HOUSTON – The Texas Eviction Diversion program is expected to help 100 families across Harris County with back rent and to get ahead. But in court, she learned about the Texas Eviction Diversion program expected to help both families and landlords who are feeling the hard times. Harris County is one of nine counties testing out the program across the state of Texas getting Federal CARES Act money for the program. “What’s unique about this is that it stops the eviction process and requires landlords and tenants to work together. Families have to be in the eviction process to qualify.

Turner thanked the Houston Endowment for giving $2 million, Greater Houston COVID-19 Recovery Fund for $1 million contribution and $1 million from the Kinder Foundation. Turner said the rental assistance will not be allocated on a first-come, first-serve basis, but to provide a lifeline to those facing immediate eviction with the greatest need. “The rental assistance will not be allocated on a first come first served basis, but rather we intend to provide a lifeline to those facing immediate eviction with the greatest need. Turner said the Houston Apartment Association is working with the city to agree to a grace period. “We believe rental assistance is the best way to remedy the stress being put on housing providers and residents,” said Clay Hicks, Houston Apartment Association president.