Section 8 Housing Assistance Program
Assist low and moderate income renters to afford decent, safe and sanitary housing. The program
provides financial assistance, counseling and housing inspection services. Applications for assistance are accepted
when the Waiting List is open. A contact person is Cristina Velez, Housing Supervisor, (214) 819-1871.
Family Self Sufficiency Program
Provides supportive services to enable participants to achieve economic independence and
self-sufficiency. The program assists eligible Section 8 Program participants in acquiring basic educational needs,
developing employment skills and training. Program participation is up to five years during which time participant
must seek and maintain suitable employment. A contact person is Anglinette Stratford, FSS Program Coordinator,
(214) 819-1871.
Home Loan Counseling Center
Provides financial, educational and counseling assistance to enable low and moderate income families to
become homeowners. At no cost to the prospective first-time home buyer the program offers counseling in pre-purchase,
pre-occupancy, budgeting, post purchase, mortgage default and HECM. The program also provides financial assistance
through the Upfront Cost Assistance Program (UPCAP) to qualified first-time home buyers. A contact person is Jamie
Fitchko, Home Loan Counseling Center Administrator, (214) 819-6060.
Section 8 Homeownership Program
(This is a new program at Dallas County that will be operative in FY
2000-2001). The Program provides homeownership opportunities to eligible Section 8 Program participants. Section 8
financial assistance can be applied for homeownership purposes. A contact person is Jamie Fitchko, Home Loan Counseling
Center Administrator, (214) 819-6060.
Dallas County
Housing Agency Landlord Request Form |
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Housing Quality
Standards Inspection Highlights |
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Landlord Briefing
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Dallas County
Housing Agency Choice Voucher Program (FMR Table) |
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Steps to leasing
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