COUNTY OF HIDALGO
COVID-19 ASSISTANCE FOR HIDALGO COUNTY COLONIAS
Hidalgo County, in partnership with the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) and Proyecto Azteca, is pleased to offer a one-time emergency assistance through the Emergency Assistance – Self-Help Center (E-SHC) Program for Hidalgo County colonia residents whose income has been significantly reduced as a result of COVID-19 public health restrictions.
Who is Eligible?
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E-SHC funds are available to assist low-income colonia households whose income has been significantly reduced as a result of COVID-19 public health restrictions.
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Households eligible to receive E-SHC assistance must meet all of the following requirements as certified by the head of household during the application process:
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Residence in an eligible colonia community (see link below for list of colonias);
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https://www.hidalgocounty.us/DocumentCenter/View/3559/Colonia-List-Hidalgo-County?bidId=
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Total family income for the next 12 months equal to or less than HUD’s Very Low-Income threshold: https://huduser.gov/portal/datasets/il/il19/Section8-IncomeLimits-FY19.pdf; and
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Income significantly reduced as a result of COVID-19 public health restrictions.
What Can I Request?
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Assistance with up to three months of the following expenses:
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Mortgage expenses
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Utility expenses
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Assistance for Food and Other Needs
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Maximum of $2,000 in grant funds per residential unit
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Funds will be provided directly to service providers (mortgage lenders, utility services, etc).
How to Apply?
Proyecto Azteca will accept applications from colonia residents who download and complete application at:
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www.proyectoazteca.org (application available in English and Spanish)
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Email your application with the supporting documentation to: admin@proyectoazteca.org or if by mail to:
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Proyecto Azteca
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P.O. Box 27
San Juan, TX 78589
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For application assistance or questions, call (956) 702-3307.
Hidalgo County – Urban County Program
Patricio R. Avila, Director
1916 Tesoro Street
Pharr, Texas 78577