CSBG Emergency Funds Rental Assistance
Community Action Partners (CAP) | Tarrant County
Applications Accepted October 9, 2026
Community Action Partners (CAP) has limited Emergency Funds available to help eligible Tarrant County households with rental assistance following a qualifying financial hardship.
This assistance is intended to help households overcome a temporary hardship and remain housed. CAP reviews household income and the applicant’s plan for paying your future rent to determine whether assistance can support lasting housing stability. Submitting an application does not guarantee assistance.
Who Can Apply?
To be considered, applicants must:
- Reside in Tarrant County and meet all CAP Emergency Funds eligibility criteria, including household income limits.
- Have a qualifying financial hardship and provide written documentation of that hardship.
- Provide proof of household income.
- Demonstrate the ability to maintain ongoing rent payments and provide a realistic plan for paying rent after assistance ends.
- Submit a complete application with all required supporting documents on October 9, 2026.
Additional program requirements may apply.
Landlord Participation
Landlord participation is required before rental assistance can be paid. Your landlord must agree to accept payment and agree not to take adverse action against you in connection with the rental assistance provided.
Review and Payment Timeline
Application review, eligibility determination, landlord coordination, and payment processing may take up to 90 days before payment is made.
Submitting an application does not guarantee approval or immediate payment.
Questions?
Contact Community Action Partners at 817-392-2276 or visit FortWorthTexas.gov/CAP.