Resources
For more information and resources relating to COVID19, including help with finding food, healthcare, and other support, please refer to our Resources page.
Due to the total requests for assistance exceeding all funds available, the Houston-Harris County Emergency Rental Assistance Program is not currently accepting new applications. Applications submitted before November 1, 2022 will continue to be processed and applicants will receive status updates. The application will reopen should new funds become available.
Landlords interested in registering their property for current applicants must enroll their property and agree to the terms of the program.
Please visit the Resources page for information on additional resources available. If you have already submitted an application, please visit the status checker or FAQ page for more information.
The City of Houston and Harris County have provided more than $311 million in rental assistance to over 75,000 households impacted by COVID-19 since the program launched in February 2021. The funds have been distributed by three agencies with established experience in helping people in need: BakerRipley, Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, and The Alliance.
Please call our hotline at 713-874-6609.
You can also visit our FAQ page to find more information
More FAQsFor more information and resources relating to COVID19, including help with finding food, healthcare, and other support, please refer to our Resources page.
Lina Hidalgo
Harris County Judge
"Our community continues to suffer great economic damage resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, with many people unable to cover basic necessities, including rent. This program will bring relief to those across our region who so desperately need it, allowing families to stay in their homes while addressing the collateral impact on property owners."
Sylvester Turner
City of Houston Mayor
"As we continue to confront the challenges created by the Covid -19 pandemic, I am proud the City of Houston and its partners remain committed to providing eviction intervention resources for families undergoing financial hardship."
