Housing Now's Independant Living Assistance Program (ILAP) Emergency Utility & Rent Help Housing Now was awarded a Community Service Block Grant (CSBG) from the Sacramento Employment and Training Agency (SETA) in January 2008. This funding is being distributed from Jan.'08-Dec.'08, (while funds last,) to people with developmental disabilities, living in Sacramento County who can demonstrate emergency need of financial assistance to avoid eviction, avoid utility disconnection, have utilities reconnected, or are in need of an emergency motel voucher for temporary shelter.

Applicants must provide identification and proof of emergency need; i.e. eviction notice, utility disconnection notice, or other documents that will demonstrate/verify emergency situation. Upon verification of need, qualified applicants will receive assistance for the minimum amount necessary to avoid utility disconnection or eviction, to restore utility service, or a voucher for a designated amount of time at a motel.

Payments will be made directly to the agency, landlord, or utility that is demanding payment, or to the motel where voucher is given. Persons receiving assistance from Housing Now will be asked to enroll with a payee service to help avoid future financial emergencies.

To apply for assistance, call Housing Now at 916-549-1044 or send an email to Patti@HousingNowResource.org. PLEASE NOTE! The ILAP is currently available for developmentally disabled residents of SACRAMENTO COUNTY ONLY, but Housing Now is working on grants to expand help to other counties served by the ALTA CA Regional Center.