Be eligible for MSA.

Be under the age of 65. A client under the age of 65 who is receiving MSA Housing Assistance and turns age 65 can continue to receive the allowance until subsidized housing becomes available.

Have total shelter costs that exceed 40% of the unit’s gross income before application of this allowance. See SHELTER COSTS in 0002.61 (Glossary: Self...).

Apply for a federal or state rental assistance voucher. The client must provide verification of application for rental assistance. If there is a waiting list for rental assistance in the client’s area and that list is closed, accept a signed Verification of Application for Rental Assistance (DHS-6351) as verification that the client will apply when the list opens. Once the client has been approved for and receives rental assistance, the client is no longer eligible for MSA Housing Assistance.

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Meet 1 of these conditions:

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Relocating to the community from an institution or an intensive residential mental health treatment program. See INSTITUTION in 0002.33 (Glossary: Independent...).

OR

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Eligible for MA personal care assistance (PCA) services and have the ability to (or have a parent or legal guardian who can) hire, fire, supervise and manage the individuals providing services.

OR

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A recipient of MA waiver services living in his or her own home or rented or leased apartment.