This program provides up to 6 months of rental assistance. To be eligible, applicants must have been economically impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. To apply, submit all documents listed in the checklist below. Applications may be submitted via email to cdbgprog@missiontexas.us or mailed to the Community Development Office, 1301 E. 8th Street, Ste. 102 Mission, Texas or for more information call (956) 580-8670.

  • Due to COVID-19, applications will not be taken on a walk-in basis.
  • If unable to submit documents online, appointments will be allowed if needed.
  • Upon receipt of all required documents, an appointment will be made to complete the process.
  • Only the Tenant(s), if applicable, may be in attendance for the scheduled appointment.
  • Tenant MUST wear a face mask for the duration of the visit to the department.

Texas Emergency Rental Assistance Program Overview (TERAP)

Programa De Asistencia De Emergencia Con El Alquiler De Texas (TERAP) Generalidades Del Programa

Tenant Household Eligibility Requirements:

  • Household income is below 80% of Area Median Income (AMI)
  • Household has been financially affected by COVID- 19 pandemic
  • Tenant-based are INELIGIBLE if they are receiving tenant-based voucher assistance, are in a unit receiving project-based assistance, or are in a public housing

Landlord Unit Eligibility Requirements:

• Assistance for rent no older than April 2020
• Contract rent for the household assisted may not exceed the TDHCA maximum limits
• Must have a bank account and accept direct deposit, unless otherwise agreed to with the program administrator
• Units that are already receiving project-based assistance or are public housing units are INELIGIBLE
• Units that are owned by a unit of government may be ineligible

Tenant Household Checklist
1

Personal ID or other method of ID (e.g. utility bill, voter registration form, or school registration form)
2

Copy of the executed or signed lease or if no written lease, required certification proving tenancy
3

Income: Benefit letters (snap/SSI) OR income evidence for past 30 days (check stub)
4

Tenant application Form
5

Tenant certification Form
6

Duplication of Benefits Form
7

COVID-19 Impact Form
8

COVID-19 Waiver Form

Landlord Unit Checklist
1

Copy of the executed or signed lease or if no written lease, required certification proving tenancy
2

Documentation of Missed Payments (ledger, etc.)
3

IRS w-9 Form
4

Landlord Form
5

Duplication of Benefits – Landlord
6

Non-Eviction Waiver
7

Fee Forgiveness Waiver Form
8

COVID-19 Waiver Form