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Housing Dept. Distributes More Than $1B in Assistance
The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs reports the Texas Rent Relief Program has distributed more than $1 billion in rental and utility assistance to more than 174,000 Texas households, with another $52 million already committed. Texas is the first state to distribute $1 billion in rent relief funds and has more than $900 million remaining. The state reached 95 percent of its counties since the program launched in mid-February.
“The Texas Rent Relief Program continues to provide an invaluable lifeline to Texans in need of assistance on their rent and utilities,” said Gov. Greg Abbott. “Texas is committed to helping households who have experienced significant financial strains as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, and we are proud to be the first in the nation to achieve this billion-dollar milestone.”
To qualify, households must be at or below 80 percent of the area median income as well as meet other criteria. Landlords are encouraged to apply on behalf of tenants, who must co-sign the application.
- ◦Policy/Gov't
