$2.6M eviction prevention program approved for Harris County residents
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Tenants rights advocates demonstrate in front of the Edward W. Brooke Courthouse, Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021, in Boston. The protest was part of a national day of action calling on the incoming Biden administration to extend the eviction moratorium initiated in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer) (Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)
A multimillion-dollar program has been approved to protect tenants from eviction in Houston amid the coronavirus pandemic.
According to a news release, the program which provides an additional $2.6 million of rent relief was approved on January 26, 2021 at the Harris County Commissioners Court meeting.
HARRIS COUNTY (KTRK) More rent relief will soon be on the way for Harris County families facing eviction.
Harris County Commissioners Court announced Tuesday that it approved an additional $2.6 million to speed up rent relief to residents who have lost their jobs due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
It s estimated the money will help about 304 families.
The program requires area landlords to participate. Landlords must agree to waive late fees/penalties and not pass court fees to the tenant in order for renters to be eligible.
The relief program was approved at the Jan. 26 commissioners court meeting.
The Harris County Community Services Department will administer the application and approval process for this round of funding.