Factors contributing to eviction from permanent supportive housing: Lessons from HUD-VASH

Ann Elizabeth Montgomery, Meagan Cusack, Dorota Szymkowiak, Jamison Fargo, Thomas O'Toole

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Abstract

Introduction Eviction from housing is associated with several negative outcomes, further exacerbated among high-need populations requiring financial and supportive services to maintain housing stability. This study investigated risk and protective factors—both characteristics and precipitating events of tenant eviction—informing permanent supportive housing (PSH) programs’ efforts to identify tenants at risk and intervene. Methods Using administrative data for a cohort of 20,146 Veterans participating in PSH, this study assessed differences in Veterans who exited the program due to eviction and Veterans who exited because they accomplished their goals. A series of logistic regressions identified patterns of health services use that may signal imminent eviction. Results Veterans with a drug use disorder and those who received inpatient, emergency, or outpatient care related to mental/behavioral health and substance use conditions proximal to program exit had greater risk for eviction. Receipt of outpatient primary medical care and supportive services was generally protective against eviction. The likelihood of eviction was greatest for Veterans with acute care use within 30 days of exit. Discussion PSH providers may use these correlates of eviction to identify Veterans in need of an intervention to prevent eviction. Future work should focus on operationalizing these findings and identifying appropriate interventions.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)55-63
Number of pages9
JournalEvaluation and Program Planning
Volume61
DOIs
StatePublished - Apr 1 2017
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Acute care
  • Eviction
  • Permanent supportive housing
  • Substance use disorder
  • Veterans

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Social Psychology
  • Business and International Management
  • Geography, Planning and Development
  • Strategy and Management
  • Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

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