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There are widespread reports that there is no shelter availability for single men in my metro area. I suspect that multiple times per week I’ll be unable to fin

There are widespread reports that there is no shelter availability for single men in my metro area. I suspect that multiple times per week I’ll be unable to find a cot in a shelter. Not sure what the legal thing to do then is. https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/houston/article/Emergency-domestic-violence-shelters-struggle-to-14878668.php https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/houston/... I’m also a bit concerned about the safety and conditions in the shelters, being that close to unpredictable strangers. But I’d prefer that over doing anything illegal.

TylerE 4y ago
Any chance you'd qualify for Section 8? https://hchatexas.org/housing-choice-voucher-program/voucher-holders/ https://hchatexas.org/housing-choice-voucher-program/voucher... It can take a while to go through all that, though. You can see available inventory here: https://www.myhousingsearch.com/dbh/SearchHousingSubmit.html?ch=HCHA&type=rental&region_id=30507&c_b_b_h=&return_listings=return_listings_available&s8=t&bedroom=-1&bathroom=-1.0&low_rent=0&high_rent=1400&exclude_waitlist=f&building_type=-1&senior_housing=4&zipcode=&default_zipcode=Optional+ZIP+Code%5Bs%5D&bus=optional&smoking_status_id=optional&language_spoken_id=1&nosp=False&inclusive_group_and_pops=f&showmax=50&submit=CLICK+HERE+TO+SEARCH https://www.myhousingsearch.com/dbh/SearchHousingSubmit.html... (Disclaimer: My day gig, speaking on behalf of meself only, etc. We are sponsored by the HCHA as their housing search provider.)
- ebiester 4y ago
  And three years from now, he could have a house. Is section 8 fast anywhere?
  - TylerE 4y ago
    Probably not. If it takes 3 years to get through.. that means now is the time to apply!
bittercynic 4y ago
From a friend's experience with shelters in NorCal, you're mostly safe from crime inside the shelters (except for theft) but at high risk of being a victim of crime and harassment when you're nearby/outside. You will be perpetually ill with coughs and colds if you stay in shelters. edit to add: I don't know of any solutions. Sorry for sounding so hopeless.

TylerE 4y ago

Any chance you'd qualify for Section 8? https://hchatexas.org/housing-choice-voucher-program/voucher-holders/ https://hchatexas.org/housing-choice-voucher-program/voucher... It can take a while to go through all that, though. You can see available inventory here: https://www.myhousingsearch.com/dbh/SearchHousingSubmit.html?ch=HCHA&type=rental&region_id=30507&c_b_b_h=&return_listings=return_listings_available&s8=t&bedroom=-1&bathroom=-1.0&low_rent=0&high_rent=1400&exclude_waitlist=f&building_type=-1&senior_housing=4&zipcode=&default_zipcode=Optional+ZIP+Code%5Bs%5D&bus=optional&smoking_status_id=optional&language_spoken_id=1&nosp=False&inclusive_group_and_pops=f&showmax=50&submit=CLICK+HERE+TO+SEARCH https://www.myhousingsearch.com/dbh/SearchHousingSubmit.html... (Disclaimer: My day gig, speaking on behalf of meself only, etc. We are sponsored by the HCHA as their housing search provider.)

ebiester 4y ago
And three years from now, he could have a house. Is section 8 fast anywhere?
- TylerE 4y ago
  Probably not. If it takes 3 years to get through.. that means now is the time to apply!

bittercynic 4y ago

From a friend's experience with shelters in NorCal, you're mostly safe from crime inside the shelters (except for theft) but at high risk of being a victim of crime and harassment when you're nearby/outside. You will be perpetually ill with coughs and colds if you stay in shelters. edit to add: I don't know of any solutions. Sorry for sounding so hopeless.