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Housing Services

Residential Assistance for Families in Transition (RAFT)

The state-funded RAFT program is a tool used by the Housing Consumer Education Center (HCEC) team to provide eligible households up to $4,000 per 12-month period that can be used to help retain their housing, obtain new housing, or otherwise avoid becoming homeless.

Who qualifies for RAFT?

  • A household’s income must be at or below 50 percent area median income (AMI).
  • A household must include a dependent child under the age of 21–a pregnant mother could qualify if she is the head of household.
  • Household must provide documentation/proof that they are currently experiencing a housing crisis. Reasons can include:
    • Eviction. Have received a court summons or is already involved in the court process.
    • Foreclosure. Notice from mortgage lender stating their intent to foreclose.
    • Doubled-up at a friend or family member’s house and have been asked to leave. Letter from property owner or primary tenant stating family is being asked to leave within 30 days.
    • Violence or abuse in the household. Documentation of domestic violence or unsafe housing.
    • Utilities are at risk of being shut off or have been shut off.

What can RAFT funds be used for?

Program funds can be used for housing-related expenses only. Appropriate uses of funds include, but are not limited to:

  • Rental or mortgage arrearages.
  • Security deposits.
  • First and last month’s rent.
  • Utility arrearages.
  • Furniture. (May only be requested if connected to one of the housing crises listed above).
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