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Homelessness Assistance

Due to the high volume of requests, the City of Irving has received more applications than we can provide assistance to at this time. As a result, the Homeless Assistance Program (Rapid Rehousing) application has been closed.


This program, also known as Rapid Rehousing, provides housing assistance to Irving residents who are currently homeless using federal Housing and Urban Development Department (HUD) funds.


The City of Irving can rehouse qualified homeless residents and provide short-term assistance with rent payments. 

Already submitted an online application?

Visit IrvingTX.gov/HousingApplications to check application status. Submitting another application will delay the process.


  1. Call (972) 721-4800 for application assistance and questions.


Eligibility
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  1. Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
  2. Meet a qualified HUD homeless person definition:
  3. Someone living in a place not meant for habitation (on the street, in a car, in a park, etc.),
  4. Someone living in an emergency shelter, including a hotel/motel paid by a nonprofit or faith-based organization, or
  5. Someone who is fleeing domestic violence. Persons fleeing domestic violence should first contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at (800) 799-7233.
  6. Provide documented verification of homeless verification (must be from a third-party witness)
  7. Must be able to pass apartment application rental/background criteria


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Section 8 Information

The City of Irving does not currently administer Section 8 rental assistance vouchers. However, certain properties within the city do accept the vouchers.


Contact one of the following housing authorities for assistance or more information:

  1. Arlington Housing Authority at (817) 275-3351
  2. Dallas Housing Authority at (214) 951-8300
  3. Grand Prairie Housing Authority at (972) 237-8176
  4. Fort Worth Housing Authority at (817) 335-4091


Or search for a housing authority in other areas of interest: 

  1. Public Housing Agency Search-HUD