At present, a family of four in Tarrant County can have a total income of up to $24,250 a year to be considered Extremely Low Income, or up to $34,850 to be considered Very Low Income.
The HCV program is a federally-funded program offering rental assistance to very low, low-income families through the issuance of housing vouchers. These vouchers give our families the freedom to select decent, safe and sanitary housing based on their individual needs.
The Tarrant County Lease Incentive Program (LIP) is designed for new moves, to provide assistance for security deposits, application fees, hotel/motel charges (see below) and hard to house fees to Tarrant County renters outside the cities of Arlington and Fort Worth who have been directly impacted by COVID-19.
The Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) formerly Section 8 Wait List for Tarrant County Housing Assistance Office is currently CLOSED.
Housing Choice Voucher FAQ Bedroom SizeTier A-1Tier A-2 One Bedroom $2,118 $1,849 Two Bedroom $2,532 $2,208 Three Bedroom $3,333 $2,912 Four Bedroom $4,313 $3,7675 more rows
Here are some steps you can take if you're looking for an apartment but don't have income: Talk to your lawyer. You might be able to secure alimony payments during the separation period. Get someone to co-sign the lease. Use savings. Get a job. Use your networks. Consider staying with someone.
Qualification for a lease is based on whether you can afford the repayments. If you are unemployed but have sources of income that means you can afford the payments, there will be no problem.
Get a co-signer. Check it a family member or friend is willing to co-sign on your lease. The combined income will likely be enough for the landlord to feel comfortable leasing to you.
Yes, you can rent an apartment without a job, but it may be more challenging. Here are some options and considerations: Proof of Income: Landlords typically want to see proof of income. If you don't have a job, you might need to provide other forms of income, such as savings, rental income, or support from family.