Emergency Housing Assistance Programs

Emergency Housing Assistance Programs / Programa de Asistencia para la Vivienda

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ERAP – Program Modification Notice (Effective January 26, 2023)

This notice is intended for clients receiving/applying for the Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) due to or during COVID. The said program modification is being made due to funding limitations as well as to address backlog of eligible applications for assistance. 

Please be informed that effective February 8, 2023 the assistance guidelines for the ERA program is being modified to only assist with rental arrears plus one (1) additional month (up to 18 months max), for new and eligible applicants. The program will no longer process recertification for ongoing assistance. Additionally, the program will not accept applications from individuals previously assisted through ERA.

Clients currently receiving ongoing assistance through ERA will continue to receive assistance for a maximum of three (3) months from the date of the last recertification process. Additionally, clients that are currently in the process of recertification, upon being deemed eligible, will continue to receive assistance for a maximum of three (3) additional months, after which eligibility for assistance will terminate. Should you have any questions, or need further information, please contact your assigned caseworker or contact the program at (214) 819-1968 or write to: EHAP_DCHHS@dallascounty.org.

Programa de asistencia de emergencia para alquiler (ERAP): Aviso de cierre de admisión de solicitudes (en efecto a partir del 1.° de marzo de 2023)

A partir del 1.° de marzo de 2023, el condado de Dallas cerró la solicitud de asistencia de emergencia para el alquiler, la hipoteca y los servicios públicos. Nos pondremos en contacto con las personas que ya hayan presentado solicitudes y continuaremos procesando las solicitudes hasta que se hayan comprometido todos los fondos.  Si recientemente recibió un correo electrónico de EHAP sobre el procesamiento de su solicitud o si tiene preguntas, no dude en comunicarse con Atención al Cliente al 214-819-1968 o envíe un correo electrónico a EHAP_DCHHS@dallascounty.org.

ERAP - Aviso de modificación del programa (en efecto a partir de enero 26 de 2023)

Esta notificación está destinada a los clientes que reciben o presentan una solicitud al Programa de Asistencia de Emergencia con el Alquiler (ERA) debido al COVID o durante esta epidemia. Dicha modificación del programa se está realizando debido a limitaciones de financiación, así como para abordar el rezago con solicitudes elegibles para asistencia. 

Tenga en cuenta que, a partir del 8 de febrero de 2023, las pautas de asistencia para el programa ERA se modificarán con el fin de ayudar solo con mora en el alquiler más un (1) mes adicional (hasta 18 meses como máximo) a solicitantes nuevos y elegibles. El programa ya no procesará la recertificación para asistencia continua. Además, el programa no aceptará solicitudes de personas que anteriormente recibieron asistencia mediante ERA.

Los clientes que actualmente reciben asistencia continua a través de ERA continuarán haciéndolo durante un máximo de tres (3) meses a partir de la fecha del último proceso de recertificación. Además, los clientes que se encuentran en el proceso de recertificación en este momento, al ser considerados elegibles, continuarán recibiendo asistencia por un máximo de tres (3) meses adicionales, luego de lo cual concluirá la elegibilidad para asistencia. Si tiene alguna pregunta o necesita más información, comuníquese con su asistente social asignado o póngase en contacto con el programa llamando al (214) 819-1968 o escribiendo a EHAP_DCHHS@dallascounty.org.

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Welcome to the Dallas County Emergency Housing Assistance Programs Site

COVID-19 has had a widespread effect on the residents of Dallas County.  As a result of this pandemic may individuals and families have been economically impacted.  To mitigate the impact and support such individuals and families Dallas County Health and Human Services (DCHHS) is pleased to offer a host of short-term emergency housing assistance programs aimed at assisting individuals and households with rental, mortgage and utility (water/sewage) assistance.  Each of the programs are unique in the type of assistance covered, eligibility requirements, guidelines and funding source as seen below.

• Applications will be processed through a lottery system. Effective July 1, 2021, applications will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Pre-screening applications for all Emergency Housing Assistance Programs will be accepted through one common link found below
• Assistance through these programs are available to households residing in Dallas County, outside the City of Dallas (city limits)
• DCHHS is now accepting pre-screening applications online or by phone at 214-819-1968, Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (CT)
• The pre-screening application form is available in English and Spanish
• Length of assistance will not exceed twelve (12) months - including number of months assisted in CY2020
• Rental or mortgage assistance amounts may not exceed 120% of FMR/SAMFMR
• Landlords may apply on behalf of their tenants and processed on a first-come-first served basis (see pre-application above)
• J.P. Courts may apply to divert eviction cases after due consent from the landlord and tenant (see pre-application above)
• Assistance amounts vary based on program guidelines
• Dallas County will select program that best fits applicant household case/situation

Please note submission of a pre-screening application does not guarantee eligibility or an offer of assistance.

NOTICE: Individuals who live within the city of Dallas are not eligible for assistance through these programs. If you live within Dallas city limits, you may visit unitedwaydallas.org/rental-assistance or contact the Texas Eviction Diversion Program at 855-270-7655 for assistance.

EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS (ERAP 1 & 2 )

The Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP 1 & 2) assists households that are unable to pay rent and utilities due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Click here for additional details on ERAP

EMERGENCY HOUSING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM – 2021 (EHAP-2021)

Provides short-term rental, mortgage, and utility assistance to low income Dallas County residents living outside of the City of Dallas economically affected (loss/reduction of income) by the spread of COVID-19. 

Click here for additional details on EHAP-2021

TEXAS EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (TERAP)

Effective July 1, 2021, TERAP is no longer accepting applications.
Applications for rental assistance will be processed through ERAP.

Provides short-term rental assistance to low income Dallas County residents living outside of the City of Dallas economically affected (loss/reduction of income) by the spread of COVID-19. 

Click here for additional details on TERAP

TEXAS EVICTION DIVERSION PROGRAM (TEDP)

Effective July 1, 2021, TEDP is no longer accepting applications.
Applications for eviction diversion will be processed through ERAP.

A program within TERAP, TEDP is a special program/court process that allows courts to place eviction lawsuits on hold and divert them to the TEDP. Under the TEDP, lump sum payments are provided to landlords for rental arrears in exchange for allowing tenants to remain in their homes and forgiving late fees.   This program is for Dallas County residents living outside of the City of Dallas economically affected (loss/reduction of income) by the spread of COVID-19. 

Click here for additional details on TEDP

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