows
you or another adult to work, look for work, or go to school?
Have you or any member of your household who will live in the unit have a criminal record?
Check one: Yes No
If you checked “yes”, please provide a detailed explanation of the charges and the years these
charges took place:
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
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PSH UNITS IN FLORIDA PARISHES HUMAN SERVICES AUTHORITY REGION
Florida Parishes Human Services Authority has PSH housing throughout the region; however,
you may only apply for areas in which an open application period is announced as listed below:
COMMUNICATION
Do you have a case worker or other professional that we may contact to discuss the status of your
application (other than your local lead agency’s representative)? If so, please list their name
below. You will be asked to sign a separate consent form allowing us to contact this person.
Name
Agency
Phone or e-mail:
If you are not being referred by an agency or service provider, please provide us with the
following information:
How did you hear about the Louisiana Permanent Supportive Housing Program?
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Where did you obtain the application? ______________________________________________
CONSENT FOR RELEASE OF INFORMATION
Your Permanent Supportive Housing application will remain confidential and will only be
discussed with you. Information will not be released without your consent.
You may give permissions to FPHSA to discuss your housing application and status with others
such as a care givers, family members, case managers, service providers, etc. To revoke this
privilege, you must provide a written statement indicating that the release of information is no
longer given to the party (ies) previously granted permission. Please list below the name and
relationship of whom you wish to have your information shared:
Name Relationship
______________________________________ ______________________________
______________________________________ ______________________________
______________________________________ ______________________________
I understand that a photocopy of this authorization is as valid as the original.
Signature:________________________________ Date:_______________
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CERTIFICATION
Privacy Act Statement: The information on this form is being collected on behalf of the
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to help determine an applicant’s
eligibility. It will be used to provide the basis for managing the program covered by this form,
for protecting the Government’s financial interest and for verifying the accuracy of the
information furnished.
Penalty for false or fraudulent statements: U.S.C. Title 18, Sec 1001, provides that
“Whoever, in any matter within the jurisdiction of any department or agency of the United States
knowingly and willfully falsifies, conceals or covers up by any trick, scheme, or device a
material fact, or makes any false, fictitious or fraudulent statements or representations, or makes
or uses any false writing or document knowing the same to contain any false, fictitious or
fraudulent statement or entry, shall be fined not more than $10,000 or imprisoned not more than
five years, or both.”
Applicant(s) Statement: I/we understand that false statements or information are punishable
under federal law.
___________________________________________________________ _______________
*Applicant Signature *Date
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Florida Parishes Human Services Authority
“In Need of PSH”
Verification Form
This form must be completed and signed to certify that someone applying for Permanent Supportive Housing has a need
for the tenancy supports provided in the program.
Generally a case manager, services provider, doctor, nurse or other professional who knows you can complete
and sign the form. If you do not have anyone to sign the form, please contact the Permanent Supportive Housing
Department.
Certification of the need for PSH supports is one of the three program eligibility requirements. The other two are (1)
having a disability, and (2) being extremely low‐income.
Applicant’s Name: ______________________ ___________________________________
Yes No Does at least one member of this household have a physical, sensory, mental, emotional or
cognitive disability which is expected to be chronic and/or permanent?
Explanation required: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________
______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________
______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________
Yes No As a result of this member’s disability, does this household require the types of tenancy supports
provided by the PSH Program in order to live successfully in the community and maintain a stable
tenancy? Some of the types of supports that can be provide by the program may include assistance
developing housing skills such as home maintenance, shopping, cooking, budgeting and bill and
rent payment.
Explanation required: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________
______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________
______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________
Please describe how you believe the PSH Program supports can assist the applicant household to live
successfully in the community. Please be specific.
Explanation required: ______________________________________________________________________________________ _________
______________________________________________________________________________________ ________
______________________________________________________________________________________ _________________
______________________________________________________________________________________ _________________
I certify that the foregoing information is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.
Agency Name/ Address _______________________________________________________________________________________________________
Agency Address City, State Zip
Please return this form by mail or fax:
Florida Parishes Human Services Authority . Permanent Supportive Housing . 11236 Hwy 16 . Amite, Louisiana . 70422 . Fax: (985)748‐2236
Application Checklist
Only completed applications will be processed. A completed application is considered as having all of
the following:
To ensure the acceptance and processing of your application, please use the following checklist before
submitting your application:
I have attached documentation of my household’s current income (i.e. award letters, check
stubs, etc.)
I have attached the “In-Need of Supportive Services” form that was completed and certified
ONLY by a case manager, services provider, doctor, nurse or other professional.
Once completed, you may send your application to the following address:
Fax: 985-748-2236