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EVICTION/HOMELESS PREVENTION PROGRAM
The Eviction/Homeless Prevention Program is a federally funded
program designed to provide assistance to eligible low income
persons who reside in Arlington and are homeless or are in imminent
danger of becoming homeless. Federal funding for this program is
provided by the City of Arlington through the Homelessness
Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP).
Program funds are issued directly to the landlord or utility company
by the Arlington Housing Authority following a determination of
tenant eligibility and written agreement by the landlord/utility
company to retain residency, or services.
Description
The Eviction/Homeless Prevention Program is designed to assist eligible
low-income tenants pay past due rent or utilities in the event of
unforeseen hardship or extenuating circumstances beyond their
control. The program will pay up to three months rent/utilities to
the landlord/utility company to prevent the pending eviction or
disconnection.
The applicant must demonstrate to the satisfaction of the AHA
that the cause for the past due rent/utility was beyond their
ability to control and demonstrate that they are able to meet future
monthly rent obligations. Likewise, the landlord/utility company
must commit to participate in the program, stop the eviction or
disconnection process, and allow the tenant to retain services or
remain in the rental unit under the terms of the existing client
agreement.
Eligibility
- Applicant must be a resident of Arlington, Texas.
- Applicant must be at or below 50% of the AMI based on their
household size (income limits shown below and on the
application).
- Applicant must have had an immediate hardship or crisis
beyond their control in the last 30 days.
- Applicant must show that they have contacted other agencies,
family members, and friends prior to applying with AHA.
- Applicant must show evidence that they will financially be
able to meet the next month’s obligations.
Applicant families are selected on a first come, first served basis with priority given to households with children under the age of 6, households with elderly or disabled members, and households with the highest risk of becoming homeless. Households must have the property owners’ or utility company’s approval before funds can be disbursed.
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FY 2011 Income Limit Area -
Arlington, Texas |
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FY 2011 Income Limit Category |
1 Person |
2 Person |
3 Person |
4 Person |
5 Person |
6 Person |
7 Person |
8 Person |
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Very Low (50%) Income Limits |
$24,250 |
$27,700 |
$31,150 |
$34,600 |
$37,400 |
$40,150 |
$42,950 |
$45,700 |
How To Apply
To apply for the homeless prevention program; print the
application packet below, complete and include verification of
income, need, and identity for all household members.
Verification is required for all income received from all
household members for 30 days preceding the date of application.
Documentation can include pay check stubs or verification of
employment form filled out by the Employer, Award Letter from Social
Security, SSI, Pension, TANF, bank statements showing deposits, and
documentation of any other sources of income. Applicants may call
1-800-772-1213 to obtain verification of their Social Security
benefits.
When complete, the application and all verifications should be
sent to:
Arlington Housing Authority
Attn: Eviction/Homeless Prevention Program
501 W. Sanford Street, Suite 20
Arlington, TX 76011
Attn: Homeless Prevention Program
By email: centra.robinson@arlingtonhousing.us
By fax: 682-367-1047
To access other helpful resources, contact organizations listed
below:
Arlington Life Shelter 817-548-9885
Catholic Charities 817-274-2560
Mission Arlington Metroplex 817-277-6620
SafeHaven Women's Shelter 817-548-0583
Salvation Army 817-860-1836
United Way Information and Referral Helpline
Dial 211 from anywhere in the United States
For additional information please contact: Centra Robinson, Housing Specialist, at 817-276-6771
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