HomeMy WebLinkAbout4c. FWCares and NGOHOUSEHOLD ASSISTANCE PROGRAM NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS
Victor Turner
Director, Neighborhood Services Department
City Council Work Session
January 12, 2021
BUDGETED AMOUNT $3,700,000.00
HOUSEHOLD ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Household Assistance was increased from $2.6M to $3M on 12/9/20
NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS
BUDGETED AMOUNT $5,994,000.00
Non-Governmental Organizations increased by $194,000 on 12/9/20
TOTAL: $9,694,000
Household Assistance was increased from $3M to $3.7M on 01/06/21
243,801.48
439,723.36
233,237.90
389,229.18
633,267.58
556,452.57
805,487.06
June July August September October November December
EMERGENCY HOUSEHOLD ASSISTANCE
MONTHLY TOTAL
TOTAL
$3,301,199.13
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Non-Governmental Organizations
TYPE OF ASSISTANCE AMOUNT
Educational Services $2,032,524
Financial Assistance $663,774
Health & Wellness $1,625,943
Housing Services $413,450
Nutritional Services $1,258,309
UPDATED BUDGETED AMOUNT $5,994,000
34%
11%
27%
7%
21%
NGO TYPES OF ASSISTANCE
Educational Services Financial Services Health & Wellness
Housing Services Nutritional ServicesNGO Program has assisted 45 nonprofit agencies
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TEXAS EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (TERAP)
A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT CARES ACT (CDBG-CV) PROGRAM
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TEXAS EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (TERAP)
A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT CARES ACT (CDBG-CV) PROGRAM
Rent Payment
•Up to 6 consecutive months –(Includes rental arrears)
•At least one month must cover a month of future rent
Duplication of Benefits
•Prohibited; Cannot have already received six months of payment from CDBG funds or another payment
method covering the same time period
Contract Term:
•January 15, 2021 –January 15, 2022
ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES
Emergency Rental Assistance
•Tenants/Landlords voluntarily apply
•Texas Eviction Diversion Program
o Tenant/Landlord are referred by Justices of the Peace after the filing of an eviction
o Tenant/Landlord voluntarily apply
•Household Income must be at or below 80% AMI
•Administration: 10% $1.8M
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TEXAS EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (TERAP)
A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT CARES ACT (CDBG-CV) PROGRAM
January 11, 2021 -TDHCA Training
January 22, 2021 -TDHCA Agreement Execution by City Manager (as authorized by CARES
emergency ordinance)
February 2, 2021 -M&C to Council
February 28, 2021 -Contracts Executed between City and Subgrantees
Provide Informal Report (IR) to Council listing Agencies selected
NEXT STEPS
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EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (ERAP)
CORONAVIRUS RESPONSE AND RELIEF SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT
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EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (ERAP)
CORONAVIRUS RESPONSE AND RELIEF SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT
(12/27/20)
Qualifies for unemployment or has experienced a reduction in household income, incurred
significant costs, or experienced a financial hardship due to COVID-19
Demonstrates a risk of experiencing homelessness or housing instability
Total Household Income: ≤ 80% AMI
Rental assistance provided to an eligible household should not be duplicative of any other
federally funded rental assistance provided to such household
•Eligible households that include an individual who has been unemployed for the 90 days prior
to application for assistance
•Eligible households with income ≤ 50% AMI
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EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (ERAP)
CORONAVIRUS RESPONSE AND RELIEF SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT
(12/27/20)
AVAILABLE ASSISTANCE (TBD)
•RENT
•RENTAL ARREARS
•UTILITIES AND HOME ENERGY COSTS
•OTHER EXPENSES RELATED TO HOUSING
UP TO 12 MONTHS OF ASSISTANCE (ADDITIONAL 3 MONTHS, IF NECESSARY)
EXISTING HOUSING-RELATED ARREARS THAT COULD RESULT IN EVICTION
OF AN ELIGIBLE HOUSEHOLD IS PRIORITIZED
•ARREARS MUST BE PAID PRIOR TO REQUESTING FUTURE RENT PAYMENTS
•FUTURE RENT PAYMENTS MAY ONLY BE COMMITTED FOR UP TO 3 MONTHS AT A TIME
•HOUSEHOLDS MAY REAPPLY FOR ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE AT THE END OF 3-MONTH
PERIOD, IF NEEDED AND OVERALL LIMIT FOR ASSISTANCE IS NOT EXCEED ED
Program Administration
City will receive Direct Payment from U.S. Treasury (Similar to Coronavirus Relief Fund $158M)
10% Allowed for Administration
•Grant Administration
•Case Management/Housing Stability Services Costs
Coordination with Communications/Community Engagement
•Update of City Website, Marketing materials for program, Media campaign
Coordination with Tarrant County and City of Arlington to assist residents
•Similar map or link on each jurisdiction’s webpage, etc.
Coordination with Apartment Association of Tarrant County (AATC)
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TERAP & USTERA: Eligibility Comparison
TERAP US Treasury
Income Eligibility Under 80% AMI Under 80%
Other Eligibility
Requirements
Have suffered financial hardship due to
COVID-19
Eligible for Unemployment Benefits or Have
suffered financial hardship due to COVID-19;
Must show Housing Instability (past due rent
notice, etc.)
Special Program
Requirements
Must coordinate with Texas Eviction
Diversion Program by coordinating with
local JP Courts; Units built before 1978
must be inspected for lead-based paint
if assistance covers 3 months or more
Preference for Households under 50% AMI
with over 90 days unemployment
Rent Payments Rent limited to 120%of Local FMR;
Payments made to Landlord
Payments must be made to landlord or utility
provider; Landlord can apply on tenant’s
behalf (with tenant signature on application)12
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•Funding Amount: TBD
•Contract Term: January 2021 to January 2022
•Application/Certification of Acceptance of Terms Due to Treasury: 01/12/21
•Ratification M&C scheduled for Council Agenda: 02/02/21
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Questions