Emergency Solutions Grant – CARES Act (ESG-CV)

Arlington residents at risk of homeless and most at risk from COVID-19 based on age and/or health conditions that make them more susceptible to complications from COVID-19, can apply for assistance through the City’s Emergency Solutions Grant – CARES Act (ESG-CV) program. 

Homelessness Prevention will focus on households or individuals who are currently housed, but at serious risk of homelessness because of their inability to continue to pay their rent or hotel fees.  This population will also be prioritized for those at greater risk because of health conditions/age as they relate to COVID-19.

Applications

Currently, we are providing up to 20 applications per week.

• Applications can be requested, in person at our office, each Monday beginning at 8:00 am.
• Applications must be completed and returned within 5 business days, with all required documents.
• Applications will be accepted in person at the office or fax to 817-962-1260 or email to [email protected]

Eligibility

Eligible applicants must be at risk of becoming homeless AND

• Reside in the City of Arlington at the time of pre-screening form completion
• Have income at or below 50% area median income HUD Income Limits
• Have official eviction and/or utility disconnect notice

If approved for assistance

1. Applicant's rental unit must be deemed rent reasonable and pass a habitability inspection; AND
2. Landlord must agree to stop the eviction action if past due rent is satisfied through this program.

NOTE: Persons currently receiving rental housing assistance from a federal, state, or local governmental entity are not eligible for assistance through ESG-CV. 

To receive additional information, please contact the Arlington Housing Authority:

• 501 W. Sanford Street, Suite 20, Arlington, TX 76011
• by telephone: 817-276-6713
• or by email: [email protected]

For resources with finances, food, clothing, shelter, employment, education, transportation, childcare, and contact information for other helpful organizations, view our List of Resources in English (pdf) and in Spanish (pdf)or contact Tarrant County Homeless Coalition.

Homeless Housing Services Program (HHSP)

Arlington residents at risk of homelessness can apply for assistance through the City’s Homeless Housing and Services Program (HHSP) which is a state funded initiative used in Arlington to help the homeless and those in imminent danger of becoming homeless. The City utilizes the funding in furtherance of its City Council adopted 10-year Plan to End Chronic Homelessness. The Arlington Housing Authority (AHA) has managed and operated this grant on behalf of the City since 2010.

The funds are primarily utilized for Arlington renters who are in imminent danger of being evicted from their rental unit and, without financial assistance, would become homeless. For persons already experiencing homelessness, funds will be used to help them re-enter stable rental housing by assisting with payment of the security deposit and first month’s rent. The City anticipates that it will serve approximately 85 families annually.

Applications

We are no longer accepting applications for this program, as the grant funding has been exhausted. 

Eligibility

Eligible applicants must be at risk of becoming homeless AND

• Reside in the City of Arlington at the time of pre-screening form completion
• Have income at or below 50% area median income HUD Income Limits
• Have official eviction and/or utility disconnect notice

If approved for assistance

1. Applicant's rental unit must pass a Housing Quality Standards Inspection performed by the Arlington Housing Authority; AND
2. Landlord must agree to stop the eviction action if past due rent is satisfied through this program.

NOTE: Persons currently receiving rental housing assistance from a federal, state, or local governmental entity are not eligible for assistance through HHSP. 

To receive additional information, please contact the Arlington Housing Authority:

• 501 W. Sanford Street, Suite 20, Arlington, TX 76011
• by telephone: 817-276-6713
• or by email: [email protected]

For resources with finances, food, clothing, shelter, employment, education, transportation, childcare, and contact information for other helpful organizations, view our List of Resources in English (pdf) and in Spanish (pdf)or contact Tarrant County Homeless Coalition.