• Economic Mobility

    Moving people out of poverty and into living wage employment.

  • Emergency Rent or Utility Assistance

     

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    Did you know?

    The poverty rate in Dallas is the third highest in the country and considered one of its top challenges. Community Council of Greater Dallas believes access to financial assistance and additional opportunities for people with disadvantaged backgrounds is a major component to the solution.

     

  • IMPORTANT UPDATES:

    Qualifications for Assistance

    SPECIAL NOTICE:

    Effective January 1, 2025, if you have received services in 2024 through any of our programs, you will not be eligible for financial support from our department until January 1, 2026.

    Due to high demand, our application portal will open on Wednesday October 1, 2025, and will remain open only until we reach our maximum capacity. If you are unable to submit your application at that time, we encourage you to try again in November.


    Please be aware that submission of an application does not guarantee acceptance until a case manager contacts you. Our processing can last up to 4 weeks. Once the maximum capacity of applications is reached, the portal will be closed. The portal opens at 9 am. We appreciate your cooperation and understanding.

    Portal Close:

    Our online intake portal has reached capacity.

    Our portal is now closed. Please check our portal Wednesday October 1, 2025.

    Proof of citizenship or legal residency is required

    If you are facing immediate eviction, please contact Dallas Eviction Advocacy Center (Dallas Eviction Advocacy Center - Dallas Eviction Advocacy Center (dallaseac.org) at info@dallaseac.org or 469-436-2704.

    Rent Deposits:

    Please note that the Communiyt Council of Greater Dallas (CCGD) is unable to provide assistance with rental deposits. If you are seeking help specifically for a rental deposit, we kindly ask that you do not submit an application.

    Instead, we encourage you to explore by simply clicking one of the following resources for potential support:

    Thank you for your understanding.

    Notica Special:

    A partir del 1 de enero de 2025, si ha recibido servicios en 2024 a través de cualquiera de nuestros programas, no será elegible para el apoyo financiero de nuestro departamento hasta el 1 de enero de 2026.


    Debido a la gran demanda, nuestro portal de aplicaciones seabrirá el miércoles 1 de octubre de 2025 y permanecerá abierto solo hasta que
    alcancemos nuestra capacidad máxima. Si no puede enviar su solicitud en ese momento, le recomendamos que vuelva a intentarlo en noviembre.

    Tenga en cuenta que la presentación de una solicitud nogarantiza la aceptación hasta que un administrador de casos se comunique con
    usted. Nuestro procesamiento puede durar hasta 4 semanas. Una vez que se alcance la capacidad máxima de solicitudes, el portal se cerrará. El portal se abre a las 9 am. Agradecemos su cooperación y comprensión.

    Cierre del portal:
    Nuestro portal deadmisión en línea ha alcanzado su capacidad.
    Nuestro portalahora está cerrado. Consulte nuestro portal el próximo miércoles 1 de octubre
    de 2025.

    Se requiere prueba de ciudadanía o residencia legal

    Si se enfrenta a un desalojo inmediato, comuníquese con Dallas EvictionAdvocacy Center (Dallas Eviction Advocacy Center -Dallas Eviction Advocacy Center (dallaseac.org) usando el correoelectrónico info@dallaseac.org or 469-436-2704.

    Depósitosde alquiler

    Tenga en cuenta que el Community Council of Greater Dallas (CCGD) no puede ofrecer asistencia para depósitos de alquiler. Si usted busca ayuda específicamente para un depósito de alquiler, le pedimos amablemente que no envíe una solicitud.

    Le recomendamos explorar los siguientes recursos para posible asistencia:

    Gracias por su comprensión.

    Emergency rent assistance is only open to Dallas County residents who are below 200% of the federal poverty level depending on funding availability.

     

    No utility assistance can be provided at this time. Please contact Dallas County Health and Human Services.

     

    Your landlord or leasing office must agree to work with Community Council of Greater Dallas. Our online portal closes after the maximum amount of applications have been reached for the month.  Services are provided on a first come, first served basis and we will contact everyone as soon as possible. At this time, we are currently only able to assist with up to one month of rental assistance. 

     

    All participants must meet income guidelines to qualify for services. Income is based on gross household income for the previous 30 days of employment. Only income for adults 18 and older will be assessed to qualify.

  • Program Year 2025 Income Limits for CSBG / (EffectiveJanuary 27, 2025)

    Límites de ingresos del año programático 2025 para CSBG / (Apartir del 27 de enero de 2025)

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    Important Updated Information

    • Eligibility is limited to residents of Dallas County and individuals who are able to present valid proof of United States citizenship or legal residency.
    • Adding ALL family members to your online application is beneficial to confirm eligibility in a timely manner.
    • Be prepared to submit ALL necessary documents to support application for assistance to your assigned Community Council staff member.
    • Services are provided on a first come, first serve basis and are subject to program funding.

    Required Documents Check Here

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    Información Importante Actualizada

    • La elegibilidad está limitada a los residentes del Condado de Dallas y a las personas que puedan presentar un comprobante válido de ciudadanía estadounidense o de residencia legal.
    • Incluir a todos los miembros de su familia en su solicitud en línea es beneficioso para confirmar su elegibilidad de manera oportuna.
    • Esté preparado para presentar todos los documentos necesarios que respalden su solicitud de asistencia a su representante asignado del Community Council.
    • Los servicios se brindan por orden de llegada y están sujetos a la disponibilidad de fondos del programa.

    Documentos Requeridos Revisa Aquí

  • FAQs

    check out our frequently asked questions page for more information on our emergency services program.

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