The vendor required to provide legal services for housing stability program (LSHSP) is to advice, advocacy, mediation, counsel and direct representation in court proceedings for tenants facing a housing instability problem, event, or crisis, including eviction, that could lead to loss of housing.
- The program is to stabilize housing as quickly as possible through the provision of legal assistance.
- The service areas and the ability to provide legal eviction prevention and comprehensive housing stability services.
- Applicants should demonstrate extensive experience working with vulnerable populations to provide housing stability and eviction prevention related services.
- LSHSP contractors to assist tenants and landlords in coordinating their efforts to access homelessness prevention funds and settle disputes.
- Eligible and ineligible activities, expenses and service populations
• Funds received under LSHSP may be used for eviction prevention and housing stability services for renters.
• Besides offering legal assistance, LSHSP programs are encouraged to provide or connect tenants with supportive services that may be helpful in addressing housing instability.
• Services may include referral to other not-for profit (NFP) organizations or local government entities in the community.
• LSHSP providers may assist with obtaining mainstream benefits.
• They may also provide direct rental arrears payments in conjunction with a case that has advanced toward court proceedings.
• Tenants receiving rental arrears payments should be assessed for ability to contribute towards payment, and any arrears payments made by LSHSP should ultimately retain housing.
• Program services may include but are not limited to application for mainstream benefits, mediation programs, rental arrears assistance, and case management.
• Agency intends to prioritize applications that provide comprehensive services in the entire LSHSP region.
- Budget: $35,000,000 annually
- Contract Period/Term: 5 years
- Questions/Inquires Deadline: February 4, 2026
