Texas Eviction Diversion Program (TEDP) (Pilot Program)

A new pilot program in 19 counties established to provide financial relief for renters who have experienced a loss of income and are in eviction proceedings due to circumstances related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The program will be expanded statewide in January 2021.

• Household income must be at or below 200 percent of the Federal poverty level.
• Must have experienced a loss of income or increased household costs due to school closures or medical expenses attributed to COVID-19.
• Must be past due on rent and is at imminent risk of eviction due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Must be in eviction court proceedings and have full cooperation from the landlord.
• Must not be a recipient of any other rental assistance program for the same months of emergency assistance.
• The landlord must forgive outstanding late fees and penalties, and cannot pass court costs to the tenant.
• Rent cannot exceed 150 percent of Fair Market Rent (FMR).

• Rent
• Rent arrearages
• Late fees

• Landlord

6 months, at least one month of which must be for arrearages as the program serves tenants that are already in the eviction process, not those who could be evicted in the future, and at least one month of which must be prospective.

No more than 120 percent of the Small Area Fair Market Rent (SAFMR) or Fair Market Rent if SAFMR is not available.

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