Emergency Housing Assistance Program
Have you been impacted by COVID-19 and have not been able to pay your household bills?
Cedar Hill residents who are negatively economically affected (loss/reduction of income) by the Coronavirus pandemic may qualify for financial assistance through Dallas County's Emergency Housing Assistance Program (EHAP). This program will continue to provide financial assistance for rent/mortgage, electricity, gas, and water bills. Maximum assistance through this program is $1,500 per month for up to six months. Residents must have a household income that does not exceed 80% of the area median income. Residents who previously received housing assistance through Dallas County EHAP, may re-apply for assistance through this program for up to the six month maximum time period.
The pre-screening application, frequently asked questions, and other information can be found at https://www.dallascounty.org/departments/dchhs/ehap-2021.php.
Dallas County Health and Human Services (DCHHS) is accepting pre-applications in English and Spanish online and via phone at 214.819.1968, Monday - Thursday, 9 AM - 4 PM.
Eligibility Requirements
- Applicant cannot currently be receiving assistance through another entity.
- Applicant must reside in Dallas County, but outside of the City of Dallas (verified by zip code).
- Applicant must have suffered an economic impact on or after April 1st. Economic impact is defined as "job loss" or "reduction in income" resulting in non-payment of rental or mortgage payment.
- Applicant household income must fall within the Area Median Income (see below chart).
Area Median Income
FY 2020 Income Limit Area |
Median Family Income |
FY 2020 Income Limit Category |
1 person |
2 people |
3 people |
4 people |
5 people |
6 people |
7 people |
8 people |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dallas, TX HUD Metro FMR Area |
$86,200 |
80% Income Limits |
$48,300 |
$55,200 |
$62,100 |
$68,950 |
$74,500 |
$80,000 |
$85,500 |
$91,050 |