The purpose of the Single Family HOME Program is to expand the supply of decent, safe, affordable housing to eligible low-income households. CCSCT  is qualified to also provide assistance with set aside funding for Disaster Relief and Persons with Disabilities.

TENANT-BASED RENTAL ASSISTANCE
TBRA provides the following services to eligible individuals in local communities:

• Security and Utility Deposits; and
• Rental Subsidies for up to 24 months while the household engages in a self-sufficiency program. If available, additional funds may be set-aside to provide assistance beyond 24 months for individuals certain program requirements.

PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
Additional HOME Program funds are set-aside for Persons with Disabilities and can be used for the TBRA activities.

DISASTER RELIEF
Additional HOME Program funds are set-aside to assist with homes affected by a disaster. Assisted homeowners must have earnings at or below 80% of the Area Median Family Income (AMFI), as defined by HUD, must occupy the property as their principal residence and must have been directly affected by a disaster.

The counties serviced by the Single Family HOME Program include: Atascosa, Bandera, Comal, Dimmit, Edwards, Frio, Gillespie, Guadalupe, Karnes, Kendall, Kerr, Kinney, LaSalle, Live Oak, McMullen, Medina, Real, Uvalde, Val Verde, Wilson, and Zavala.

Click here to apply.

The Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) combines education and financial assistance to help low-income consumers reduce their utility bills. Services include utility payment assistance for electric, natural gas and propane.

CCSCT assigns priority to households with the least amount of income and the greatest energy costs. Priority is also given to vulnerable individuals 60 years and over, persons with disabilities and families with children five years of age or under.

Crisis Assistance Component: Provides Assistance with utility bills when households have lost service or are in danger of losing service and meet one of three conditions which include:

• Extreme Weather Conditions. Extreme Weather Conditions are only applicable during the summer months of June, July, August and September and winter months of November, December, January and February.
• President or Governor declared disaster or
  Life threatening crisis.
• Service and repair of heating and cooling appliance components up to $5,000 for non-vulnerable households can only be made during the crisis situations listed above.

Payments are made directly to the utility company and do not include any fees for water, sewer, garbage, security lights, disconnection fees, late fees, collection recovery fees, surge protectors, membership fees, deposits, agency assistance fees, returned check fees, etc.

The counties serviced by the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) include: Atascosa, Bandera, Comal, Dimmit, Edwards, Frio, Gillespie, Guadalupe, Karnes, Kendall, Kerr, Kinney, LaSalle, Live Oak, Maverick, McMullen, Medina, Real, Uvalde, Val Verde, Wilson, and Zavala.

Click here to apply.

The, “Veterans’ Financial Assistance Program” will provide assistance to eligible Veterans, Veterans Dependents and Surviving Spouses.

Through the program, CCSCT will assist beneficiaries with short-term and temporary financial Emergency Services to include: one-time utility payments (may include electric, gas, propane, water, sewer, trash, late fees), one-time rental/mortgage payment (may include rent, mortgage, late fees, application fees, security deposits), and transportation services including bus passes, city and county transit passes, council of government transit service passes, taxis, and ride shares (Uber).

CCSCT will not require beneficiaries to meet a poverty or other income level as a requirement for eligibility. Financial need will be determined by the veteran being behind on rent or mortgage (s) and/or utilities.

Service Area: Atascosa, Bandera, Comal, Dimmit, Edwards, Frio, Gillespie, Guadalupe, Karnes, Kendall, Kerr, Kinney, La Salle, Live Oak, McMullen, Medina, Real, Uvalde, Val Verde, Wilson, and Zavala.

How to Apply:

• Download the application
• Drop off, e-mail, or fax your application to your corresponding county

Head Start is for children 3 and 4 years old.

The Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program gives the services, support, and inspiration expectant mothers need to eat right, have a healthy pregnancy, breastfeed successfully and raise amazing kids. WIC provides one-on-one nutrition education during critical human growth cycles, USDA regulated and approved food benefits, breastfeeding promotion, referrals to other community services and support programs.

The following is a list of approved WIC foods:

• Whole Grains
• Milk
• Cheese
• Eggs
• Dried beans or canned beans
• Peanut butter
• 100% fruit juice
• Canned tuna and Salmon are for breastfeeding women who are not giving their babies formula.
• Infants who are not breastfed receive Iron-fortified infant formula, baby cereal and baby fruits and vegetables. (Baby meats are only given to exclusively breastfed infants.)
• Cereal
• Frozen fruits and vegetables or fresh fruit and vegetables
• Yogurt

The counties serviced by the WIC Program are: Bee, Karnes and Wilson.

Click here to apply for services.

The purpose of the Single Family HOME Program is to expand the supply of decent, safe, affordable housing to eligible low-income households. CCSCT  is qualified to also provide assistance with set aside funding for Disaster Relief and Persons with Disabilities.

TENANT-BASED RENTAL ASSISTANCE
TBRA provides the following services to eligible individuals in local communities:

• Security and Utility Deposits; and
• Rental Subsidies for up to 24 months while the household engages in a self-sufficiency program. If available, additional funds may be set-aside to provide assistance beyond 24 months for individuals certain program requirements.

PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
Additional HOME Program funds are set-aside for Persons with Disabilities and can be used for the TBRA activities.

DISASTER RELIEF
Additional HOME Program funds are set-aside to assist with homes affected by a disaster. Assisted homeowners must have earnings at or below 80% of the Area Median Family Income (AMFI), as defined by HUD, must occupy the property as their principal residence and must have been directly affected by a disaster.

The counties serviced by the Single Family HOME Program include: Atascosa, Bandera, Comal, Dimmit, Edwards, Frio, Gillespie, Guadalupe, Karnes, Kendall, Kerr, Kinney, LaSalle, Live Oak, McMullen, Medina, Real, Uvalde, Val Verde, Wilson, and Zavala.

Click here to apply.

The Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) combines education and financial assistance to help low-income consumers reduce their utility bills. Services include utility payment assistance for electric, natural gas and propane.

CCSCT assigns priority to households with the least amount of income and the greatest energy costs. Priority is also given to vulnerable individuals 60 years and over, persons with disabilities and families with children five years of age or under.

Crisis Assistance Component: Provides Assistance with utility bills when households have lost service or are in danger of losing service and meet one of three conditions which include:

• Extreme Weather Conditions. Extreme Weather Conditions are only applicable during the summer months of June, July, August and September and winter months of November, December, January and February.
• President or Governor declared disaster or
  Life threatening crisis.
• Service and repair of heating and cooling appliance components up to $5,000 for non-vulnerable households can only be made during the crisis situations listed above.

Payments are made directly to the utility company and do not include any fees for water, sewer, garbage, security lights, disconnection fees, late fees, collection recovery fees, surge protectors, membership fees, deposits, agency assistance fees, returned check fees, etc.

The counties serviced by the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) include: Atascosa, Bandera, Comal, Dimmit, Edwards, Frio, Gillespie, Guadalupe, Karnes, Kendall, Kerr, Kinney, LaSalle, Live Oak, Maverick, McMullen, Medina, Real, Uvalde, Val Verde, Wilson, and Zavala.

Click here to apply.

The, “Veterans’ Financial Assistance Program” will provide assistance to eligible Veterans, Veterans Dependents and Surviving Spouses.

Through the program, CCSCT will assist beneficiaries with short-term and temporary financial Emergency Services to include: one-time utility payments (may include electric, gas, propane, water, sewer, trash, late fees), one-time rental/mortgage payment (may include rent, mortgage, late fees, application fees, security deposits), and transportation services including bus passes, city and county transit passes, council of government transit service passes, taxis, and ride shares (Uber).

CCSCT will not require beneficiaries to meet a poverty or other income level as a requirement for eligibility. Financial need will be determined by the veteran being behind on rent or mortgage (s) and/or utilities.

Service Area: Atascosa, Bandera, Comal, Dimmit, Edwards, Frio, Gillespie, Guadalupe, Karnes, Kendall, Kerr, Kinney, La Salle, Live Oak, McMullen, Medina, Real, Uvalde, Val Verde, Wilson, and Zavala.

How to Apply:

• Download the application
• Drop off, e-mail, or fax your application to your corresponding county

The purpose of the Single Family HOME Program is to expand the supply of decent, safe, affordable housing to eligible low-income households. CCSCT  is qualified to also provide assistance with set aside funding for Disaster Relief and Persons with Disabilities.

TENANT-BASED RENTAL ASSISTANCE
TBRA provides the following services to eligible individuals in local communities:

• Security and Utility Deposits; and
• Rental Subsidies for up to 24 months while the household engages in a self-sufficiency program. If available, additional funds may be set-aside to provide assistance beyond 24 months for individuals certain program requirements.

PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
Additional HOME Program funds are set-aside for Persons with Disabilities and can be used for the TBRA activities.

DISASTER RELIEF
Additional HOME Program funds are set-aside to assist with homes affected by a disaster. Assisted homeowners must have earnings at or below 80% of the Area Median Family Income (AMFI), as defined by HUD, must occupy the property as their principal residence and must have been directly affected by a disaster.

The counties serviced by the Single Family HOME Program include: Atascosa, Bandera, Comal, Dimmit, Edwards, Frio, Gillespie, Guadalupe, Karnes, Kendall, Kerr, Kinney, LaSalle, Live Oak, McMullen, Medina, Real, Uvalde, Val Verde, Wilson, and Zavala.

Click here to apply.

The Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) combines education and financial assistance to help low-income consumers reduce their utility bills. Services include utility payment assistance for electric, natural gas and propane.

CCSCT assigns priority to households with the least amount of income and the greatest energy costs. Priority is also given to vulnerable individuals 60 years and over, persons with disabilities and families with children five years of age or under.

Crisis Assistance Component: Provides Assistance with utility bills when households have lost service or are in danger of losing service and meet one of three conditions which include:

• Extreme Weather Conditions. Extreme Weather Conditions are only applicable during the summer months of June, July, August and September and winter months of November, December, January and February.
• President or Governor declared disaster or
  Life threatening crisis.
• Service and repair of heating and cooling appliance components up to $5,000 for non-vulnerable households can only be made during the crisis situations listed above.

Payments are made directly to the utility company and do not include any fees for water, sewer, garbage, security lights, disconnection fees, late fees, collection recovery fees, surge protectors, membership fees, deposits, agency assistance fees, returned check fees, etc.

The counties serviced by the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) include: Atascosa, Bandera, Comal, Dimmit, Edwards, Frio, Gillespie, Guadalupe, Karnes, Kendall, Kerr, Kinney, LaSalle, Live Oak, Maverick, McMullen, Medina, Real, Uvalde, Val Verde, Wilson, and Zavala.

Click here to apply.

The, “Veterans’ Financial Assistance Program” will provide assistance to eligible Veterans, Veterans Dependents and Surviving Spouses.

Through the program, CCSCT will assist beneficiaries with short-term and temporary financial Emergency Services to include: one-time utility payments (may include electric, gas, propane, water, sewer, trash, late fees), one-time rental/mortgage payment (may include rent, mortgage, late fees, application fees, security deposits), and transportation services including bus passes, city and county transit passes, council of government transit service passes, taxis, and ride shares (Uber).

CCSCT will not require beneficiaries to meet a poverty or other income level as a requirement for eligibility. Financial need will be determined by the veteran being behind on rent or mortgage (s) and/or utilities.

Service Area: Atascosa, Bandera, Comal, Dimmit, Edwards, Frio, Gillespie, Guadalupe, Karnes, Kendall, Kerr, Kinney, La Salle, Live Oak, McMullen, Medina, Real, Uvalde, Val Verde, Wilson, and Zavala.

How to Apply:

• Download the application
• Drop off, e-mail, or fax your application to your corresponding county

The purpose of the Single Family HOME Program is to expand the supply of decent, safe, affordable housing to eligible low-income households. CCSCT  is qualified to also provide assistance with set aside funding for Disaster Relief and Persons with Disabilities.

TENANT-BASED RENTAL ASSISTANCE
TBRA provides the following services to eligible individuals in local communities:

• Security and Utility Deposits; and
• Rental Subsidies for up to 24 months while the household engages in a self-sufficiency program. If available, additional funds may be set-aside to provide assistance beyond 24 months for individuals certain program requirements.

PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
Additional HOME Program funds are set-aside for Persons with Disabilities and can be used for the TBRA activities.

DISASTER RELIEF
Additional HOME Program funds are set-aside to assist with homes affected by a disaster. Assisted homeowners must have earnings at or below 80% of the Area Median Family Income (AMFI), as defined by HUD, must occupy the property as their principal residence and must have been directly affected by a disaster.

The counties serviced by the Single Family HOME Program include: Atascosa, Bandera, Comal, Dimmit, Edwards, Frio, Gillespie, Guadalupe, Karnes, Kendall, Kerr, Kinney, LaSalle, Live Oak, McMullen, Medina, Real, Uvalde, Val Verde, Wilson, and Zavala.

Click here to apply.

The Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) combines education and financial assistance to help low-income consumers reduce their utility bills. Services include utility payment assistance for electric, natural gas and propane.

CCSCT assigns priority to households with the least amount of income and the greatest energy costs. Priority is also given to vulnerable individuals 60 years and over, persons with disabilities and families with children five years of age or under.

Crisis Assistance Component: Provides Assistance with utility bills when households have lost service or are in danger of losing service and meet one of three conditions which include:

• Extreme Weather Conditions. Extreme Weather Conditions are only applicable during the summer months of June, July, August and September and winter months of November, December, January and February.
• President or Governor declared disaster or
  Life threatening crisis.
• Service and repair of heating and cooling appliance components up to $5,000 for non-vulnerable households can only be made during the crisis situations listed above.

Payments are made directly to the utility company and do not include any fees for water, sewer, garbage, security lights, disconnection fees, late fees, collection recovery fees, surge protectors, membership fees, deposits, agency assistance fees, returned check fees, etc.

The counties serviced by the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) include: Atascosa, Bandera, Comal, Dimmit, Edwards, Frio, Gillespie, Guadalupe, Karnes, Kendall, Kerr, Kinney, LaSalle, Live Oak, Maverick, McMullen, Medina, Real, Uvalde, Val Verde, Wilson, and Zavala.

Click here to apply.

The, “Veterans’ Financial Assistance Program” will provide assistance to eligible Veterans, Veterans Dependents and Surviving Spouses.

Through the program, CCSCT will assist beneficiaries with short-term and temporary financial Emergency Services to include: one-time utility payments (may include electric, gas, propane, water, sewer, trash, late fees), one-time rental/mortgage payment (may include rent, mortgage, late fees, application fees, security deposits), and transportation services including bus passes, city and county transit passes, council of government transit service passes, taxis, and ride shares (Uber).

CCSCT will not require beneficiaries to meet a poverty or other income level as a requirement for eligibility. Financial need will be determined by the veteran being behind on rent or mortgage (s) and/or utilities.

Service Area: Atascosa, Bandera, Comal, Dimmit, Edwards, Frio, Gillespie, Guadalupe, Karnes, Kendall, Kerr, Kinney, La Salle, Live Oak, McMullen, Medina, Real, Uvalde, Val Verde, Wilson, and Zavala.

How to Apply:

• Download the application
• Drop off, e-mail, or fax your application to your corresponding county

Head Start is a Federal program that promotes the school readiness of children from birth to age five from low-income families by enhancing their cognitive, social, and emotional development.

Head Start programs provide a learning environment that supports children’s growth in many areas such as language, literacy, and social and emotional development.

Head Start emphasizes the role of parents as their child’s first and most important teacher. These programs help build relationships with families that support family well-being and many other important areas.

Age: 3-4 years.

Click here to apply.

Early Head Start programs provide family-centered services for low-income families with very young children. These programs are designed to promote the development of the children and to enable their parents to fulfill their roles as parents and to move toward self-sufficiency.

The purpose of the Single Family HOME Program is to expand the supply of decent, safe, affordable housing to eligible low-income households. CCSCT  is qualified to also provide assistance with set aside funding for Disaster Relief and Persons with Disabilities.

TENANT-BASED RENTAL ASSISTANCE
TBRA provides the following services to eligible individuals in local communities:

• Security and Utility Deposits; and
• Rental Subsidies for up to 24 months while the household engages in a self-sufficiency program. If available, additional funds may be set-aside to provide assistance beyond 24 months for individuals certain program requirements.

PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
Additional HOME Program funds are set-aside for Persons with Disabilities and can be used for the TBRA activities.

DISASTER RELIEF
Additional HOME Program funds are set-aside to assist with homes affected by a disaster. Assisted homeowners must have earnings at or below 80% of the Area Median Family Income (AMFI), as defined by HUD, must occupy the property as their principal residence and must have been directly affected by a disaster.

The counties serviced by the Single Family HOME Program include: Atascosa, Bandera, Comal, Dimmit, Edwards, Frio, Gillespie, Guadalupe, Karnes, Kendall, Kerr, Kinney, LaSalle, Live Oak, McMullen, Medina, Real, Uvalde, Val Verde, Wilson, and Zavala.

Click here to apply.

The Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) combines education and financial assistance to help low-income consumers reduce their utility bills. Services include utility payment assistance for electric, natural gas and propane.

CCSCT assigns priority to households with the least amount of income and the greatest energy costs. Priority is also given to vulnerable individuals 60 years and over, persons with disabilities and families with children five years of age or under.

Crisis Assistance Component: Provides Assistance with utility bills when households have lost service or are in danger of losing service and meet one of three conditions which include:

• Extreme Weather Conditions. Extreme Weather Conditions are only applicable during the summer months of June, July, August and September and winter months of November, December, January and February.
• President or Governor declared disaster or
  Life threatening crisis.
• Service and repair of heating and cooling appliance components up to $5,000 for non-vulnerable households can only be made during the crisis situations listed above.

Payments are made directly to the utility company and do not include any fees for water, sewer, garbage, security lights, disconnection fees, late fees, collection recovery fees, surge protectors, membership fees, deposits, agency assistance fees, returned check fees, etc.

The counties serviced by the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) include: Atascosa, Bandera, Comal, Dimmit, Edwards, Frio, Gillespie, Guadalupe, Karnes, Kendall, Kerr, Kinney, LaSalle, Live Oak, Maverick, McMullen, Medina, Real, Uvalde, Val Verde, Wilson, and Zavala.

Click here to apply.

The, “Veterans’ Financial Assistance Program” will provide assistance to eligible Veterans, Veterans Dependents and Surviving Spouses.

Through the program, CCSCT will assist beneficiaries with short-term and temporary financial Emergency Services to include: one-time utility payments (may include electric, gas, propane, water, sewer, trash, late fees), one-time rental/mortgage payment (may include rent, mortgage, late fees, application fees, security deposits), and transportation services including bus passes, city and county transit passes, council of government transit service passes, taxis, and ride shares (Uber).

CCSCT will not require beneficiaries to meet a poverty or other income level as a requirement for eligibility. Financial need will be determined by the veteran being behind on rent or mortgage (s) and/or utilities.

Service Area: Atascosa, Bandera, Comal, Dimmit, Edwards, Frio, Gillespie, Guadalupe, Karnes, Kendall, Kerr, Kinney, La Salle, Live Oak, McMullen, Medina, Real, Uvalde, Val Verde, Wilson, and Zavala.

How to Apply:

• Download the application
• Drop off, e-mail, or fax your application to your corresponding county

The purpose of the Single Family HOME Program is to expand the supply of decent, safe, affordable housing to eligible low-income households. CCSCT  is qualified to also provide assistance with set aside funding for Disaster Relief and Persons with Disabilities.

TENANT-BASED RENTAL ASSISTANCE
TBRA provides the following services to eligible individuals in local communities:

• Security and Utility Deposits; and
• Rental Subsidies for up to 24 months while the household engages in a self-sufficiency program. If available, additional funds may be set-aside to provide assistance beyond 24 months for individuals certain program requirements.

PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
Additional HOME Program funds are set-aside for Persons with Disabilities and can be used for the TBRA activities.

DISASTER RELIEF
Additional HOME Program funds are set-aside to assist with homes affected by a disaster. Assisted homeowners must have earnings at or below 80% of the Area Median Family Income (AMFI), as defined by HUD, must occupy the property as their principal residence and must have been directly affected by a disaster.

The counties serviced by the Single Family HOME Program include: Atascosa, Bandera, Comal, Dimmit, Edwards, Frio, Gillespie, Guadalupe, Karnes, Kendall, Kerr, Kinney, LaSalle, Live Oak, McMullen, Medina, Real, Uvalde, Val Verde, Wilson, and Zavala.

Click here to apply.

The Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) combines education and financial assistance to help low-income consumers reduce their utility bills. Services include utility payment assistance for electric, natural gas and propane.

CCSCT assigns priority to households with the least amount of income and the greatest energy costs. Priority is also given to vulnerable individuals 60 years and over, persons with disabilities and families with children five years of age or under.

Crisis Assistance Component: Provides Assistance with utility bills when households have lost service or are in danger of losing service and meet one of three conditions which include:

• Extreme Weather Conditions. Extreme Weather Conditions are only applicable during the summer months of June, July, August and September and winter months of November, December, January and February.
• President or Governor declared disaster or
  Life threatening crisis.
• Service and repair of heating and cooling appliance components up to $5,000 for non-vulnerable households can only be made during the crisis situations listed above.

Payments are made directly to the utility company and do not include any fees for water, sewer, garbage, security lights, disconnection fees, late fees, collection recovery fees, surge protectors, membership fees, deposits, agency assistance fees, returned check fees, etc.

The counties serviced by the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) include: Atascosa, Bandera, Comal, Dimmit, Edwards, Frio, Gillespie, Guadalupe, Karnes, Kendall, Kerr, Kinney, LaSalle, Live Oak, Maverick, McMullen, Medina, Real, Uvalde, Val Verde, Wilson, and Zavala.

Click here to apply.

The, “Veterans’ Financial Assistance Program” will provide assistance to eligible Veterans, Veterans Dependents and Surviving Spouses.

Through the program, CCSCT will assist beneficiaries with short-term and temporary financial Emergency Services to include: one-time utility payments (may include electric, gas, propane, water, sewer, trash, late fees), one-time rental/mortgage payment (may include rent, mortgage, late fees, application fees, security deposits), and transportation services including bus passes, city and county transit passes, council of government transit service passes, taxis, and ride shares (Uber).

CCSCT will not require beneficiaries to meet a poverty or other income level as a requirement for eligibility. Financial need will be determined by the veteran being behind on rent or mortgage (s) and/or utilities.

Service Area: Atascosa, Bandera, Comal, Dimmit, Edwards, Frio, Gillespie, Guadalupe, Karnes, Kendall, Kerr, Kinney, La Salle, Live Oak, McMullen, Medina, Real, Uvalde, Val Verde, Wilson, and Zavala.

How to Apply:

• Download the application
• Drop off, e-mail, or fax your application to your corresponding county

The purpose of the Single Family HOME Program is to expand the supply of decent, safe, affordable housing to eligible low-income households. CCSCT  is qualified to also provide assistance with set aside funding for Disaster Relief and Persons with Disabilities.

TENANT-BASED RENTAL ASSISTANCE
TBRA provides the following services to eligible individuals in local communities:

• Security and Utility Deposits; and
• Rental Subsidies for up to 24 months while the household engages in a self-sufficiency program. If available, additional funds may be set-aside to provide assistance beyond 24 months for individuals certain program requirements.

PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
Additional HOME Program funds are set-aside for Persons with Disabilities and can be used for the TBRA activities.

DISASTER RELIEF
Additional HOME Program funds are set-aside to assist with homes affected by a disaster. Assisted homeowners must have earnings at or below 80% of the Area Median Family Income (AMFI), as defined by HUD, must occupy the property as their principal residence and must have been directly affected by a disaster.

The counties serviced by the Single Family HOME Program include: Atascosa, Bandera, Comal, Dimmit, Edwards, Frio, Gillespie, Guadalupe, Karnes, Kendall, Kerr, Kinney, LaSalle, Live Oak, McMullen, Medina, Real, Uvalde, Val Verde, Wilson, and Zavala.

Click here to apply.

The Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) combines education and financial assistance to help low-income consumers reduce their utility bills. Services include utility payment assistance for electric, natural gas and propane.

CCSCT assigns priority to households with the least amount of income and the greatest energy costs. Priority is also given to vulnerable individuals 60 years and over, persons with disabilities and families with children five years of age or under.

Crisis Assistance Component: Provides Assistance with utility bills when households have lost service or are in danger of losing service and meet one of three conditions which include:

• Extreme Weather Conditions. Extreme Weather Conditions are only applicable during the summer months of June, July, August and September and winter months of November, December, January and February.
• President or Governor declared disaster or
  Life threatening crisis.
• Service and repair of heating and cooling appliance components up to $5,000 for non-vulnerable households can only be made during the crisis situations listed above.

Payments are made directly to the utility company and do not include any fees for water, sewer, garbage, security lights, disconnection fees, late fees, collection recovery fees, surge protectors, membership fees, deposits, agency assistance fees, returned check fees, etc.

The counties serviced by the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) include: Atascosa, Bandera, Comal, Dimmit, Edwards, Frio, Gillespie, Guadalupe, Karnes, Kendall, Kerr, Kinney, LaSalle, Live Oak, Maverick, McMullen, Medina, Real, Uvalde, Val Verde, Wilson, and Zavala.

Click here to apply.

The, “Veterans’ Financial Assistance Program” will provide assistance to eligible Veterans, Veterans Dependents and Surviving Spouses.

Through the program, CCSCT will assist beneficiaries with short-term and temporary financial Emergency Services to include: one-time utility payments (may include electric, gas, propane, water, sewer, trash, late fees), one-time rental/mortgage payment (may include rent, mortgage, late fees, application fees, security deposits), and transportation services including bus passes, city and county transit passes, council of government transit service passes, taxis, and ride shares (Uber).

CCSCT will not require beneficiaries to meet a poverty or other income level as a requirement for eligibility. Financial need will be determined by the veteran being behind on rent or mortgage (s) and/or utilities.

Service Area: Atascosa, Bandera, Comal, Dimmit, Edwards, Frio, Gillespie, Guadalupe, Karnes, Kendall, Kerr, Kinney, La Salle, Live Oak, McMullen, Medina, Real, Uvalde, Val Verde, Wilson, and Zavala.

How to Apply:

• Download the application
• Drop off, e-mail, or fax your application to your corresponding county

The purpose of the Single Family HOME Program is to expand the supply of decent, safe, affordable housing to eligible low-income households. CCSCT  is qualified to also provide assistance with set aside funding for Disaster Relief and Persons with Disabilities.

TENANT-BASED RENTAL ASSISTANCE
TBRA provides the following services to eligible individuals in local communities:

• Security and Utility Deposits; and
• Rental Subsidies for up to 24 months while the household engages in a self-sufficiency program. If available, additional funds may be set-aside to provide assistance beyond 24 months for individuals certain program requirements.

PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
Additional HOME Program funds are set-aside for Persons with Disabilities and can be used for the TBRA activities.

DISASTER RELIEF
Additional HOME Program funds are set-aside to assist with homes affected by a disaster. Assisted homeowners must have earnings at or below 80% of the Area Median Family Income (AMFI), as defined by HUD, must occupy the property as their principal residence and must have been directly affected by a disaster.

The counties serviced by the Single Family HOME Program include: Atascosa, Bandera, Comal, Dimmit, Edwards, Frio, Gillespie, Guadalupe, Karnes, Kendall, Kerr, Kinney, LaSalle, Live Oak, McMullen, Medina, Real, Uvalde, Val Verde, Wilson, and Zavala.

Click here to apply.

The Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) combines education and financial assistance to help low-income consumers reduce their utility bills. Services include utility payment assistance for electric, natural gas and propane.

CCSCT assigns priority to households with the least amount of income and the greatest energy costs. Priority is also given to vulnerable individuals 60 years and over, persons with disabilities and families with children five years of age or under.

Crisis Assistance Component: Provides Assistance with utility bills when households have lost service or are in danger of losing service and meet one of three conditions which include:

• Extreme Weather Conditions. Extreme Weather Conditions are only applicable during the summer months of June, July, August and September and winter months of November, December, January and February.
• President or Governor declared disaster or
  Life threatening crisis.
• Service and repair of heating and cooling appliance components up to $5,000 for non-vulnerable households can only be made during the crisis situations listed above.

Payments are made directly to the utility company and do not include any fees for water, sewer, garbage, security lights, disconnection fees, late fees, collection recovery fees, surge protectors, membership fees, deposits, agency assistance fees, returned check fees, etc.

The counties serviced by the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) include: Atascosa, Bandera, Comal, Dimmit, Edwards, Frio, Gillespie, Guadalupe, Karnes, Kendall, Kerr, Kinney, LaSalle, Live Oak, Maverick, McMullen, Medina, Real, Uvalde, Val Verde, Wilson, and Zavala.

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The, “Veterans’ Financial Assistance Program” will provide assistance to eligible Veterans, Veterans Dependents and Surviving Spouses.

Through the program, CCSCT will assist beneficiaries with short-term and temporary financial Emergency Services to include: one-time utility payments (may include electric, gas, propane, water, sewer, trash, late fees), one-time rental/mortgage payment (may include rent, mortgage, late fees, application fees, security deposits), and transportation services including bus passes, city and county transit passes, council of government transit service passes, taxis, and ride shares (Uber).

CCSCT will not require beneficiaries to meet a poverty or other income level as a requirement for eligibility. Financial need will be determined by the veteran being behind on rent or mortgage (s) and/or utilities.

Service Area: Atascosa, Bandera, Comal, Dimmit, Edwards, Frio, Gillespie, Guadalupe, Karnes, Kendall, Kerr, Kinney, La Salle, Live Oak, McMullen, Medina, Real, Uvalde, Val Verde, Wilson, and Zavala.

How to Apply:

• Download the application
• Drop off, e-mail, or fax your application to your corresponding county

The purpose of the Single Family HOME Program is to expand the supply of decent, safe, affordable housing to eligible low-income households. CCSCT  is qualified to also provide assistance with set aside funding for Disaster Relief and Persons with Disabilities.

TENANT-BASED RENTAL ASSISTANCE
TBRA provides the following services to eligible individuals in local communities:

• Security and Utility Deposits; and
• Rental Subsidies for up to 24 months while the household engages in a self-sufficiency program. If available, additional funds may be set-aside to provide assistance beyond 24 months for individuals certain program requirements.

PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
Additional HOME Program funds are set-aside for Persons with Disabilities and can be used for the TBRA activities.

DISASTER RELIEF
Additional HOME Program funds are set-aside to assist with homes affected by a disaster. Assisted homeowners must have earnings at or below 80% of the Area Median Family Income (AMFI), as defined by HUD, must occupy the property as their principal residence and must have been directly affected by a disaster.

The counties serviced by the Single Family HOME Program include: Atascosa, Bandera, Comal, Dimmit, Edwards, Frio, Gillespie, Guadalupe, Karnes, Kendall, Kerr, Kinney, LaSalle, Live Oak, McMullen, Medina, Real, Uvalde, Val Verde, Wilson, and Zavala.

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