Harris County provided $40 million in funding, and the City of Houston provided $20 million, which will be distributed to Participating Landlords on behalf of eligible tenants.
Tenants whose landlords agree to the program terms may apply for rental assistance for past due rent.
BakerRipley, through funding provided by the City of Houston and Harris County, will provide Rental Assistance to residential tenants who live within the City of Houston and/or Harris County and are experiencing an economic hardship as a result of COVID-19. Thanks to the generosity of philanthropic partners, immigration status is not an eligibility requirement nor will it be used in making decisions about who receives funding awards.
Depending on the tenant’s property and income, tenants may be eligible for up to $1,900 of rental assistance from the County or $2,112 of rental assistance from the City of Houston.
A Landlord can sign up as a Participating Landlord once they agree to the terms and conditions of the program(s). Landlords will be paid directly by BakerRipley on behalf of eligible Tenants. Landlord enrollment is intended for residential rental properties located within Harris County and/or the City of Houston.
Tenants will submit an application for rental assistance. The Tenant can only submit their application if their Landlord is a Participating Landlord. If Tenant is selected and qualifies for the program, their Landlord will be paid directly by BakerRipley.
Residential Property Landlords enroll to be a Participating Landlord
Residential Tenants apply for rental assistance
Tenant Applications are selected for processing
Payments are processed to Landlords
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.
COVID-19 has impacted many Houstonians who have faced undue financial hardship because of a loss of wages or income. I am proud that The City of Houston is stepping up by providing resources for immediate financial relief to renters.
BakerRipley, founded in 1907, brings resources, education, and connection to nearly 600,000 individuals in Greater Houston each year through holistic community-based programs that support socioeconomic mobility, health and wellness, and disaster recovery.
Connective (formerly Harvey Home Connect) is a disaster recovery and preparedness system. We provide coordinated recovery for communities in need, and do so through building human-centered intake and application processes, technology-enabled coordination tools, and streamlined data analysis.
Harris County provided $40 million for the COVID-19 Rental Assistance Program.
The City of Houston provided $20 million for the COVID-19 Rental Assistance Program. This is in addition to $15 million in COVID-19 Rental Assistance that the City provided earlier this year.
Greater Houston COVID-19 Recovery Fund Grant jointly led by the United Way of Greater Houston and the Greater Houston Community Foundation donated $1 million to the COVID-19 Rental Assistance Program.
Houston Endowment donated $2 million to the COVID-19 Rental Assistance Program.
