Eligible Expenses

The Harris County Recovery Assistance program is intended to help Harris County individuals and families recover from adverse economic impact due to COVID-19. Funds could be used to help with costs like these, although they are not limited to this list:

• Healthcare expenses (telehealth, pharmaceuticals, etc.)
• Rental or mortgage payments
• Utility payments
• Food and grocery expenses
• Digital access expenses (internet connectivity)
• Transportation needs (fuel, public transportation costs, etc.)
• Childcare expenses
• Other past-due expenses as a result of adverse COVID-19 impact

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for the financial assistance provided through this program, applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements:

• Must prove residency within Harris County
• As required by federal guidelines, at least one adult member of the household must be a U.S. citizen, legal permanent resident, refugee, or other qualified noncitizen
• Self-certification of adverse economic impact due to the COVID-19 pandemic
• Provide documentation verifying participation in a qualifying public assistance program such as:
  • Medicaid
  • Harris Health Gold Card
  • Public Housing Assistance (Houston or Harris County Housing Authority)
  • Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) (Found on light bill)
  • Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/Food Stamps)
  • Women, Infants, and Children Program (WIC)
  • Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
  • Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
  • Tribal Assistance
  • VA Pension or Disability

-OR-

• Provide documentation showing that household income is at or below 60% HUD Area Median Family Income (HAMFI) at time of application.
  • Documentation can include copies of recent pay stubs, 2019 or 2020 tax return, certification of income or other formed deemed acceptable by Harris County and program administrator