Transitions to Community Living
The Transitions to Community Living Initiative is the result of the State of North Carolina entering into a settlement agreement with the United States Department of Justice (USDOJ) on August 23, 2012. The purpose of this agreement is to assure that persons with a documented disabling condition are allowed to reside in their communities in the least restrictive settings of their choice. The agreement is the result of negotiations between the State and the USDOJ.
Learn more about the settlement and the Transitions to Community Living Initiative.
TCLI Voucher
As part of the Transition to Community Living Initiative across North Carolina, Alliance and the North Carolina Housing Finance Agency are proud to implement and administer the Transition to Community Living Voucher. This voucher program provides an opportunity to bring high-quality, affordable housing to individuals throughout Durham, Wake, Cumberland and Johnston counties. By partnering with Alliance, property owners in the region have received the benefit of timely subsidy payments and superb customer service, and have made a valuable contribution to our mission to make housing part of a holistic healthcare strategy. The TCLI program provides direct rent subsidy payments, excellent administrative oversight, and direct contact with Alliance staff to ensure superior customer service. We offer a higher level of responsiveness and greater oversight than other rent subsidy programs. Alliance staff work in partnership with property owners throughout tenancy to ensure success and troubleshoot any issues that arise. Property owners can receive holding fees and can utilize our Special Claims benefit in the event of damages or vacancies.
Every individual served by Alliance with the TCL voucher receives a standard lease like any other renter in North Carolina. In addition to the lease, the individual, the property owner, and Alliance enter into an additional contract called the “Owner Contract.” This contract provides additional coverage and support to all three parties and clearly delineates the payment structure for the voucher program. Property owners will receive direct rental payments from the individual equal to 20% of their income, and Alliance pays the remainder of the Fair Market Rent in the form of the voucher subsidy. While this means that property owners receive two payments each month, the Owner Contract ensures Alliance provides direct electronic payment.
Transition to Community Living Forms
Request for Lease
Waiver Request
Certification of Informed Consent
Household Composition and Income Summary
TCLI Special Claims Requisition Form
For questions about how to complete the forms, view our video library for step-by-step guides.
DASH Program
The Durham Area Supportive Housing Program, also called DASH, is a federally-funded program in Durham County that provides permanent housing assistance in connection with supportive services to homeless people with disabilities and their families.
Referrals to the DASH program are exclusively received from the Permanent Supportive Housing By-Name List administered by the Durham Continuum of Care. To refer an individual to the By-Name List, please contact Entry Point Durham with the individual at 984-287-8313 to set up an intake by phone.
Contact:
Malcolm White, Tenancy Support Coordinator, (919) 651-8756
View the Alliance Supportive Housing Program requirements.
Access the DASH application.
Better at Home
Our “Better At Home” campaign offers monthly trainings to help providers understand and navigate the complex systems of housing and homelessness. View Alliance’s training calendar for a list of upcoming sessions.
Missed a training? Watch the replay on Alliance’s YouTube Channel.
Our Work with Landlords
Alliance partners with landlords and property managers across the region to help ensure that sufficient housing is available for the individuals who participate in our housing programs. Learn more about risk mitigation measures we offer and other landlord resources.
