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The HSS Program provides assistance to local communities and non-profits to assist income eligible households to help them maintain or obtain stable housing. The program is funded by Treasury through the Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA1 and ERA2).
- ERA2 HSS Awards, Contract Numbers, and Staff Assignments (Updated as of 9/6/2024)
- ERA1 HSS Final Awards (all contracts closed as of 12/29/2022)
Texas Access to Justice Foundation – Legal Aid and Eviction Help
The HSS Program funds the Texas Access to Justice Foundation (TAJF) in partnership with 10 organizations statewide to provide counsel to accompany low-income households to their eviction proceedings, provide mediation services between tenants and landlords, and provide local in-person and online housing clinics to assist low-income households. The TAJF Program is funded through July 31, 2025.
- To access legal help with COVID-related housing issues and find a legal aid organization in your area, visit: https://texaslawhelp.org/eviction-referral or call 855-270-7655 (Texas Legal Services Center)
*For HSS Subrecipients funded to provide legal aid outside of the TAJF Program, please ensure households do not receive a duplication of benefits from multiple organizations.
Program Guidance and Regulations
- TDHCA HSS Program Guidelines (PDF) (November 6, 2023)
- TDHCA HSS FAQs for Income Eligibility Updates (PDF) (May 11, 2023)
- TDHCA HSS Eligibility Flowchart (PDF) (April 18, 2023)
- TDHCA ERA1 to ERA2 HSS Transition Guidance (PDF) (August 8, 2022)
- 2024 Income Limits (huduser.gov) (effective April 1, 2024)
- 2 CFR 200 (OMB Super Circular) (ecfr.gov)
Program Forms
Administrative Forms as applicable for Subrecipients only
- Housing Contract System Access Request Form for HSS (DOC fillable)
- Direct Deposit Information Form (PDF)
- Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) Form (PDF)
Sample Program Forms as applicable – Subrecipient May Create own Versions of Forms Below
- Sample Intake Checklist and Form including Self-Attestation (DOC) (use only thru May 10, 2023)
- Sample Intake Checklist and Form post Public Health Emergency (DOC) (for use on or after May 11, 2023)
- Certification of Zero Income (DOCX) | Spanish (DOCX)
Monthly Performance and Expenditure Reporting
Submitting Monthly Reports
- HSS Reporting Guidelines (PDF) (February 5, 2024)
- Submit monthly Household level information by uploading the following competed Excel file:
- Monthly Household Report Spreadsheet (XLSX) (Febrary 5, 2024)
- Submit completed Monthly Report by Household (SmartSheet.com)
- Submit aggregate monthly Performance and Expenditure Reporting
Using HMIS Data Standards for HSS Performance Reporting
- Quick reference chart (PDF) (December 8, 2023)
- Presentation slides (PDF) (December 8, 2023)
Making Corrections to Past Approved Reports
Submit Corrections to previously submitted Monthly Household reports (SmartSheet.com)
Technical Assistance
The Virtual Monthly Office Hours series, presented by HSS staff and held March 2022 through March 2024, has concluded. For Subrecipients with a contract extending past March 2024, additional training and technical assistance will be offered on an as needed basis. Please contact hss@tdhca.texas.gov to request assistance.
Webinars
Webinar materials below are from March 2022 Contract Implementation. For up to date information, see the Program Guidance and Regulations section of this webpage. Webinar recordings link to YouTube. Presentation slides and handouts are provided in PDF format.
- ERA2 HSS Implementation, Day 1: Contract Elements | Slides (March 29, 2022)
- ERA2 HSS Implementation, Day 2: Eligible Activities | Slides (March 30, 2022)
- ERA2 HSS Implementation, Day 3: Reporting | Slides (March 31, 2022)
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For more information, please contact hss@tdhca.texas.gov.