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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 1:50PM
Disaster Relief Resources: Communities and Nonprofits
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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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December 20, 2023 9:15AM
Community Services Block Grant Program - Best Practices