Tenant Based Rent Assistance (TBRA) / HOME Program
The HOME Investment Partnerships Program is a flexible grant program, administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), which awards monies for a variety of activities such as acquisition, rehabilitation, new construction, tenant-based assistance, homebuyer assistance, planning and support services aimed at developing and providing affordable housing for low and moderate income households. Eligible applicants include states, cities, urban counties, and consortia. For the sixth consecutive year, the City of Santa Maria, as part of a consortium with the County will be eligible for funding under the HOME Program. Funds from the County of Santa Barbara In-Lieu Mitigation Fund are used to satisfy the matching fund obligations.
The activities proposed to be undertaken and funded with HOME monies are listed below.
TENANT BASED RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
The Tenant Based Rental Assistance Program provides security deposit assistance through a Qualified Referring Agency (QRA) to qualified low-income households that provides grants for up to 100 percent of the required security deposit ($2,500 maximum assistance) to low income families to assist with overcoming obstacles to obtaining housing. In order to access the program, participants must apply for assistance through a Qualified Referring Agency (QRA). If you are interested in the program, please see the eligible participant description below and contact one of the QRA's listed below. PLEASE NOTE: INTERESTED PARTIES MUST BE REFERRED BY A QRA AND ARE NOT RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT CITY STAFF DIRECTLY.
QUALIFIED REFERRING AGENCIES (QRA)
Housing Authority of the County of Santa Barbara
Irma Zacarias, Housing Manager-Section 8 HCV Program/TBRA Program ext. 3106
(805) 735-8351
www.hasbarco.org
Peoples’ Self Help Housing Corporation
Aracely Barajas, Bilingual Social Worker
(805) 215-6709
www.pshhc.org
Good Samaritan Shelter
Kirsten Cahoon, Emergency Shelter Program Manager
(805) 347-3338 extension 101
(805) 354-9307 (cell)
www.goodsamshelter.org
NSBC United Way - Home For Good
Carmen Sampson, Housing Navigator Specialist
(805) 922-0329 extension 114
www.homeforgoodsbc.org
If you are interested in becoming a Qualified Referring Agency (QRA) please contact the Special Projects Division at (805) 925-0951 ext 2118. You can also email:
| Rosie Rojo Community Programs Manager rrojo@cityofsantamaria.org |
Alicia Vela Grants Specialist avela@cityofsantamaria.org |
ELIGIBLE PARTICIPANTS
Eligible Participants are individuals whose income is at 60 percent or less of area median income by household size as determined by HUD below:
| Household Size | 1 Per | 2 Per | 3 Per | 4 Per | 5 Per | 6 Per | 7 Per | 8 Per |
| Extremely Low Income (30%) | $25,000 | $28,600 | $32,100 | $35,700 | $38,600 | $41,450 | $44,300 | $47,150 |
| Very Low Income (50%) | $41,650 | $47,600 | $53,550 | $59,500 | $64,300 | $69,050 | $73,800 | $78,550 |
| 60% Income | $49,980 | $57,120 | $64,260 | $71,400 | $77,160 | $82,860 | $88,560 | $94,260 |
FORMS FOR QUALIFIED REFERRING AGENCIES
- TBRA Program Guidelines
- TBRA Intake Packet Checklist and Helpful Tips
- Income Limits & Fair Market Rents
- Non-Reimbursement Agreement
- City Limit Boundaries
- Contract and Lease Addendum
- Acknowledgement of Receipt of Form HUD-5380 and HUD-5382
- HUD-5380 Form
- HUD-5382 Form
- HQS Checklist
- Request for Payment
- Subrecipient Time and Attendance Record
EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY
The City of Santa Maria is committed to providing equal housing opportunity for all people regardless of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, familial status or disability.
If you believe you have been a victim of discrimination, contact the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Fair Housing Hotline at: (800) 669-9777.
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