Due to the total requests for assistance now exceeding all Texas Rent Relief funds available, the program has closed its application portal to new applications and additional funding requests. As of January 13, 2022, Texas Rent Relief has committed over 99% of its total funding available and due to the overwhelming need, know that not everyone who applied will get assistance.

For Information, Call Toll-Free:

1-833-9TX-RENT • 1-833-989-7368

Monday-Saturday • 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. CST • Help is available in multiple languages.

Forms & Resources

Program Documents Resources Texas Eviction Diversion Program Ongoing Program Updates & Announcements Outreach Toolkit Online Application Instructions

Program Documents

Persons that can complete the application online or over the phone should do so and should not complete these forms. These forms are meant to be used by tenants who are not able to apply online or as reference documents so landlords, tenants, and utility providers can understand what they must agree to when choosing to participate in the program.

Program Changes Landlord Checklist Tenant Checklist Tenant Application and Certification Landlord Certification Tenant Certification Utility Provider Certification IRS W-9 Form Appeal Form

Resources

Tenant Eligibility Questions Program Overview: From Applying to Getting Paid Application Response Times – 2021-10-07 Understanding The Status of Your Application Payment Guide Texas Rent Relief Program Tutorial – Setting Up Bill.com Account for Landlords and Utility Providers Guide to Returning Payments Webinar: Program Overview and How to Apply - Video (English, Spanish, ASL) Webinar: Program Overview and How to Apply - PDF Missing Documentation Guide

Texas Eviction Diversion Program

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

Texas Eviction Diversion Program Brochure - English Texas Eviction Diversion Program Brochure - Spanish Webinar: Texas Eviction Diversion Program Overview - Video Webinar: Texas Eviction Diversion Program Overview - PDF

Ongoing Program Updates & Announcements

Join our email list to receive future program updates for stakeholders, and see past updates linked below:

Visit the TDHCA Email List page
Enter your Email Address and click “OK”
Under My Lists, click “Subscribe” next to TDHCA
Select “Pandemic Related Rental Assistance for Tenants and Landlords” and then click “OK”
You will receive an email to confirm the subscription

TRRP Update 2021-11-04 TRRP Update 2021-09-27 TRRP Update 2021-08-11

Outreach Toolkit

Outreach Flyer - English (PDF) Outreach Flyer - Spanish (PDF) Social Graphics - English and Spanish (ZIP) Information for Local/State Officials and Organizations (PDF) Outreach Toolkit for Utilities (ZIP)

Online Application Instructions