Housing Resources

Housing Issues

381-SAFE (7233) If you are currently homeless or experiencing a housing crisis, call to speak with an Intake Specialist who can gather more information about your situation and place you in a shelter or provide a referral to a partner agency for help. Monday through Friday 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM; Saturday and Sunday 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

CMHA Leasing Information and Application (provided by Cincinnati Metropolitan Housing Authority)

Habitat for Humanity Income Requirements ( to have a house built for your family in Cincinnati.)

Home Repairs, Modifications, & Weatherization Eligibility Eligibility requirements for free services from PWC (People Working Cooperatively). Both home owners AND renters may apply.

Interfaith Hospitality Network FAQ Answers to frequently asked questions for homeless families with children seeking shelter.

Joint Statement of CDC & EPA on Bed Bug Control (educational .pdf on issues involved in successfully combating bed bugs)

List of Cincinnati Homeless Shelters Contact Information & Addresses

Section 8 Apartment Search (directory provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development)

United Way 211 Basic Needs Community Resource Directory for Basic Needs sponsored by the United Way

VA Guaranteed Home Loans VA home loans guarantees are issued to help eligible service members, Veterans, reservists and certain unmarried surviving spouses obtain homes, condominiums, residential cooperative housing units, and manufactured homes, and to refinance loans.

Volunteers of America, Veterans Resource Center 50 beds serving Veterans with SMI, Dual Diagnoses, Former or Current justice-involved. 46 beds for male Veterans and 4 beds for female Veterans

Available Downloads:

Homeless Resource Directory -
A number of resources for the Greater Cincinnati area homeless population published by the Cincinnati VA Medical Center. 4th Edition. Great service guide even for the non-homeless.
Diagnostic Assessment Form (DAF) Update -
Some mental health services, including housing placements, require an updated Diagnostic Assessment for entry into their program. This form, when completed and signed by a psychiatrist usually meets the requirement.
Montgomery House Admission Paper Work -
List of eligibility criteria and paperwork required for admission to the Montgomery House. Notify us if this paperwork is out of date.
Plan of Care -
Plan of Care and Update form required for referral of a mental health case management client to a community mental health residential care facility. Revised 10/4/16 via CCHB

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