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As of October 2023 this program is no longer being offered.

Please call (956) 383-6240 for any questions about other programs and assistance. Thank you!

Complete applications are to be dropped off at 2524 N Closner Blvd Edinburg, TX. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. For any questions, please call 956-383-6240. Thank you.

For questions or updates regarding your application, you may email esg@co.hidalgo.tx.us

Emergency Solutions Grant-COVID (ESG-CV)

Hidalgo County Community Service Agency aims to prevent homelessness through the Emergency Solutions Grant-COVID (ESG-CV) Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re-housing programs. It is designed to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the COVID pandemic among individuals and families in Hidalgo County who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, and/or feeling or attempting to flee domestic violence.

For any questions please call (956)383-6240 or email esg@co.hidalgo.tx.us

APPLICATIONS ARE LISTED BELOW

Homeless Prevention: Providing services to people that are renting and facing eviction (written notice from landlord) or have been evicted and staying in a temporary but habitable housing with no other resources available.

    • Rental assistance (on a month-to-month basis)
    • One-time payment of past due rent arrears (up to 6 months)
    • Utility payments (water, electric, gas) (including 6 months of arrears)
    • Rental/utility deposit

Rapid Re-Housing: (literally homeless)  Providing services to people that meet the HUD literally homeless definition, living in inhabitable conditions, and/or fleeing or attempting to flee domestic violence with no
other resources available.

    • Rental assistance (on a month-to-month basis)
    • Rental/Utility deposits
    • Utility payments (water, electric, gas)

ENGLISH APPLICATION

2023-ESG-English-Application

SPANISH APPLICATION

2023-ESG-Spanish-Application

           REQUIREMENTS

No duplication of services from another program or agency
 Valid rental lease agreement
Documents and requirements based on ESG-CV category:
    • Homeless Prevention:
      • Provide a copy of the rental lease agreement
      • Provide an eviction notice written by landlord or property manager
      • Provide a breakdown for each month owed from the landlord or property manager
    • Rapid Re-Housing:
      • Applicant must search and contact a landlord to get information on an available rental
        unit.
      • Obtain a willing to participate landlord, telephone number, address of the rental unit,
        rent amount, and number of bedrooms.
      • Once unit is inspected and approved by CSA the rental contract, W9 from landlord,
        and landlord/agency agreement are required.
Identification:
    • Driver’s License
    • ID card
    • Birth certificate
Proof of citizenship/permanent resident card
    • Social security cards for all household members
Income documentation: as applicable may be the following:
    • Paystubs (past 30 days)
    • Social Security benefits award letter
    • Retirement or Pension
    • VA/Disability letter
    • Workman’s Comp letter
    • Unemployment letter
    • Self-Employment
    • Bank statements (last two months)
    • Public benefits award letter
Open M-F: 8:00am – 5:00pm

2524 N Closner Blvd, Edinburg, TX 78541

Phone: (956) 383-6240

Non-Discriminatory Statement

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All Rights Reserved.

Downladable Documents

Download Application (English)

Aplicacion con documentacion requerida (Español) 

Employment Verification/Verificacion de empleo