Landlord Resources

Community Alliance for the Homeless (CAFTH) and our partner agencies in the Memphis Shelby County Homeless Consortium recognize the investment of landlords willing to work with individuals in need of affordable housing. Our partner agencies connect property owners to wrap-around client services, help provide a steady revenue stream, and ensure regular rental payments for participating landlords. Our goal is to help individuals and families transition from financial and housing crises to stability, through supportive and affordable low-barrier housing.

Supportive housing offers rental assistance (length of assistance depends on the program) and supportive services to people exiting homelessness. Supportive housing reduces the length of time people are homeless, exits households to permanent housing, and limits returns to homelessness. It is essential that we ensure equitable access to affordable and low-barrier housing in our community.

How can our programs benefit landlords?

Guaranteed monthly payment for client’s term of rental assistance.

By working with CAFTH and our partner agencies you eliminate advertising costs with access to a wide pool of ready-to-rent tenants.

CAFTH works with partner agencies on an ongoing basis to make sure they have the support they need to help their clients succeed.

Staff at your property will be supported by dedicated provider agencies to connect tenants facing housing instability with wrap-around services, and case managers to resolve any issues that may arise.

Community stability is increased by helping individuals become housed, self-sufficient, and independent.

Referred tenants will be enrolled in programs to receive a subsidy, rental assistance, and case management to help clients gain or increase income and remain stably housed.

Case managers act as a neutral party, ensuring that everyone is treated fairly and problems are resolved quickly and impartially.

Provider agencies work to individualize partnerships that are mutually beneficial.

Provider agencies refer clients based on low-barrier screening criteria everyone agrees to.

Click here to join our network of affordable low-barrier landlords

How can property owners collaborate with CAFTH and partner agencies?

Interested, or want to learn more?
Please contact Senior Housing Navigator Andrea Wilkins | Office: (901) 527-1302 ext. 309 | Email: andrea@cafth.org

Rent to Clients with Short-Term Rental Assistance

Many families and individuals receive short-term rental subsides but still struggle to find housing options. We need landlords willing to be flexible and accommodating to work with these programs and house families and individuals.

Lease Units to Agencies

Several partnering agencies have leasing programs, through which the agencies enter into a lease with property owners and then sublease units to program participants.

Direct Rental to Clients

Some families and individuals experiencing homelessness already have income, and only need help from agencies in locating affordable and appropriate housing options through flexible and accommodating property owners.