FAQ’s

*** ALL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS BASED ON HOUSEHOLD SIZE AND INCOME. 
PLEASE REFER TO CHART TO CHECK YOUR ELIGIBILITY***

Income Limits

Where is Community Development located?
  The City of Amarillo’s office of Community Development and Housing is located in
City Hall at 509 SE 7th Ave., Room 104.  Call  806-378-3098.
 

** FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR HOUSING
Can you help me with rent?
  The City of Amarillo offers Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher rental assistance
Section 8 rental Housing Choice Voucher  and the Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re-housing short term rental assistance Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re-housing Program
 
When do you take applications for HUD (Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program)?
  Section 8 rental subsidy applications are taken the first Tuesday of each month between 8:00 am – 4:00 pm. in Room 104, City Hall, 509 SE 7th. The waiting list for Section 8 rental assistance is approximately 18-24 months.
 
What papers do I need to bring when I apply for HUD (Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program)?
  At the time of application, the social security numbers for all household members will be required.
 
Can you fax or email a copy of rental house listings?
  No electronic listing of available properties is available.  There are listings for review in the Community Development office from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday.
 
My house is in foreclosure, what can I do?
 

What not to do
Do not pay anyone that offers to help restructure your loan.  Thousands of U.S. homeowners are being bilked by firms or individuals promising to save their home from foreclosure for a fee.  If the counselor requires a fee, especially one that is paid before any services are performed, immediately contact HUD at 800-569-4287 to ensure you will be working with a reputable counselor.

Typically, the services of a foreclosure prevention counselor are provided at no cost to the homeowner.

What to do
Contact the Texas Foreclosure Prevention Task Force, a network of individuals and organizations working collaboratively to avert home mortgage foreclosures and the impact of foreclosure on Texas families and communities.

The Texas Foreclosure Intervention Resource Guide (in English and Spanish) is available online and print versions at www.texasforeclosurehelp.org  or by calling 888-995-HOPE.

You may also:
Consumer Credit Counseling Services
6300 I-40 West, Suite 106
Amarillo, TX 79106
806-358-2221

www.cccs.net
 
I’ve received an eviction notice, is there any help for paying my rent?
 

West Texas Family & Community Services provides the intake and application for the Homeless Prevention & Rapid Re-housing Program (HPRP) which can assist with short term rent including arrearages.

Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re-housing Program
 
My electricity has been shut off, is there financial assistance for utilities?
  The Community Emergency Assistance Program (CEAP) may pay up to six months of an applicant’s gas or electric utility. Contact Panhandle Community Services, 1309 SW 8th Ave., 806-372-2531 for eligibility and application information.
 
I will be getting out of incarceration in a few months and I need information about rental assistance.
  A number of shelters and services are available as well as rental assistance programs.
Assistance for the Homeless & Households at Risk
 

** HOMEOWNER REPAIRS
Can you fix my gas line?
Can I get help with my windows and door?
Can you fix my roof?
  Emergency Repairs for Homeowners
 

** HOMEBUYER ASSISTANCE
Is there financial help for low income households or homebuyers wanting to purchase a home?
 

The City of Amarillo offers programs to help low income homebuyers to purchase a home.

Homebuyer Assistance
   

** DEMOLITION & CLEARANCE
The City has condemned a structure I own, but I don’t have the money to tear it down.  Is there any financial assistance available?
 

The City of Amarillo offers financial assistance to low-income residents who own a condemned structure in the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Target area.
CDBG Target Map

For further information and application, call 806-378-3005.