LAHSA Time-Limited Subsidy (TLS) Programs

The Time-Limited subsidy programs within LAHSA’s Permanent Housing Department include Time-Limited Subisidy (TLS), formerly known in our community as Rapid Re-Housing, and Shallow Subsidy/Street to Subsidy. These programs help households experiencing homelessness access permanent housing quickly, with financial and supportive assistance provided for a defined and time-limited period that varies by program.

Our TLS and Shallow Subsidy programs are a critical component of the Los Angeles Continuum of Care’s permanent housing portfolio. Rooted in Housing First, all programs serve participants regardless of housing barriers and consistently apply trauma-informed and harm-reduction approaches. These programs support individuals and families who do not require the deeper, long-term services offered through other permanent housing interventions such as Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH).

Important Reminders

New enrollments remain on pause for TLS Adults and Family programs for FY25-26.

Important Documents/Toolkits

Updated Guidance

• Time Limited Subsidy (TLS) All Populations FY25-26
• Domestic Violence/Intimate Partner Violence TH/TLS Joint Component Program (SRS) FY 2024-2025
• Time-Limited Subsidies: SRS & Kpi Review Fy24-25

• TLS Program Forms
  • Housing and Services Plan: Phase 1 Housing Search Plan Form 1186
  • Housing and Services Plan: Phase 2 Housing Retention Plan Form 1186
  • Housing and Services Plan: Phase 3 Transition Plan Form 1186
  • Habitability Standards Form 1083
  • Updated Rent Reasonableness Form 8135
• NEW TLS Program Forms FY 2022-2023 Training Series Recording
• Shallow Subsidy TLS SRS
• Shallow Subsidy Prevention SRS
• Housing Navigation Landing Page
• HMIS IH to PH Referral Job Aides
  • IH Providers
  • IH to HN Implementation Training
  • IH to HN Program Mapping Key Guide
  • Housing Navigators 
  • HN to TLS Matchers Guide
  • TLS Providers

TLS to PSH Pathway Toolkit

To support a seamless transition and understanding how to initiate a transfer for TLS participants to PSH and the use of the Housing Acuity Index Assement (HAIA) tool, we have prepared a comprehensive training toolkit. This toolkit provides step-by-step guidance on how and when to complete the HAIA tool in HMIS.

• Housing Acuity Index Assessment Job Aid
  • https://www.lahsa.org/documents?id=7816-tls-housing-acuity-index-assessment-hmis-guidance.pdf
  • This is a step by step on how to complete the assessment in HMIS
• Supporting training documents/tools
  • https://www.lahsa.org/documents?id=7849-housing-acuity-index-assessment
• Video explaining the tool
  • Housing Acuity Index Assessment Training Video
• LAHSA TLS to PSH/Housing Acuity Index Assessment Training
  • https://lahsa-org.zoom.us/rec/share/i9HpNfzcqby1Eu3ij8pU1tGnc1mFnRPfVGYS6SskvoO30Ob4jk8llub6hrYeIouR.uSLDko4Z5JhK5-Ag
  • Passcode: c5j7cbD?
• LAHSA TLS to PSH Prioritization Policy
  • https://www.lahsa.org/documents?id=7658-ces-psh-prioritization-and-matching-guidance-approved-10-25-23-

Additional Resources

• 9799 - Allowable Costs For DV HN & DV TLS
• TLS and HN Onboarding Packet: ADULT SYSTEM Guidance 
• Configio Training Academy
• National Alliance to End Homelessness
• Rent Contribution and Subsidy Projection (RCSP) Assessment

If you have additional questions, please feel free to contact your LAHSA Coordinator.