Assistance for Scatter-Site housing is available for individuals and families with AIDS and/or HIV-related illnesses.

Iris House clients who meet HRA/HASA eligibility requirements can get help in securing and maintaining housing in the community where they can live independently and access necessary services.

The Scatter-Site Housing Program (SSHP) provides a comprehensive scope of services:

• Housing Placement
• Case Mangement
• Maintenance Support
• Substance Abuse Services
• Educational Counseling (Housing Enhancement)
• Administrative Support

To be eligible for the Scatter-Site Housing Program, clients must:

• Be a client of HRA/HASA
• Be referred to Iris House, Inc. by HASA
• Have the ability to function independently in an apartment
• Have need for supportive housing services
• Have willingness to [pay 30% of his/her income for program fees*

* Note: Clients on public assistance are not required to pay fees until they are in receipt of SSI/SSD or any other types of income. During that time, there is no request for fees other than phone, gas and electric, in which Scatter-Site Housing Program will assist with a fixed monetary allowance for these items.