All about the TDHCA Rental Assistance Program
The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) has received approximately $1.3 billion in Emergency Rental Assistance funds from the newly passed Coronavirus Relief Bill Rental Assistance Program. TDHCA is using the funds to help Texas renters pay rent and utility bills (including past due rent and utilities).
Additional information about the TDHCA program
TDHCA’s Texas Rent Relief program website and phone systems are up and running and ready to answer questions. TDHCA will accept applications from landlords and tenants beginning February 15, 2021, at 8 a.m. Central Time.
- Learn more and apply online at https://texasrentrelief.com/program-information.
- Learn more and apply by phone at 833-9TX-RENT / 833-989-7368
Program eligibility and requirements
The Texas Rent Relief program can help with the following costs starting as far back as March 13, 2020:
Past due, current and up to 3 months of expected rent costs
Past due, current or up to 3 months of expected utility and home energy expenses
After the initial 3 months of forward assistance, households can apply for 3 additional months of assistance if funds are still available
Households must have incomes at or below 80% of the Area Median Income and meet other qualifications. Full details are available at TexasRentRelief.com. Applicants can complete an application by phone or submitting an online application at TexasRentRelief.com starting 8 a.m. on Mon., Feb. 15.
Program eligibility information is currently available at TexasRentRelief.com or by calling Mon.-Sat., 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. 1-833-9TX-RENT (1-833-989-7368) to speak with someone directly. Assistance is available in multiple languages, including English, Spanish, Mandarin, Vietnamese and Korean.