If you have questions about these checklists, please contact Patricia Murphy at (512) 475-3140 or by email at patricia.murphy@tdhca.state.tx.us. This program focuses on eligibility requirements of TDHCA’s various affordable housing programs. is a form document promulgated by TDHCA.
The development of affordable housing is created through the utilization of tax-exempt bonds (and often tax credits) which can be a very effective financing tool for borrowers/developers. They are updated from time to time. Funding also available for housing rehabilitation.
If you have questions about these checklists, please contact Patricia Murphy at (512) 475-3140 or by email at The Tenant Rights and Resources Guide is for tenants living in a TDHCA monitored rental property.Texas Department of Housing & Community Affairs - Building Homes and Strengthening Communities Tenants earning up to 80 percent area median family income (“AMFI”)Eligible nonprofit organizations, Public Housing Authorities, and for-profit entitiesNonprofit organizations approved as Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDOs)Rental assistance for qualifying persons with disabilities transitioning from institutions into the community Rental housing assistance provided directly through TDHCA on a first-come, first-served basis Eligible applicants may apply for funding to administer program activities through a Individuals earning up to 50 percent area median family income (AMFI)Project-based rental assistance for persons with disabilities linked with long term services Multifamily developers who own or manage eligible properties in participating Metropolitan Statistical Areas.People with disabilities, including people living in existing institutions, people with serious mental illness who are eligible for services from their Local Mental Health Authority or Local Behavioral Health Authority, and youth and young adults exiting foster care who are receiving services through one of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission agencies participating in the program.Rental assistance to low income individuals and families, including seniors and persons with disabilities Rental housing assistance provided directly through TDHCA and through local contract agenciesLocal areas where there is no housing authority implementing the Section 8 program Tenants earning up to 50 percent area median family income (“AMFI”)Rental subsidies for up to 60 months, may include security and utility deposit, while the household engages in a self-sufficiency program Units of general local government, Public Housing Authorities, and nonprofit organizationsEligible applicants may apply for funding to administer program activities through a Statewide via Reservation System and Contract AwardRenters earning up to 80 percent area median family income (AMFI) Supports local, community-based efforts to provide child care, health services, transportation, job training and employment services, housing, substance abuse prevention, and other essential services to help transition individuals out of poverty Entities designated by the Governor as eligible entities Eligible applicants may apply for funding to administer program activities through a Individuals at or below 125 percent of US Department of Health and Human Services’ (“HHS”) Federal Poverty Income GuidelinesSupports efforts to improve service outcomes for designated special needs groups, such as homeless persons, persons with disabilities, rural communities, or colonias. Homebuyers may combine TDHCA homebuyer and mortgage credit programs for maximum benefit.Homebuyers earning up to 115% AMFI; up to 140% AMFI in targeted areas of the stateTax credits based on the annual interest paid on a mortgage loan to qualifying veterans and first time homebuyers or households who have not owned a home in the previous three years. Homebuyers may combine TDHCA homebuyer and mortgage credit programs for maximum benefit.Qualifying homebuyers through participating lendersHomebuyers earning up to 115 percent area median family income (AMFI); up to 140 percent (AMFI) in targeted areas of the stateCall 512-475-2120, toll free 800-792-1119 or visit Mortgage loans at fixed interest rates and down payment and/or closing cost assistance to qualifying homebuyers.