Homeless Prevention Program (Rental Assistance)

Please read before applying

City of Irving's COVID related funds for Rental Assistance will be expiring on September 30, 2023. Due to the high volume of applicants, not all applications will be reviewed prior to the expiration of COVID Funding. Many residents who have requested rental assistance may be impacted by this change. 

Applicants are contacted in the order in which their application is received. City staff are working diligently to contact residents prior to the COVID funds expiration. 

Even though COVID funding will be expiring, the City of Irving has been allocated additional rental assistance funds through the standard annual Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) program. Some applicants may be affected by the City of Irving's transition to the standard ESG funded rental assistance program.

These funds do not have the same COVID related guidelines. Applicants that do not meet standard ESG eligibility criteria will be notified and provided alternative resources. Assistance is subject to eligibility and available program funding. 

If you have already submitted an application, call (972) 721-4899 to check your application status. Do not submit another application as it will delay the process.

Program Information

This program provides assistance to those individuals and families at the greatest risk of becoming homeless in Irving.

The greatest risk of homelessness is described  as:

• At imminent risk of losing primary nighttime residence within 14 days; and
• Have no subsequent residence identified; and
• Lack the resources or support networks needed to obtain permanent housing

Minimum Requirements/Documentation that will need to be uploaded to the application, but not limited to:

• Must live in the City of Irving
• Must not be more than two (2) months behind on rent. Rent must be at or below the current Fair Market Rent amount (including utilities). Click HERE for current Fair Market Rent Limits
• Proof of household members
• Proof of income - Household income must be at or below 30% of area median income. Click HERE for current income limits.
• Valid identification
• Head(s) of Household must be a legal resident or U.S citizen
• Birth certificates for all minor children
• Copy of your current lease
• Late or eviction notice for monthly rent
• Documentation of hardship
• Additional documents may be needed after assessment of your application