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COVID-19 Tenant-Based Rental Assistance

Published on September 2, 2020

State Agency	Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs
Program Name	COVID-19 Tenant-Based Rental Assistance
Program Description	An existing program that was expanded to provide financial relief for renters who have experienced a loss of income resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Program Website	state.tx.us
Program Status	Closed to New Applicants
Start Date	03/26/2020
Eligibility Criteria	• Household income must be at or below 80 percent of AMI. • Household must have experienced a loss of income of at least 20 percent; had increased household costs of at least 20 percent beginning March 13, 2020, due to school closures or medical expenses; or had both a loss of household income and increased household costs due to school closures or medical expenses, for a loss of income that is at least 20 percent.
Eligible Activities	Rent Move-in Fees (including security deposit, background checks, etc.) Utilities
Direct Recipient of Assistance	Landlord Other
Direct Recipient of Assistance, if other, details:	Utility Provider
Administration Structure	The Tenant-Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) program funds local organizations that provide rental subsidies, utility assistance, and security deposit assistance to individuals in their local communities.
Maximum Length of Assistance	Up to 6 months
Maximum Assistance Available Per Household	Not specified
Household Contribution Requirements	None
Total Applications as of Date	1,467
Total Household Recipients of Assistance as of Date	1,423
Funding Source	HOME TBRA
Total Funding Amount of Program	$11,300,000.00