TX Emergency Rent/Utility Assistance (TEAM)

Administered by TX Department of Housing & Community Affairs · tdhca.state.tx.us

Texas Emergency Assistance for Multifamily residents (TEAM) and local CARES-funded programs provide rental and utility assistance to households facing eviction or utility shutoff.

Eligibility requirements

✓TX renter
✓Income ≤80% AMI
✓Financial hardship documentation
✓Past due on rent or utilities

Insider tip

Apply through your local Community Action Agency, not just TDHCA. Local agencies often have separate county or city funds with shorter waitlists.

How to apply

Apply directly on the official website. GrantLantern does not process applications — we link you directly to the source.

Apply at tdhca.state.tx.us →

Opens the official source. GrantLantern is not affiliated with this program.

Program details sourced from official government and agency websites. Eligibility is determined by the administering agency — not GrantLantern. Verify current requirements at the official source before applying.

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