Will Texas rent relief receive more funding?

Will Texas rent relief receive more funding?

Future Funding. We are currently not accepting new applications or additional funding requests, but may do so in the future if more funds are made available. If you would like to be notified of possible future opportunities to apply to the Texas Rent Relief program, please sign up here.

What is additional funding request Texas rent relief?

Additional Federal Funding The Texas Rent Relief Program, a COVID-19 emergency rental assistance program administered by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA), will be receiving an additional $47.8 million to help address the backlog of assistance requests.

How long does it take for Texas rent relief to approve additional funds?

Anticipated time to receive payment: 7-14 days Request for assistance has been denied. Appeals must be submitted within 30 days.

Can you apply for Texas rent relief twice?

You can use multiple programs for different months of assistance, or for partial assistance not exceeding the full rent amount.

Will Texas rent relief get more funding in 2022?

As of October 2022, Texas Rent Relief has distributed nearly all available funding. As additional funds become available, we will contact individuals who already applied and continue to process applications until all payments are distributed.

Is Texas rent relief ending?

Texas Rent Relief Program (TDHCA) Due to requests for assistance exceeding available funds, the Texas Rent Relief Program closed its portal to new applicants and additional funding requests on November 5, 2021.

How many times can you get rental assistance in Texas?

Rent Assistance. You should apply for any rent assistance that you may qualify for. However, you can only receive one rental assistance payment per month.

How do you know if you were approved for Texas rent relief?

Call 1-833-9TX-RENT (1-833-989-7368) to:

1. Check your application status.
2. Update your application if you have been sued for eviction.
3. Request help upload missing documentation.
4. Request other assistance related to your application.

Do I have to pay back Texas rent relief?

To ensure compliance with federal requirements and program policies and ensure funds are available to as many eligible applicants as possible, TRR requires duplicate, ineligible and erroneous payments to be returned.

What does payment disbursed mean with Texas rent relief?

Payment. Disbursed. • Payment has been issued either by ACH or check to the landlord, or a check to the tenant if the landlord was not responsive.

What does reviewer approved for payment mean?

Hi Teri, yes if your status has been updated to “Reviewer Approved for Payment” that means your application has been successfully approved and funds will be distributed to you.

What does it mean when your ramp application is in QC review?

Is your application “Under QC Review?” This means your case manager is reviewing your application and will be in touch with next steps. Your case manager will email you to let you know if you’re missing any required information, or your application will be submitted for approval.

Can you be evicted while waiting on Texas rent relief?

Cannot evict the tenant The landlord cannot evict you based on something that occurred prior to when they accepted the rent relief funds. They also agree not to evict you so long as they receive Texas Rent Relief funds, except for criminal activity, property damage, or harm to others.

Does Texas rent relief send you a check?

period by email, phone or text (or 7 days if notified by regular mail). If the program is unable to engage the landlord, then payment via mailed check will be made directly to the tenant.

Do I have to pay back Texas rent relief?

To ensure compliance with federal requirements and program policies and ensure funds are available to as many eligible applicants as possible, TRR requires duplicate, ineligible and erroneous payments to be returned.

Do you have to file Texas rent relief on taxes?

Tax Reporting & IRS Forms 1099-MISC Texas Rent Relief assistance payments to landlords and utility providers are considered taxable income. Assistance payments to tenants do not count as taxable income for the tenants.

Is Texas rent relief accepting applications?

Please note, as of November 5, 2021, the program is no longer accepting applications.