The following three service categories are required as the role of the lead operator of the Alameda County Flexible Housing Subsidy Pool: 1. Act as a fiscal intermediary for rental subsidies a. Expedite timely payments to property owners/manager b. Track eligibility of households by funding source c. Have the ability to track and provide reports on expenditures by household, and funding source(s) 2. Identify, secure, and maintain units across Alameda County appropriate for the target population a. Maintain database of units; b. Cultivate relationships with property owners/managers; c. Management of incentive and risk mitigation fund; d. Sustain relationships with property owners/managers; e. On-going coordination with Housing Community Supports (HCS) providers, tenants and property owners/managers 3. Connect people to housing a. Match available housing units to participant households referred through AC Health for people eligible for scattered-site rental assistance; b. Host housing fairs at interim housing settings identified by AC Health
