Mesquite, TX – May 25, 2021 – Dallas County Health & Human Services (DCHHS) continues to offer assistance to Dallas County residents through the Emergency Housing Assistance Program (EHAP) and Texas Eviction Diversion Program (TEDP). Mesquite residents affected by the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic can apply for these programs online.
Applicants can contact DCHHS directly for questions or assistance with the prescreening process at 214-819-1968. Funded through the CARES Act, EHAP provides short-term rental, mortgage and utility assistance to low income Dallas county residents living outside of the City of Dallas economically affected by the spread of COVID-19.
Learn more about this program and more offered by DCHHS at https://www.dallascounty.org/departments/dchhs/housing-programs/ehap-landing.php.