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How to Apply

Our Waiting List is Currently Closed
We are not taking applications at this time.

Please visit this page frequently for updated information on applying to our housing program. 

We do not have Emergency Housing available. If you are looking for additional housing resources, please see the list of organizations on our Emergency Housing page. 

If you have any questions, please contact us


When applying for housing at CHRC, you will be required to provide the support documents mentioned below. 

All applicants and household members MUST provide a copy of their Birth Certificate and Social Security Card. 

If you have the following types of Income, then you will need the form of documentation:

  • Social Security or SSI - benefit letter dated within one hundred twenty (120) days child support case number and/or printout of order twelve (12) months printed from TNCS system.
  • Informal / Cash Child Support - signed and dated statement of amount and frequency from the parent that pays.
  • Cash Assistance / No Wages - signed and dated statement of amount and frequency from the person contributing.
  • TANF / Family First - letter from DHS or printout from DHS stamped.
  • VA Benefits - VA benefit letter dated within one hundred twenty (120) days.
  • Other Retirement Income - benefit letter with monthly amount dated within one hundred twenty (120) days.
  • Unemployment - award letter and/or printout of the amount received.
  • Wages from any job - six (6) consecutive current paystubs.
  • Informal Wages (Rideshare, Contractors) - pay statements, earning statements for twelve (12) weeks.
  • Children Under Eighteen (18) - no earned income counts.
  • SS / SSI / Death Benefits - need benefit letter dated within one hundred twenty (120) days.

If you have the following types of Assets, then you will need the form of documentation:

  • TANF of Child Support Paycard - ATM receipt within seven (7) days and a copy of card.
  • SS / SSI Direct Express - ATM receipt within seven (7) days and a copy of card.
  • Checking Account(s) - last six (6) bank consecutive statements.
  • Savings Account(s) - last month statement.
  • Annuity / 401k(s) - most recent statement.
  • Real Estate - current value and statement of use (rental, etc.).
  • Life Insurance - current value and amortization if cash value.
  • Any Other Various - most recent statement from provider.

If you have the following types of Expenses, then you will need the form of documentation:

  • Childcare Expenses from a Licensed Provider - a statement from provider as to cost dated within one hundred twenty (120) days.
  • Childcare Expenses from an In-Home Care Provider - a written statement of amount and frequency dated within one hundred twenty (120) days.

If you have the following types of Medical Expenses (elderly, disabled persons, and/or age of 62 or older), then you will need the form of documentation:

  • Pharmacy - twelve (12) month printout from pharmacy with patient cost.
  • Out-of-Pocket - receipts for payments made in the last twelve (12) months.
  • Insurance (Pharmacy or Health) - statement from the last one hundred twenty (120) days showing paid.