The "For
Families" section of the DHAP web site serves
as a participant guide to the Harris County - Disaster
Housing Assistant Program. You will find program
information, form downloads, frequently asked questions
and contact information.
DHAP Key Points for Potential DHAP Participants:
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DHAP is a new program
from the U.S. Department of Housing &
Urban Development – in cooperation with
FEMA.
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The DHAP program helps
families who were in Hurricanes Katrina and
Rita.
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If FEMA is currently
paying your rent, or part of your rent, you
are automatically eligible for the DHAP program.
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The DHAP program will
replace the existing FEMA rental-assistance
program.
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FEMA
will stop paying your rent on December 1,
2007. In its place, the DHAP program will
start paying your rent.
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Phase 2 & 3 families
are not required to pay the Incremental Rent
Transition (IRT)
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The DHAP program will
pay your full rent benefits through February
2008. Starting in March 2008, you will have
to pay $50 of your total monthly rent payment
directly to the landlord out of your own pocket.
The amount that you pay directly to the landlord
will increase by $50 each month after that.
So, you can expect to pay $100 in April 2008,
then $150 in May 2008, and so on, until the
end of the program in March 2009.
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As a new program requirement,
a case manager will be assigned to each participant.
Beginning in September, your case manager
can provide your family with many services
such as, assistance in finding a job, receiving
job training and education, as well as securing
health care and other services.
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Program Participation
If you are currently enrolled in the FEMA rental-assistance
program, you do not have to go through a new application
and approval process – the transition to
the DHAP program will be done automatically.
Landlords who become part
of the program will ask you to sign an addendum
to your current lease, which will show that you
and your landlord have agreed to the terms of
the new program. You and your landlord will need
to do this by December 1, 2007.
If your current Landlord is not a part of the
DHAP program, see the FAQ's
page for information.
DHAP Forms
There are forms you will need to complete to enroll
in the DHAP program, see the Family
Forms page for list of PDF documents that
are available for download.
Have Questions?
For questions please see FAQ’s
page for more information.
Need Assistance?
See the Contact Us page.
Locate the nearest Public Housing
Authority :
Public
Housing Authority Offices
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