The DHAP program replaces the existing FEMA rental-assistance program. If you are displaced due to a federally declared disaster and FEMA is currently paying your rent, or part of your rent, it will stop doing so. In its place, the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development will start paying your rent under the DHAP program.
DHAP Harris County is currently enrolling displaced families affected by Hurricanes Gustav and Ike and is the program administrator for families displaced by Hurricanes Katrina/Rita.
For program participation you will need meet ALL of the following requirements:
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Be assisted by FEMA |
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Be determined eligible by FEMA to participate in DHAP |
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Be transitioned by FEMA to the Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) |
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Be assigned by HUD to the Harris County Housing Authority (HCHA) for DHAP administration |
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Be enrolled in the DHAP program with all required paper work in place by the announced cut-off date |
For more information including a complete list and details of assistance being offered by FEMA, or to begin the application and registration process go online to http://www.fema.gov. You may also call 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) or 1-800-462-7585 (TTY) for the hearing impaired.
New Referral Call Center
Established for DHAP-Ike
The Department of Housing & Urban Development’s (HUD) new Referral Call Center number is now available. For questions or comments regarding DHAP-Ike you can call the RCC at 1-866-373-9509
DHAP Mission: To Bring Hope and Compassion to Families on the Road to Self-Sufficiency.
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