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Legacy CDC ERA 2 HSS Program provides assistance to income eligible households to help maintain or obtain stable housing.  The program is administered by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA or the Department), with Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA1 and ERA2)

Funded through the U.S. Department of Treasury (Treasury), this program is designed to help keep households stably housed by providing them with case management, housing navigation, and other stability services. Housing stability services include, among other things, eviction prevention and eviction diversion programs; mediation between landlords and tenants; housing counseling; fair housing counseling; housing navigators or promotors that help households access ERA programs or find housing; case management related to housing stability; housing-related services for survivors of domestic abuse or human trafficking; legal services or attorney’s fees related to eviction proceedings and maintaining housing stability; and specialized services for individuals with disabilities or seniors that support their ability to access or maintain housing. Although supported through the Treasury’s ERA funds, the HSS program does not provide direct rental assistance or utility assistance; however, HSS funds may be used to provide additional services to households receiving rental assistance or other federal housing assistance. Additionally, the HSS program is only eligible for renter households or households experiencing homelessness. Homeowners should be assisted through TDHCA’s Homeowner Assistance Fund or other local and federal programs.

To be eligible, applicants must be at or below 80% of the Area Median Income (AMl)1 for county service2 by Legacy CDC, occupy the assisted property as the primary residence, and participate in a self-sufficiency program.

AMI%

Number of Household Member(s)

 

1

2

3

4

5

80%

$41,250

$47,150

$53,050

$58,900

$63,650

 

  1. 2022 HUD issued Area Median Income Limits by family size.
  2. Service Area:  Hardin, Jefferson, Liberty and Orange counties

 

Legacy CDC ERA 2 HSS Program

 

 

ERA is a program funded by TDHCA