Arlington Housing Authority

The Arlington Housing Authority offers the following services:

• Housing Choice Voucher Rental Assistance Program
• Housing Rehabilitation Program:The Housing Rehabilitation Program helps income-qualified homeowners repair and/or rehabilitate their homes. Applicants must own and reside in the home to be repaired, and the home must be within the City limits of Arlington. For qualified homeowners, the City will fund 100% of the eligible repairs up to $24,500.

  Examples of repairs are:

  • Electrical, heating, and plumbing
  • Structural such as roofs, porches, windows, doors, and foundation
  • Other repairs needed to meet City codes
  • Replacement of essential built-in appliances
• Homeless/Eviction Prevention Services:  For persons at risk of becoming homeless due to an unforeseen hardship or extenuating circumstances beyond their control, the program may pay up to three months past due rent and utilities to prevent a pending eviction or disconnection of utilities.  Eligibility: Eligible applicants must be at risk of becoming homeless AND
  • Reside in the City of Arlington at the time of pre-screening form completion
  • Have income at or below 30% area median income HUD-Income-Limits
  • Have official eviction and/or utility disconnect notice
• Arlington Homebuyers’ Assistance Program:  This program provides down payment and closing cost assistance to low income, first-time homebuyers. Assistance is provided in the form of a forgivable loan of up to $7,500 for down payment and closing cost assistance. For properties located in a revitalization area out, or lease your home during the first five years after buying your home.

http://www.arlington-tx.gov/housing