Brightpoint Brightpoint Finding decent, affordable, sanitary, and safe housing can be difficult on a limited income. We understand. Brightpoint may be able to help through our Housing Solutions, the Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCVP), commonly known as “Section 8,” and Permanent Supportive Housing, both assist with household rent, but have different eligibility requirements.
Housing issues are a common problem for people struggling to rise above the cycle of poverty. We understand. That’s why Brightpoint has designed programs to target this common outcome of poverty. Brightpoint assists individuals who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Participants receive comprehensive, holistic case management as well as assistance locating stable housing and paying for housing-related costs.
Housing Solutions is funded through the Emergency Solutions Grant.
Eligibility for Brightpoint’s Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCVP) is based on a family’s household income. If your family meets the income eligibility requirements, we can provide you with a voucher that will cover a portion of your rent. You will be responsible to pay the balance. Your share is an affordable percentage of your income, generally between 30 – 40% of your monthly adjusted gross income, for rent and utilities. To find out if you meet the income eligibility requirements, please give us a call at (260) 423-3546 ext. 330.
Waiting List for Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section 8) Now Open
Brightpoint is now accepting applications for the HCVP waitlist. Applications are available online only. Please select your county to apply: Allen (outside city limits of Fort Wayne), DeKalb, Elkhart (outside city limits of Goshen and Elkhart), Fulton, Kosciusko (outside city limits of Warsaw), LaGrange, Marshall, Noble, Steuben, and Whitley.
Those with a disability where a reasonable accommodation is needed to allow equal access to the application process should contact Brightpoint at (260) 423-3546 ext. 330. For assistance in another language to allow equal access to the application process, applicants should call IHCDA at 317-232-7788
Brightpoint’s Permanent Supportive Housing Program provides permanent housing in connection with supportive services to help homeless people with disabilities and their families. Housing vouchers help pay a portion of the family’s rent and are designed for people who are homeless and disabled with either a serious mental illness, recovering from substance abuse, or HIV-positive.
FClients must be HUD-defined homeless and disabled, either because they are seriously mentally ill, recovering drug or alcohol abusers, or HIV-positive. To participate in the Permanent Supportive Housing Program, you must currently be in treatment for one of these three diagnoses with a partner agency. Call (260) 423-3546 ext 332 to start assessment.
You can contact Brightpoint by calling our main office at (260) 423-3546 or toll free at (800) 589-3506, or by filling out the contact form on our website.
The application process varies by program. Most applications are available on our website through a program’s page. Applications may be submitted online or dropped off at one of our locations.
Eligibility criteria vary depending on the specific program. We offer a range of services for children, families, veterans, and individuals in need. Eligibility may be based on income, family size, residency, and other factors. To determine your eligibility for a particular program, visit the individual program pages.
Each program is different. Guidelines are often established by the funding sources. Many Brightpoint programs are income-eligible based on the Federal Poverty Guidelines.
Brightpoint receives funding from a combination of federal, state, and private sources.
No, although we receive state and federal funding, we are NOT a government entity. We are a private non-profit organization.
Brightpoint’s primary service area includes Adams, Allen, DeKalb, Elkhart, Grant, Huntington, Kosciusko, LaGrange, Noble, St. Joseph, Steuben, Wabash, Wells, and Whitley counties. Some programs are available in additional counties. Please refer to program pages for areas covered.
Housing Solutions: Allen
Housing Choice Voucher Program: Allen (outside city limits of Fort Wayne), DeKalb, Elkhart (outside city limits of Elkhart and Goshen), Fulton, Kosciusko (outside the city limits of Warsaw), LaGrange, Marshall, Noble, Steuben and Whitley.
Permanent Supportive Housing: Allen, DeKalb, Noble, LaGrange, Steuben, Whitley.
Housing Solutions:
Housing Choice Voucher Program:
Permanent Supportive Housing:
Housing Solutions: Call (260) 423-3546 ext. 332
Housing Choice Voucher Program: Call (260) 423-3546 ext. 330
Permanent Supportive Housing: Call (260) 423-3546 ext. 332
Other Agencies
Call 2-1-1 or 1-800-299-1627 for On My Way Pre-K programs in other locations.
Housing Solutions:
Housing Choice Voucher Program:
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