FACILITY | ADDRESS | PHONE # | WEBSITE |
CENTER FOR HOUSING RESOURCES INC. | 5351 Peterson Ln Ste 221 DallasTX 75240USA | (972) 567-4630 | chrdallas.org |
TEXAS DEPARMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS | 221 East 11th Street, Austin, Texas 78701 | 1-800-525-0657 | http://www.tdhca.state.tx.us/texans.htm |
Housing & Neighborhood Revitalization | 1500 Marilla Street Dallas, TX 75201 | 214-670-3111 | https://dallascityhall.com/departments/housing-neighborhood-revitalization/Pages/Repair-Programs.aspx |
Community Council | https://www.ccadvance.org |
Texas Emergency Rental Assistance funds
The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) has received $1.3 billion in Emergency Rental Assistance funds from the newly passed Coronavirus Relief Bill. TDHCA’s Texas Rent Relief program is here to help! Funds are available to help Texas renters pay rent and utility bills, including past due rent and utilities.To learn more and apply to the Texas Rent Relief Program, visit TexasRentRelief.com or call toll free by phone at 833-9TX-RENT / 833-989-7368.
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