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December 18, 2023 1:43PM
AUSTIN – Today the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) announced it has already distributed more than $100 million in rental and utility assistance to Texans in need. TDHCA is administering a $1.3 billion grant in emergency federal relief funds from the U.S. Department of the Treasury to help income-eligible Texans struggling to keep up with rent and utility payments during…, Personal Story of Relief: Getting Life Back on Track, Like many people, when the pandemic hit, Samaj Nelson lost her job when her employer laid off half of the staff. Without additional income, she fell behind on rent and needed assistance. Nelson heard about the Texas Rent Relief Program through her landlord and immediately applied. “I applied early and was pleased with the communication and notifications letting me know what was needed for my…, By the Numbers, Texas was the first state in the nation with a billion dollar allocation to begin administering these new funds from the U.S. Treasury Department. The Texas Rent Relief Program has continued to ramp up to meet the urgent needs of those seeking assistance. The following provides performance of the Texas Rent Relief Program, as of May 12, 2021:, More than $110 million, has been paid or is in the process of being paid. Assistance continues to grow with an average of, $6 million approved per day in the last week, , with marked increases seen weekly. Graphs reflecting Texas Coronavirus Relief Program metrics. Households Assisted and Cumulative Payments. See following bullet points for details. TDHCA launched a public dashboard to report on the program’s performance, available at TexasRentRelief.com . Prioritizing those at risk of eviction., 5,121, eviction diversion applicants have been approved for approximately, $44 million in assistance, . Over, 3,000, applications are under review or in final review before approval for payment. Of those under review, our team our team has reached out to the applicant and is awaiting a response in, 40% of the cases, . Tenants can provide eviction information within their application, which will put the application in the priority group. If the landlord files for eviction, after, the application is submitted, the tenant can call us at 833-989-7368 to provide their court docket number, precinct number and county of the court information so their application can be prioritized. Once the Texas Rent Relief Program begins processing an application for eligibility, the most significant delay is receiving documentation necessary to approve funding. Currently, over, 101,000 applications have been submitted, with nearly 86% in initial review, final review, pending payment or paid, . There are approximately, 23,000 outstanding requests, for missing documentation. Applicants need to ensure all email and phone contact information is correct, check spam email folders and/or voice messages and respond accordingly as Texas Rent Relief Program staff attempt to finalize applications for approval. The Texas Rent Relief Program employs more than, 1,650 staff, , most working, 7 days a week, to help applicants across all 254 Texas counties. Households must have incomes at or below 80% of the Area Median Income and meet other criteria to qualify for assistance. Full eligibility details at TexasRentRelief.com . The Texas Rent Relief Program can help renters with costs starting as far back as March 13, 2020: Past due, current and up to 2 months of expected rent costs Past due, current…, 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 1:23PM
Three organization allocated more than $800K Funds provided to nonprofits in Rio Grande Valley counties Approximately $33 million awarded in March for Texas’ ESG CARES Act funding (AUSTIN) – Families and residents in Cameron, Willacy, Hidalgo, Frio, Starr and Webb counties that have been affected by the economic challenges due to COVID-19 have a source of help for homelessness prevention measures…, 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 19, 2023 8:44AM
Utility assistance available for renters and homeowners Renters should apply at TexasRentRelief.com Homeowners can search for available administrators at Help for Texans, Funds available through Texas Rent Relief & Comprehensive Energy Assistance Programs, (AUSTIN) – Texans across the state still experiencing the financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic can find relief for utility costs through the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs’ (TDHCA) Texas Rent Relief or the Comprehensive Energy Assistance (CEAP) Program. Funding made available by Congress for pandemic response assistance support TDHCA programming, and can be accessed by…, 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 19, 2023 8:45AM
Texas Rent Relief disburses $1 billion More than 174,000 households served First state to disburse $1 billion in ERA funds Link to b-roll, TRR recipient soundbites More Than 174,000 Texans and 95% of Counties Served AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) today announced that the Texas Rent Relief Program has distributed more than $1…, Personal Story of Relief: Getting Life Back on Track, Like many people, when the pandemic hit, Samaji Nelson lost her job when her employer laid off half of the staff. Without additional income, she fell behind on rent and needed assistance. Nelson heard about the Texas Rent Relief Program through her landlord and immediately applied. “I applied early and was pleased with the communication and notifications letting me know what was needed for my…, By the Numbers, Texas Rent Relief Program highlights, as of Oct.13, 2021:, More than $1 billion, has been paid to more than 174,000 households The program is reaching all corners of Texas, providing assistance to, households in 241 out of 254 Texas counties, – that’s a, 95% reach, of the vast Texas territory, More than 82%, of the households served are either extremely low or low income, falling, at or below 50%, of their area median income The program is prioritizing people at risk of eviction –, more than 15,000 applicants, have had their evictions stopped and removed from their credit records and have received more than, $126 million, in assistance, A $20 million, grant has been provided to Texas Access to Justice Foundation for free legal assistance to keep people housed and prevent homelessness TDHCA provides a public dashboard to report on the program’s performance at TexasRentRelief.com ., 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 20, 2023 6:55AM
AUSTIN – Today the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) announced it has distributed more than $500 million in rental and utility assistance to more than 80,000 Texas households impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic with another $46 million committed to being paid. According to the U.S. Department of the Treasury , Texas was well ahead of many states in ramping up its program and…, By the Numbers, Texas was the first state in the nation with a billion dollar allocation to begin administering these new funds from the U.S. Treasury Department. The following provides performance of the Texas Rent Relief Program, as of July 7, 2021:, More than $500 million, has been paid to more than 80,000 households (350% increase in funds disbursed since mid-May). Graphs reflecting Texas Coronavirus Relief Program metrics. Households Assisted and Cumulative Payments. See following bullet points for details. Prioritizing those at risk of eviction or utility disconnection, Over 10,000, eviction diversion applicants have been approved for more than, $87 million in assistance, . Tenants can provide eviction information with their application, which will put the application in the priority group. If the landlord files for eviction after the application is submitted, the tenant can call us at 833-989-7368 to provide their court docket number, precinct number and county of the court information so their application can be prioritized. Tenants can indicate on their…, 12,800 outstanding requests, for missing federally required documentation. Applicants need to ensure all email and phone contact information is correct, check spam email folders and/or voice messages and respond accordingly as Texas Rent Relief Program staff attempt to finalize applications for approval. TDHCA launched a public dashboard to report on the program’s performance, available at TexasRentRelief.com . The Texas…, 1,650 staff, , most working, 7 days a week, to help applicants across all 254 Texas counties. Households must have incomes at or below 80% of the Area Median Income and meet other criteria to qualify for assistance. Full eligibility details at TexasRentRelief.com . The Texas Rent Relief Program can help renters with costs starting as far back as March 13, 2020: Past due, current and up to 2 months of expected rent costs Past due, current…, 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 19, 2023 1:20PM
(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 families. Using one of TDHCA’s federal or state-funded programs–HOME Homebuyer Assistance with New Construction (HANC), The Texas Homebuyer Program, or the Texas…, 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 20, 2023 6:55AM
Texas Homeowner Assistance Program Exceeds $50 Million in Assistance Distributed, Over 7,000 Texas Households Provided with Home Loan and Property Tax Relief, AUSTIN, TX – The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) surpassed $50 million in home loan and related housing expense payments distributed to over 7,000 Texas households impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Through the Texas Homeowner Assistance Fund (TXHAF), eligible Texans affected by the pandemic can catch up on past-due home loan, property tax, property insurance and…, 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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January 12, 2024 11:38AM
A new affordable housing property in Austin, The James on Grand Avenue, hosting their grand opening on January 11, welcoming current residents and area leaders. The income-restricted property, at 15701 FM 1325, is a 2021 4% Housing Tax Credit recipient, receiving $2.4 million in tax credits and worth an approximate value of $24 million over the 10-year term. If you are interested in making The…
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February 8, 2024 2:27PM
(AUSTIN) — Today, the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) announced financing for Creedmoor Farms, a 300-unit affordable housing property in Creedmoor. Financed through TDHCA’s Non-Competitive 4% Housing Tax Credit (HTC) Program, Creedmoor Farms located at 5107 FM 1327 will provide housing affordable to local residents making at or below 80 percent of the Area Median Income…
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February 8, 2024 2:10PM
A new permanent supportive housing property in Austin, Espero Rutland, hosted their grand opening on February 7. Espero marks the first Permanent Supportive Housing property to serve once homeless individuals, helping with mental and medical needs, education support and food resources. Espero Rutland is a 2021 4% Housing Tax Credit recipient, receiving $1.35 million in tax credits and worth an…