Reminder: Deadline to apply for COVID-19 relief in Harris County ends tonight
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Photo: Godofredo A. Vásquez, Houston Chronicle / Staff Photographer
"As a community, we must rally together to ensure that our most vulnerable residents don’t fall through the cracks," Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo said in a recent news release. "This fund will provide thousands of families with some immediate and much-needed relief.”
less"As a community, we must rally together to ensure that our most vulnerable residents don’t fall through the cracks," Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo said in a recent news release. "This fund will provide
... moreHarris County residents facing financial hardship due to the novel coronavirus pandemic have until 10 p.m. Wednesday to apply for a chance to be included in a second deployment of the county's $30 million relief fund.
Residents may apply online through 10 p.m. Wednesday or by phone from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesday. Those filling out the application by phone can call 832-848-0214 to speak with an operator.
Those who are eligible include residents:
- who are under 60 percent of area median income
- who have been economically impacted by COVID-19
- who have not received funding from a city or county COVID-19 financial assistance program
- who are not approved for unemployment insurance or CARES Act funds
- who cannot afford to wait for funds from the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance program
Funds are available to eligible residents regardless of status. Priority will be given to residents living in the county's most vulnerable census tracts.
Read more information on the relief fund here on Chron.com. To apply for assistance, track application status or to see if an address is within the Harris County service area, visit the relief fund website here.
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