Tenant Based Rental Assistance (TBRA)

Please review these 5 absolute requirements before applying. If you do not meet ALL of these, your application will not be accepted.

 ✅ Eligibility Criteria:

1. 1. Location: You must currently reside in Hays County. 
   2. Income: Your total household income must be below 50% AMI (Area Median Income).
   3. Citizenship: At least one member of the household must be a U.S. citizen or have qualifying immigration status (under 42 U.S.C. § 1436a).
   4. Commitment: You must be willing to work with a Case Manager on a long-term Self-Sufficiency Plan. 
   5. Home Visits: You must agree to regularly scheduled home visits from BR3T staff.

 

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⏳ Application Process  (March 30-April 24, 2026) 

Application Window: March 30- April 24, 2026 

• Lottery System: This is not first-come, first-served. All applications submitted by April 24 will be randomized via a lottery.
• Waitlist: A waitlist will be established on April 27, 2026.
• Selection: When your number is reached, a Case Manager will contact you to verify your documents, collect any additional required documentation,  and begin the assistance process.
• One Request Only: Duplicate applications will be removed.

 

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📋 How to Apply (March 30-April 24, 2026) 

A complete application consists of two parts: Both must be finished by April 24.

Part 1: Submit Your Application Form (Choose ONE)

• Option A: Online (Adobe Webform) - Fastest. You must have a valid email. Crucial: You must click the verification link Adobe sends to your email, or your application is not accepted. 
• Option B: On Paper - Download and print the form, or pick one up at our office. Turn in the completed paper form to the BR3T office.
• Note: Every field must be filled. Use N/A if a question does not apply to you.

Part 2: Submit Your Supporting Documents (Choose ONE)

• Option A: Online Form -  Upload digital copies or clear photos of your documents through our secure portal. 
• Option B: In-Person - Bring physical copies to the BR3T office.

 

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📂 Required Documentation 

 To avoid delays, have these ready before you start: 

1. Identification: Government-issued Photo ID for all adults; Birth Certificates and Social Security cards for everyone in the household.
2. Income Documentation
   • (Last 60 Days): Paystubs for every working adult (9 stubs if weekly, 5 if biweekly, 4 if semi-monthly).
   • Benefits: Current award letters for Social Security, Disability (VA/SSI), Unemployment, TANF, Pensions, and Child Support.
   • Other Income: Documentation of self-employment, rental income, or regular cash gifts from family/friends.
   • No Income: Any adult with $0 income must sign a Zero Income Certification Form.
3. Bank Statements:
   • Checking: The most recent 6 months of statements for all accounts (includes CashApp, Venmo, Chime, etc.).
   • Savings: The most recent statement for all accounts.
4. Housing Information
   • Current Lease: A full copy of your current signed rental agreement (if applicable).
   • Utility Bills: A recent copy of a utility bill to verify your current Hays County address.
5. Priority Documentation: If you are applying under a priority status (Homeless, Disabled, VAWA protected, Living with HIV-AIDS, Transitioning from Foster Care, Nursing Homes, or Incarceration), please provide the relevant award letter, certification, transition letter, or letter from a medical provider.

Download a printable list of Required Documents here.

 

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Application will be open March 30 - April 24, 2026.

Part 1: Application: complete online or print out and submit paper form to BR3T office.

Link will be available 3/30/2026 - 4/24/2026.