Permanent Housing

Permanent Housing 

Jefferson County Department of Social Services administers five permanent housing programs that are available to individuals/families experiencing homelessness, including those who are experiencing housing instability due to fleeing or attempting to flee a domestic violence situation. Our housing programs provide rental assistance and supportive services to homeless individuals in Jefferson County to help stabilize their housing and foster self-sufficiency to the extent possible. 

Jefferson County DSS is a member of the Points North Housing Coalition Continuum of Care. Through this membership, the Department receives funding for four programs from the Department of Housing and Urban Development to assist families/individuals who are experiencing homelessness obtain and maintain permanent housing.  

• Two Permanent Supportive Housing programs
• Two Rapid Rehousing programs

Through the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance, the Department is able to offer an additional fifth permanent housing program to those experiencing homelessness.

• Rental Supplement Program

Accessing our Permanent Housing programs: 

Vacancies within our five programs are filled through a referral process. Referrals are obtained through the Points North Coordinated Entry system.  Eligible individuals/families will be connected to housing providers/programs to help secure permanent housing as quickly as possible. 

How to access the Points North Coordinated Entry System:

To access the Points North Coordinated Entry system, please visit Home - North Country Homeless Services for a complete list of provider access points and participating providers or come into the Department of Social Services. 

*If you are, or someone you know is currently homeless and in need of temporary emergency housing services, please visit the Department of Social Services.