|
HOME Program Makes Transition from Homelessness to Permanent Housing Possible
Palmer Court makes it possible for chronically homeless individuals and families to move from homelessness to affordable long term housing. The development is not a shelter, transitional housing, treatment home or group home. It is a permanent apartment facility. The project was formerly a hotel. It was converted into 201 rental apartments for the homeless. The renovation includes an entrance on State Street for 124 studio apartments. It also has an entrance on Main Street for 46 two-bedroom, seven one-bedroom and 24 studio apartments. Amenities include on-site laundry rooms, exercise rooms, computer lab, library, game room, lounge area, community rooms and more.
The facility includes 24/7 on-site property management staff as well as secure entrances, gates, fencing and a video camera system. There is a courtyard with a playground, outdoor seating, barbeque areas, basketball court, and green space. Preference is given to individuals and families referred by The Road Home Shelter and other homeless service providers. Sixty of the studio apartments are rented by the week at a rate of approximately $80 per week. The remaining units are leased with a rental subsidy allowing tenants to pay 30% of their income toward rent. Funding sources for Palmer Court include $1.5 million in HOME funds, low income housing tax credits, private donors, and state and local government agencies. Ongoing operating support is provided by the Salt Lake City and Salt Lake County Housing Authorities. Key community partners in this effort include the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Foundation, Crusade for the Homeless, Federal Home Loan Bank of Seattle, Redevelopment Agency of Salt Lake City, Olene Walker Housing Loan Fund (HOME funded), and Salt Lake County Government. More Homeless Information for Utah
|
|||
|
|||
|
|
|||
|
|
|
|
|
|
