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December 18, 2023 1:03PM
Help with past due mortgages and related expenses Online application portal available at www.texashomeownerassistance.com Approximately $840M available for assistance, More than $840M allocated to help qualified homeowners with past due mortgage payments, AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) announced today the Texas Homeowner Assistance Fund (TXHAF) is now available for qualified homeowners who need help with past due mortgage payments and related expenses due to financial hardships associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. Eligible households could receive up to $40,000 for past due mortgage payment assistance,…, 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 1:09PM
Texas Rent Relief portal reopens, March 14-28 Limited funds available; $96 million Assisted more than 300,000 households statewide, Eligible households can apply online or over the phone for first-time or additional program assistance, AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) announced it will re-open the Texas Rent Relief (TRR) application portal from March 14-28 in order to accept new applications for a remaining $96M in TRR funds. The TRR portal will accept new applications starting Tuesday, March 14 at 8 a.m. CT through Tuesday, March 28 at 11:59 p.m. CT, to help eligible households with rent…, 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 1:10PM
21 organizations to provide local support to low-income families, (AUSTIN) – TDHCA has announced the allocation of $8.1 million for weatherization contracts to 21 statewide organizations and city offices. The funding is made available through the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) from the US Department of Energy (DOE), which allows for the installation of energy saving materials, such as caulking, weather-stripping, ceiling, wall and floor insulation,…, $8,145,494, WAP funds are made available through the U.S. Department of Energy. Eligibility is calculated at 200% of Federal Poverty Income Guidelines. Income limits can be found at Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) Program Guidance . More information about WAP can be found at Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) . About the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs The Texas Department of…
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December 18, 2023 1:15PM
45 locations serving 115 counties offer confidential application assistance, legal counseling and/or housing counseling services, AUSTIN – Texas homeowners financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic after January 21, 2020, now have access to local in-person support from the Texas Homeowner Assistance Fund (TXHAF). The program has nearly $500 million dollars available statewide to help eligible Texans who are behind on mortgage payments, property taxes, property insurance, homeowner/condo association fees, and/or utility…, 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…, For Media Contact:, Russ Rhea 512-970-1254 russ@hahnpublic.com
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December 18, 2023 1:16PM
Key Points, June is National Homeownership Month TDHCA homeownership programs fill affordable housing gaps Programs help low-income households with financial assistance (AUSTIN) – Recognizing June as National Homeownership Month, the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) would like to remind Texans that the Department offers several pathways to homeownership for qualifying low-income…, 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 1:22PM
Funding totals more than $1billion for rent and utility payment assistance Applications open Feb. 15 Landlords and tenants can apply Broadcast, Print Editors: Video/Audio soundbites, images and related content found here (Dropbox.com), More than $1billion allocated to assist low-income households with rent and utility expenses, As COVID-19 continues to affect low-income Texans, the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) is preparing to launch the state’s first statewide Texas Rent Relief Program. The program will assist landlords and tenant with rent and utility payment assistance. The state will start accepting applications on Monday, Feb. 15. Out of $25 billion dedicated nationally through 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…, For Media Contact:, Russ Rhea 512-970-1254 russ@hahnpublic.com
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December 18, 2023 1:20PM
2020 9% HTCs will finance the development of over 5,000 affordable rental units 2019 HTC Program led to the creation of more than 25,000 jobs in the state List of awardees (PDF) (AUSTIN) – The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) has announced awards through the 2020 Housing Tax Credit (HTC) Program allocation that will help finance the development or rehabilitation of rental…, 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 1:18PM
First four contracts allocated more than $900K Funds provided to nonprofits in Corpus Christi, Victoria, Giddings and Killeen Approximately $32 million still available, Distributes more than $900K to help mitigate homelessness in four Texas cities, (AUSTIN) – Families and residents in Corpus Christi, Killeen, Giddings and Victoria that have been affected by the economic challenges due to COVID-19 have a source of help for homelessness prevention measures. TDHCA announced more than $960,000 has been allocated to four organizations serving those cities. Funds were made possible through the Emergency Solutions Grants Program as part of 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 1:18PM
(AUSTIN) – The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) Governing Board today approved $23 million in housing tax credits to rehabilitate 825 multifamily units in rural areas of the state. Awarded through TDHCA’s 4% Housing Tax Credit Program, the 22 applications that made up today’s decision provide housing affordability for low-income families for the next 30 years. The 4% HTC…, 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 3:48PM
Second round allocation totals more than $61 million Funds provided to over 80 entities statewide Every Texas county will have access to funds, More than $61 million allocated to help mitigate homelessness, (AUSTIN) – Texans affected by the economic challenges due to COVID-19 have an additional source of help for homelessness prevention measures and rental assistance. TDHCA has announced more than $61 million has been awarded to approximately 50 organizations statewide to assist people experiencing homelessness or at-risk of homelessness. Funds were made possible through the Emergency Solutions…, TX-500, San Antonio/Bexar County, San Antonio Christian Hope Center - $525,000.00 Beat AIDS - $570,999.00 Family Endeavors, Inc., dba Endeavors - $2,029,347.00 Haven for Hope - $695,100.00 TX-500 San Antonio/Bexar County Total -, $3,820,446.00, TX-503, Austin/Travis County, Family Eldercare - $1,224,564 Foundation for the Homeless, Inc. - $566,888 Youth and Family Alliance dba LifeWorks - $1,025,636 TX-503 Total -, $2,817,088, TX-600, Dallas City & County/Irving, Bridge Steps - $799,890 Brighter Tomorrows*- $500,000 Catholic Charities of Dallas, Inc. - $1,311,703 Family Gateway Inc - $533,910 First Presbyterian Church of Dallas, Texas dba The Stewpot - $500,000 Hope's Door Inc. - $500,000 Maurice Barnett Geriatric Wellness Center, Inc - $504,000 Metro Dallas Homeless Alliance - $500,040 Metrocrest Services, Inc - $970,003 Shared Housing Center, Inc. -…, $7,633,278, TX-601, Fort Worth/Arlington, Tarrant County, Tarrant County - $2,000,000 Tarrant County Homeless Coalition - $537,894 The Salvation Army (Mabee Center) - $1,000,000 TX-601 Fort Worth/Arlington/Tarrant County Total -, $3,537,894, TX-603, El Paso City & County, El Paso Coalition for the Homeless - $152,812 El Paso Human Services - $590,000 La Posada Home, Inc. - $590,000 Project VIDA - $590,000 TX-603 El Paso City/County Total -, $1,922,812, TX-604, Waco, McLennan County, Salvation Army (Waco) - $1,111,085 TX-604 Waco/McLennan County Total -, $1,111,085, TX-607, Balance of State, Aspermont Small Business Development Center, Inc. - $502,500 Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley, Inc. - $1,750,517 Concho Valley Community Action Agency - $2,828,000 Family Endeavors, Inc., dba Endeavors - $12,613,850 Homeless Network of Texas dba Texas Homeless Network - $150,000 Loaves & Fishes of the Rio Grande Valley, Inc. - $507,150 Mid-Coast Family Services - $674,800 Panhandle…, $27,593,278, TX-611, Amarillo, City of Amarillo - $865,899 Salvation Army (Amarillo) - $500,000 TX-611 Amarillo CoC Total -, $1,365,899, TX-624 Wichita Falls/Wise, Palo Pinto, Wichita, Archer Counties, Nortex Regional Planning Commission - $926,116 TX-624 Wichita Falls/Wide, Palo Pinto, Wichita, and Archer Counties Total -, $926,116, TX-700, City of Houston/Fort Bend, Harris, and Montgomery Counties, Alliance of Community Assistance Ministries, Inc. (dba ACAM) - $1,373,697 Catholic Charities of Galveston-Houston - $1,614,375 Houston Area Women's Center - $1,858,500 The Montrose Center - $630,000 Spring Branch Community Health Center - $2,804,000 West Houston Assistance Ministries, Inc. - $770,070 TX-700 Houston/Fort Bent, Harris, and Montgomery Counties Total -, $9,050,642, TX-701 Bryan/College Station/Brazos Valley, Twin City Mission, Inc - $1,252,503 TX-701 Bryan/College Station/Brazos Valley Total -, $1,252,503, 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…