Dallas County Health Offers Emergency Housing Assistance for Residents Impacted by Pandemic

The Dallas County Health and Human Services have now re-opened applications for residents impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic to access emergency housing assistance programs.

The short-term emergency assistance programs are designed to help individuals and households with rental, mortgage, and utility assistance.

Individuals will be able to apply for up to twelve months of assistance for up to 120% of FMR/SAMFMR.

Landlords may also apply on behalf of their tenants on a first-come, first-serve basis.

The programs are designated for Dallas county residents outside of the city of Dallas.

Applications are available online or by phone at 214-819-1968, Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and applicants will be selected by a lottery system.

Individuals seeking more information can click here.

Dallas County Health and Human Services launches for its fourth time the Emergency Housing Assistance Programs (EHAPS) for residents who have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Visit the link to learn more about the program and to see if you qualify: https://t.co/Y1CCWkvIQK pic.twitter.com/qOTRDIsDxw

— Dallas County HHS (@DCHHS) March 17, 2021