Rental Assistance Programs in our Local Cities and Counties
August 12, 2021
The AAGD Government Affairs team is actively working with local officials to find and alert our members of rental assistance programs available in our local cities and counties. Below you will find a list of information received as of today. As the AAGD staff is alerted to additional programs, we will add the information to this page.
On July 28, 2021, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau released an online tool to help landlords and residents access rental assistance in their states and cities. Click here to view the Rental Assistance Finder.
COUNTIES
Dallas County
Funding
- Amount Per Eligible Household: Up to $1,500 for 6 months - including number of months assisted in CY2020
- Funding Recipient: Landlord
- Frequently Asked Questions
Eligibility Criteria
- AMI %: up to 80%
- Find income limits here
- Residents must show that they have been adversely affected by COVID-19 Pandemic (loss of job, reduced hours, reduction in pay, increased healthcare expenses, added childcare expenses)
- Residents may not receive additional rental assistance funds from other agencies
- Resident must live in Dallas County and outside the City of Dallas
Application Details
- Program details and application: Click here
- Apply by phone at (214) 819-1968, Monday-Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Third-Party Disbursement: Funding will be disbursed from Jewish Family Services and Catholic Charities of Dallas
- Catholic Charities Dallas: Apply Online Here
- Landlord applications are available in English and Spanish
- Resident applications are availbale in English and Spanish
Collin County
Funding
- Collin Cares Website
- Amount Per Eligible Household: Up to 12 months of assistance (measured from March 13, 2020), plus an additional 3 months if the applicant is able to demonstrate that the extra months are needed to ensure housing stability and funds are available
- Rental and utility assistance will be provided up to the maximum number of month’s allowed or $20,000, whichever is less
- Funding Recipient: Landlord
Eligibility Criteria
Residents
- Qualifies for unemployment due to COVID‐19, has experienced a reduction in household income due to COVID‐19, or has incurred significant costs due to COVID‐19 or experienced a financial hardship due to COVID‐19
- Demonstrates a risk of experiencing homelessness or housing instability
- Has a household income at or below 80% of the area median
Landlord
- A written request for participation will be sent by certified mail to the landlord or utility provider to request the landlord or utility provider’s participation.
- Only where the landlord or utility provider does not respond within the timeline set by the U.S. Department of Treasury guidance may funds be paid directly to the eligible household to be used exclusively for eligible expenses
Application Details | Contact Information
Denton County
Funding
- United Way of Denton County Website
- Amount Per Eligible Household: Up to 12 months of assistance
- Funding Recipient: Landlord
Eligibility Criteria
- AMI %: Assistance to eligible households will be prioritized based on household income including benefits. Households with total income at or below 50% Denton County Area Median Income will be given the highest priority for assistance.
- Residents must show that they have been adversely affected by COVID-19 Pandemic (loss of job, reduced hours, reduction in pay, increased healthcare expenses, added childcare expenses)
- Residents may not receive additional CARES Act funds from other agency
Application Details | Contact Information
- Resident Application: Click here
- Landlord Application: Click here
- For questions or assistance filling out the form, please leave a voicemail for United Way of Denton County staff at 940-566-2688.
Allen
Funding
- Program details: Click here
- Amount Per Eligible Household: Up to 12 months of assistance, plus 3 months if applicant can show that the extra months are needed to ensure housing stability and funds are available
- Funding Recipient: Landlord
- Rental and utility assistance will be provided up to the maximum number of months allowed or $20,000, whichever is less
Eligibility Criteria
Residents
- Qualifies for unemployment or has experienced a reduction in household income, incurred significant costs, or experienced a financial hardship due to COVID-19; and
- Demonstrates a risk of experiencing homelessness or housing instability; and
- Has a household income at or below 80% of the area median income.
- Must be a City of Allen resident
Landlords
- A written request for participation will be sent by certified mail to the landlord or utility provider to request the landlord or utility provider’s participation.
- Only where the landlord or utility provider does not respond within the timeline set by the U.S. Department of Treasury guidance may funds be paid directly to the eligible household to be used exclusively for eligible expenses
Contact Information
- Email: ERAPquestions@ndconline.org
Dallas
Funding
- Amount Per Eligible Household: Up to 12 months of assistance for the Dallas Housing Authority program and up to 15 months for the Dallas Rental Assistance Collaborative program
- Funding Recipient: Landlord
- Dallas Housing Authority (DHA) program details: Click here
- Dallas Rental Assistance Collaborative through the United Way of Metropolitan Dallas program details: Click here
Eligibility Criteria
Residents
- AMI %: up to 80%
- Resident must live in the City of Dallas
- Have been financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, either through a job loss or lost income
- Be at risk of experiencing homelessness or housing instability (e.g., received eviction notice, have past-due rent, living in an unstable housing situation)
- Be a citizen or eligible non citizen
- Be renting — cannot be the owner of the property
- DHA Resident Application: Click here
Property Manager
- Landlords with eligible residents who are behind on their rent and/or need help with future payments can begin the application process on behalf of their tenants.
- To apply, landlords should have their W-9 and the tenant’s lease information available.
- The CARES Act rent assistance funding is through the City of Dallas and is not affiliated with the Housing Choice Voucher program. Your eligible/approved tenants would receive temporary rent assistance without any obligations.
- DHA Landlord Application: Click here
Frisco
Funding
- Program details: Click here
- Amount Per Eligible Household: Up to 12 months of assistance, plus 3 months if applicant can show that the extra months are needed to ensure housing stability and funds are available
- Funding Recipient: Landlord
- Available programs (applicants must apply only to one program): Jewish Family Service; Catholic Charities of Dallas
Eligibility Criteria
Residents
- Qualifies for unemployment or has experienced a reduction in household income, incurred significant costs, or experienced a financial hardship due to COVID-19; and
- Demonstrates a risk of experiencing homelessness or housing instability; and
- Has a household income at or below 80 percent of the area median income.
- Must be a City of Frisco resident (City of Frisco is the billing municipality for water)
Landlords
- Must submit a landlord attestation once resident submits application
Contact Information
- Email: commdevdiv@friscotexas.gov
Garland
Funding
- City of Garland rental assistance details: Click here
- Amount Per Eligible Household: Up to 12 months assistance
- Funding Recipient: Landlord
- Available programs (applicants must apply only to one program): Catholic Charities of Dallas; Under 1 Roof; Transcend COVID Rental Assistance
Eligibility Criteria
- Residents must show that they have been adversely affected by COVID-19 Pandemic (loss of job, reduced hours, reduction in pay, increased healthcare expenses, added childcare expenses)
- Residents may not receive additional CARES Act funds from other agencies
- Assistance is available only for residents of the City of Garland
Grand Prairie
Funding
- City of Grand Prairie Emergency Assistance Program Website
- Amount Per Eligible Household: Up to 3 months of assistance not to exceed $1,500 per month
- Funding Recipient: Property Manager
Eligibility Criteria
- Grand Prairie Resident
- Combined household income equal to or below 80% of the medium income of their respective county
- Financially impacted by COVID-19 (loss of job, reduced hours, reduction in pay, increased healthcare expenses, added childcare expenses, etc.
- Cannot have participated in another CARES funded assistance program
- Must furnish a photo ID, proof of residency, financial and household information
- Valid bill for rent, mortgage, and/or utilities must be provided
- Assistance will be provided to the landlord, lender, and/or utility company directly after applicant has been verified and approved. In no circumstance will an applicant be provided funding directly
Application Details | Contact Information
- Resident Affidavit of Non-Employment / No Income / PDF
- Resident Assistance Intake Application / PDF
- Resident Assistance Required Document Checklist / PDF
Irving
Funding
- City of Irving Rental Assistance Website
- Amount Per Eligible Household: Up to 12 months of assistance
- Funding Recipient: Landlord
- Available programs: Catholic Charities of Dallas
Eligibility Criteria
- Proof of household members
- Proof of income
- Valid identification
- Copy of your current lease (for rental assistance)
Application Details | Contact Information
- Applicants may check the status of their application by calling 972-721-2667
Plano
Funding
- City of Plano Rental Assistance Website
- Amount Per Eligible Household: Up to 12 months of assistance
- Funding Recipient: Landlord
Eligibility Criteria
Residents
- AMI % : up to 80%
- Income Qualifications:
- 1-person household: $49,850
- 2- person household: $57,000
- 3-person household: $64,100
- 4-person household: $71,200
- 5-person household: $76,900
- 6-person household: $82,600
- 7-person household: $88,300
- 8-person household: $94,000
- Residents must show that they have been impacted by COVID-19
- Residents may not receive funds from the county AND the city
Application Details | Contact Information
- Resident Application: Click here