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# Other Residential Options

» Using self-directed supports and a combination of resources, creative living arrangements can be achieved.

Some examples:

1. Renting or leasing: Most communities have market rent or subsidized apartments available. Information can be obtained from state agencies, housing organizations, human service agencies, friends, relatives, landlords, and realtors.
2. Home sharing: Two or more unrelated persons sharing housing and expenses.
3. Home, condo, or apartment ownership: Can be financed with family savings, investments, first-time home ownership programs, or special needs trusts. In-home supports may be provided through a health care agency, the Department of Developmental Services (DDS), a roommate, or community and family supports.
4. Collaboration with the local housing authority and provider agency.
5. In-law apartment with separate entrance/exit and cooking/bath facilities.

Consider continuing dialogue with DDS around creative partnership ideas and options, keeping in mind the cost of long-term staffing needs

Transition Information Fact Sheet No. 22

Transition Information Fact Sheet No. 22

DDS Home & Community-Based Waiver Overview