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- Texas
- Travis County
- Austin
- 101 E. 15th Street
- Texas Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
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Texas Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
HUD Offices / Contact Info
Office Region:
Austin, TXOffice Name:
Texas Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
Address:
101 E. 15th Street, Austin TX 78778
Phone:
(512) 463-2222
If the resource information above is incorrect, please notify your local HUD field office.
The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program provides financial assistance to low-income and needy families with children who are unable to fulfill even the basic needs. Administered by individual states, TANF offers short-term financial support while helping recipients find employment. Funded through annual grants, TANF replaced previous welfare programs in 1996. States must demonstrate their programs’ effectiveness in supporting families, reducing dependency, and promoting two-parent households to maintain eligibility for TANF grants. Recipients can receive assistance for up to five years, with single parents required to participate in approved work activities for at least 30 hours per week.
To qualify for TANF, applicants must be U.S. citizens, lawful aliens, or eligible aliens, have a low income, and be either unemployed or underemployed. Additionally, they must meet specific eligibility criteria, such as having a child under 18 or being pregnant. TANF benefits depend on family size and income. Apart from financial assistance, TANF also offers support services like childcare, transportation, job training, substance abuse and mental health services, medical assistance, food assistance, housing assistance, and emergency aid. TANF benefits and services are not the same in every state and differ greatly.
HUD Field/Regional Offices
Public Housing Authorities operate federal housing programs such as the housing choice voucher and the public housing programs. As well, they often operate other types of affordable housing and self-sufficiency programs. If you would like more information or are interested in applying for these programs, please contact your local Public Housing Authority (PHA). Learn about your local income limits.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a public housing authority/agency (PHA)?
A PHA is a public agency charged with providing safe, sanitary and decent housing to the most vulnerable populations in their community. This includes low-income families, especially those at risk of homelessness, as well as the elderly and disabled.
Although housing authorities have a strong relationship with local, state, and federal governments, they are actually independent agencies. Charted under state law, a housing authority is an autonomous, not-for-profit public corporation. This organizational structure allows housing authorities to work in conjunction with local governments and agencies to develop long-term housing strategies for communities.
Though independently run, housing authorities are required to follow federal regulations. In addition, housing authorities receive a subsidy from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). In some states, housing authorities receive funds from state or operate separate housing programs not directly subsidized by a government agency.
How to Get Help Paying Rent
A PHA is a public agency charged with providing safe, sanitary and decent housing to the most vulnerable populations in their community. This includes low-income families, especially those at risk of homelessness, as well as the elderly and disabled.
Although housing authorities have a strong relationship with local, state, and federal governments, they are actually independent agencies. Charted under state law, a housing authority is an autonomous, not-for-profit public corporation. This organizational structure allows housing authorities to work in conjunction with local governments and agencies to develop long-term housing strategies for communities.
Though independently run, housing authorities are required to follow federal regulations. In addition, housing authorities receive a subsidy from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). In some states, housing authorities receive funds from state or operate separate housing programs not directly subsidized by a government agency.
Public Housing
A PHA is a public agency charged with providing safe, sanitary and decent housing to the most vulnerable populations in their community. This includes low-income families, especially those at risk of homelessness, as well as the elderly and disabled.
Although housing authorities have a strong relationship with local, state, and federal governments, they are actually independent agencies. Charted under state law, a housing authority is an autonomous, not-for-profit public corporation. This organizational structure allows housing authorities to work in conjunction with local governments and agencies to develop long-term housing strategies for communities.
Though independently run, housing authorities are required to follow federal regulations. In addition, housing authorities receive a subsidy from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). In some states, housing authorities receive funds from state or operate separate housing programs not directly subsidized by a government agency.
Identify and Complain about Housing Discrimination
A PHA is a public agency charged with providing safe, sanitary and decent housing to the most vulnerable populations in their community. This includes low-income families, especially those at risk of homelessness, as well as the elderly and disabled.
Although housing authorities have a strong relationship with local, state, and federal governments, they are actually independent agencies. Charted under state law, a housing authority is an autonomous, not-for-profit public corporation. This organizational structure allows housing authorities to work in conjunction with local governments and agencies to develop long-term housing strategies for communities.
Though independently run, housing authorities are required to follow federal regulations. In addition, housing authorities receive a subsidy from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). In some states, housing authorities receive funds from state or operate separate housing programs not directly subsidized by a government agency.
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