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December 6, 2023 11:46AM
The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs today announced the redesign and launch of its website, www.tdhca.texas.gov, offering a better user experience with updated navigation and search capability. The site’s new features include: Homepage layout: Streamlined content to help users more easily navigate to programs and services Site Search: A variety of new filters to help narrow…
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November 30, 2023 10:28AM
(AUSTIN) — The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs today announced that programmatic funding received or reallocated to counter the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, more than $4.6 billion in total, has served nearly 6 million Texans with rental and utility assistance, housing stability, mortgage and home-related expenses, eviction diversion, homelessness prevention, and other…, About the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs is committed to expanding fair housing choice and opportunities for Texans through the administration and funding of affordable housing and homeownership opportunities, weatherization, and community-based services with the help of for-profits, nonprofits, and local governments. For more information about fair housing, funding opportunities, or…
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December 6, 2023 11:14AM
TDHCA’s Teresa Morales, director of multifamily bonds, today reported the agency’s 4% Housing Tax Credit (HTC) Program has or will have financed a total of 12,440 affordable housing units in 2023. This represents approximately $137 million in annual 4% HTCs. “In 2023, TDHCA’s multifamily staff closed, approved or is currently reviewing 58 applications for tax credits,” explained Morales. “…
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December 6, 2023 11:29AM
Those 55 years and over can experience a new affordable housing property in Round Rock, courtesy of Cornerstone Associates. Legacy Senior Residences at 1551 Red Bud Lane held their ribbon-cutting ceremony November 30, welcoming current residents and members of the Round Rock community. Legacy Senior Residences is a 2020 4% Housing Tax Credit recipient, receiving $1.2 million in tax credits and…
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November 7, 2023 3:06PM
Our compliance monitors and inspectors spend a lot of time at TDHCA properties, evaluating and ensuring that the development adhere to rules governing multifamily housing programs funded through TDHCA. When those same property owners and their management offices arrange their compliance reviews effectively and correctly, their efforts can result in an A+ in our books! Over the summer, the…
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December 18, 2023 9:30AM
Texas Bootstrap Loan Program celebrates 20th anniversary Nearly 1,900 homes built since inception Program is near self-supporting through loan pay-back, Existing loan repayments nearly support program’s annual funding, (AUSTIN) — Today, the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA), Sen. Eddie Lucio, Rio Grande Habitat for Humanity, and local officials and residents recognized the 20th Anniversary of the Texas Bootstrap Loan Program (Bootstrap), one of the state’s most successful, cost-effective programs helping very low-income residents achieve homeownership through “sweat equity.” The…, About the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs is committed to expanding fair housing choice and opportunities for Texans through the administration and funding of affordable housing and homeownership opportunities, weatherization, and community-based services with the help of for-profits, nonprofits, and local governments. For more information about fair housing, funding opportunities, or…
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December 18, 2023 9:40AM
(AUSTIN) – The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) today announced it has distributed $19.2 million to more than 2,800 households for past due mortgage payments and related housing expenses through its Texas Homeowner Assistance Fund (TXHAF). Through TXHAF, qualified homeowners financially impacted by the pandemic may receive up to $40,000 for past due mortgage payment…, BY THE NUMBERS, The following information provides performance data of TXHAF, as of TBD. Nearly, $20 million, paid or in the process of being paid More than, 2,800 households approved, for assistance Of the total assistance paid,, $11.3 million, provided to pay, past due property taxes, Average assistance paid equals approximately, $6,900, Assistance paid in, Bexar, Dallas, Harris and Hidalgo counties, each exceed $1 million and more. In preparation for applying for TXHAF funds, homeowners should be prepared to provide required documentation such as proof of identification, proof of income, past due mortgage statements, and/or property tax statements, insurance statements, and/or HOA statements. Other federally required documentation may be requested. A public dashboard reporting on TXHAF…, About the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs is committed to expanding fair housing choice and opportunities for Texans through the administration and funding of affordable housing and homeownership opportunities, weatherization, and community-based services with the help of for-profits, nonprofits, and local governments. For more information about fair housing, funding opportunities, or…
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December 18, 2023 9:44AM
Housing Choice Voucher pre-application portal open May 2 Program serves extremely and very low-income households Online portal available at https://www.waitlistcheck.com/application/form.php?ID=3087-TX901 (AUSTIN) – The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) has announced the opening of its Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program will begin on Monday, May 2. Beginning at 8 a.m.,…, About the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs is committed to expanding fair housing choice and opportunities for Texans through the administration and funding of affordable housing and homeownership opportunities, weatherization, and community-based services with the help of for-profits, nonprofits, and local governments. For more information about fair housing, funding opportunities, or…
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December 18, 2023 9:56AM
Housing Stability Services Program awards $84 million Awards to help vulnerable Texans obtain or maintain housing TAJF awarded $20 for legal aid services to help low income families, $84M allocated to help eligible Texans obtain and maintain housing, AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) has announced funding awards of $84 million made through the Housing Stability Services (HSS) Program, to be used for activities such as case management related to housing stability, housing related services for survivors of domestic abuse or human trafficking, specialized services for individuals with disabilities or seniors…, About the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs is committed to expanding fair housing choice and opportunities for Texans through the administration and funding of affordable housing and homeownership opportunities, weatherization, and community-based services with the help of for-profits, nonprofits, and local governments. For more information about fair housing, funding opportunities, or…
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December 18, 2023 1:08PM
AUSTIN – With record-high temperatures across the state this year, Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) announced households eligible for the Texas Homeowner Assistance Program (TXHAF) can now apply for help paying past due and future utility payments. Additionally, income-qualifying households will have more time to stabilize their finances with…, Utility Bill Assistance, TXHAF can cover the past-due balance and up to three months of future payments for electricity, natural gas, propane, water and wastewater utility services, up to a maximum of $10,000. In addition to the overall TXHAF eligibility criteria, households must have a past-due utility bill dated within the last 45 days and must own and occupy the residence at the address listed on the past-due utility…, Future Mortgage Payments, Households with no income or a debt-to-income ratio greater than 55% who are unable to continue making monthly mortgage payments can now qualify for mortgage reinstatement plus up to three months of future payments, up to the household maximum of $65,000. “We recognize many variables can affect one’s ability to keep up with home-related expenses. By adding utility bill assistance and future…, About the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs is committed to expanding fair housing choice and opportunities for Texans through the administration and funding of affordable housing and homeownership opportunities, weatherization, and community-based services with the help of for-profits, nonprofits, and local governments. For more information about fair housing, funding opportunities, or…