$15 million Houston Rent Relief - Landlords/Tenants Enroll Fast!

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As part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, the City of Houston, is offering Rental Assistance for tenants who live within Houston City limits and are experiencing economic hardship as a result of COVID-19. 

Funding is limited so act now! Apply on the Rental Assistance website. On Thursday, May 7, landlords began enrolling. The portal will open to tenants beginning at 10 a.m. on Thursday, May 13.

Here is City of Houston's 2020 Rental Relief Press Release

Some Program Highlights - Provides up to $1,056 of rental assistance per month to qualified low-to-moderate income people who could not pay their April and/or May rent.

The landlords who agree to participate in the program will need to agree to certain terms:

  • Waive all late fees, penalties, and interest for the two months.
  • Allow tenants to enter a payment plan for any rent due in excess of $1,056.
  • Rescind any prior notice to vacate and halt any prior eviction proceedings for the two months.

Renters must meet the following requirements:

  • Live inside the city of Houston
  • Be late on residential rental payments for either or both the months of April and May
  • Be current on their rent for all months prior to April 2020
  • Affirm that their inability to pay is due to financial hardship resulting from the economic impact of COVID-19
  • Have income less than 80% of the Area Median Income (approximately $40,000 for one person or $60,000 for a family of four) or qualify for one of the programs listed in the application (e.g. Medicaid, WIC, SNAP, Head Start, or VA Pension)

Best Regards,

I am never too busy for your real estate buying & selling referral!

Sabrina Guillory, Realtor, MBA, PMP, Platinum Agent

713.489.8444


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