Rental property owners in Bell County are now making preparations to help residents facing evictions stay in their homes.
The preparations are in response to the county approving a contract with Hill Country Community Action Monday to handle more than $10.9 million in federal rental assistance funds.
Hill Country will be managing the distribution of the funds for the county, though that process is not yet finalized. Some organizations and companies that manage rental properties are waiting for the finalized criteria for the aid.
Barbara Bozon, executive director for the Central Texas Housing Consortium, said the organization is working to identify those who are available for this assistance.