Dallas is rolling out new rules for home repair grants, making it easier for homeowners to figure out if they qualify for financial help. If your house needs work, it’s time to check the updated guidelines to see if you can snag some city support.
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Declining — being discussed less frequently. 0 mentions in the last 30 days, 1 the 60 before.
The program utilizes federal funding to subsidize rent for approximately 4,500 households.
Low-income residents and individuals experiencing chronic homelessness.
No groups negatively affected
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The county is maintaining its housing voucher program, which helps low-income residents afford rent. The program is stable with no major changes this year.
Eula Wilson poses for a portrait with documents she received from the City of Dallas Housing and Community Development Department on Nov. 6, 2025, at the Martin Luther King Jr. Branch Library. Photo by Camilo Diaz Jr. Here's the gist: For the last si...
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