Aging Programs | Senior Housing, Assisted Living | Temporary Senior Housing, Homeless, Senior Shelters
KELLY BENSON APARTMENTS FOR HOMELESS SENIORS PROGRAM
WHATProvides affordable housing for seniors age 55 and older with disabling conditions including those who have been homeless or chronically homeless.
WHYBy providing permanent supportive housing and rental assistance and subsidies, the program provides a cost effective alternative to homelessness shelters and aims to improve the short and long-term quality of life of homeless seniors.
WHEREA joint project of the Housing Authority of the County of Salt Lake and Housing Opportunities, Inc.
Kelly Benson.
West Valley City, Utah, USA.
Kelly Benson.
West Valley City, Utah, USA.
Program Description
Kelly Benson provides housing for homeless and chronically homeless older adults.
Housing Connect places individuals who have been living on the street or in shelters for a year or longer or four times in the past three years into housing subsidized with government funding.
In addition to being provided with an apartment, homeless seniors are provided with case management and supportive services through Housing Authority staff and social service providers.
Kelly Benson apartments are subsidized with Shelter Plus Care and Project Based Section 8 voucher programs. Senior residents pay 30% of their income towards rent.
source: hacsl.org,housingconnect.org
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