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Get help here. If you are homeless or facing homelessness in Denton County, Giving Hope is here to help in any way that we can!

Valued Neighbor,

In order for us to appropriately respond to your needs, please email the following documents to covid19assistance@hopeincdenton.com, after submitting the application below.

Driver’s License or State Issued ID for all persons age 18 or over;
Social Security Card for all occupants (example: children, spouse, or other dependents living with you);
Copy of entire, signed Lease Agreement and landlord’s contact information;
Rent Ledger from Landlord showing rent owed
Notice of unpaid rent/Notice to Vacate; (if applicable)
Proof of Income:
- Most recent paystubs for all persons’ age 18 or over that are employed
- Unemployment Award
- Social Security Benefits Award Letter (Social Security/ SSDI);
- Offer Letter
Most recent bank statements
Documents supporting your need for assistance (example: unexpected medical bills payment receipts/car repairs payment receipts);
If requesting Utility Assistance:
- Most recent Utility Bill
- Billing and Payment History from Utility Company

*NOTE: Completing an application does not guarantee services. Your eligibility is determined within 3 to 5 business days after completing the intake assessment with a case manager.

**ADDITIONALLY: Current funding sources only provides short term (1 month) assistance. That assistance must be able to guarantee you will stay at your residence for 30 days. If you owe more than 1 month, you will have to pay any additional cost before services are rendered.

Please ensure after completing application that above documents are sent to covid19assistance@hopeincdenton.com. We are working through these applications as quickly as possible and will get back to you soon.

Rental/Utility Assistance Request Form

Head of Household Information

First Name *

Middle Initial *

Last Name *

Household Size (Including Self) *

Date of Birth *

Social Security Number *

Gender *

Veteran *

Yes

Hispanic or Latino? *

Yes

Race *

Are you residing in Denton County? *

Yes

Hello Neighbor, please note that because you reside outside of the Denton County area we would not be able to assist you. Please reach out to your local United Way, 211 and/or local churches for further assistance. *

Address *

City *

State/Province *

Zip/Postal *

Country *

Phone *

Do you rent or own? *

Hello Neighbor, Thank you for reaching out. Unfortunately, we do not have the resources to assist homeowners with their mortgages and utilities. Please reach out to Texas Rent Relief, 211, and/or your local churches for further assistance. *

If you receive this ONE-TIME assistance, will it stabilize your living situation? *

Yes

If you answered no to the question above, what other solutions do you have after this temporary assistance? *

Email *

Children in the Household

Are there minors under 18 that live in the home? *

Yes

Hello Neighbor, because you have minor children, we are asking you to apply with our partner - Grace Like Rain. Please go to the link below to fill out their Rental Request Form. https://gracelikerainministries.org/rental-or-and-utility-assistance-request/ Follow link provided to apply at Grace Like Rain.

Other Adult(s) in Household

First Name *

Middle Initial *

Last Name *

Date of Birth *

Social Security Number *

Veteran *

Yes

Hispanic or Latino *

Yes

Race *

Relationship to Head of Household *

Spouse (Significant Other) / Mother / Father / Roommate / Son / Daughter

Please provide information on any additional adults in the household: *

For each additional adult in the household please include: First Name, Middle Initial, Last Name, Date of Birth, Social Security Number, Ethnicity, Relationship to Head of Household

Assistance Needed

Reason for Requested Assistance *Must be able to verify reason given* *

Loss of Job or Income

Reduction of Hours

Caring for self or immediate family member diagnose with COVID-19

Long term closure of school and or daycare

Other

Please explain what the Loss of Job or Income or Reduction of Hours is due to: *

i.e. Business closed due to stay in place order, resulting in loss of income. Please provide as much information as possible.

Do you have any eviction notice / notice to vacate / notice to quit? *

Yes

If yes, please provide date that the notice was issued: *

How much rental assistance are you requesting? *

Please provide a monetary amount. You will need entire lease statement.

How much utility assistance are you requesting? *

Please provide a monetary amount. You will need to get a letter from your utility company (on their letterhead) explaining that they can't make payment arrangements.

Landlord Name *

Landlord Phone *

Landlord Email *

Landlord Mailing Address

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