What Is Tenant-Based Rental Assistance (TBRA)?

Tenant-Based Rental Assistance, or TBRAHUD assists low- and very low-income families in obtaining decent, safe, and sanitary housing in private accommodations by making up the difference between what they can afford and the approved rent f... More, is a program funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to help low-income families pay their rent and related housing expenses. These funds are administered at the local level by designated organizations and non-profits in Participating Jurisdictions (PJs) who use the funds to provide help to qualified individuals and families in a number of ways. This can range from rent subsidies to grants and loans for security deposits to help with utility bills and more.

How does TBRA work?

The criteria for qualifying for TBRAHUD assists low- and very low-income families in obtaining decent, safe, and sanitary housing in private accommodations by making up the difference between what they can afford and the approved rent f... More, as well as the ways in which the funds are distributed, vary by city/state, location and the discretion of the local agencies who disburse these funds. This enables each locale to determine the ways in which TBRAHUD assists low- and very low-income families in obtaining decent, safe, and sanitary housing in private accommodations by making up the difference between what they can afford and the approved rent f... More can provide the greatest benefit. However, in most cases, TBRAHUD assists low- and very low-income families in obtaining decent, safe, and sanitary housing in private accommodations by making up the difference between what they can afford and the approved rent f... More is used to offset the cost of rent, making it more affordable for the tenantA legal resident of a rental property. More. (Section 8The housing assistance payments program that implements Section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937. More is one common application of TBRAHUD assists low- and very low-income families in obtaining decent, safe, and sanitary housing in private accommodations by making up the difference between what they can afford and the approved rent f... More.) The amounts of assistance available depends on several factors, including the cost of housing in the local area and the financial need of the applicant. Also, Tenant-Based Rental Assistance may be designated for use only in specific qualifying housing in the area.

Once you qualify to receive this assistance, TBRAHUD assists low- and very low-income families in obtaining decent, safe, and sanitary housing in private accommodations by making up the difference between what they can afford and the approved rent f... More differs from other types of housing assistance in the following ways:

• Payment is made directly to the landlord, effectively reducing your rent and/or other expenses.
• TBRAHUD assists low- and very low-income families in obtaining decent, safe, and sanitary housing in private accommodations by making up the difference between what they can afford and the approved rent f... More directly benefits the tenants, as opposed to subsidies that directly benefit the housing development (for example, the Low Income Housing Tax CreditA tax incentive intended to increase the availability of low-income housing. The program provides an income tax credit to owners of newly constructed or substantially rehabilitated low-income rental h... More).
• Your TBRAHUD assists low- and very low-income families in obtaining decent, safe, and sanitary housing in private accommodations by making up the difference between what they can afford and the approved rent f... More benefits move with you, rather than staying with the landlord. If you have to move, you can use your benefits to help with expenses at the next property you rent.

Who can receive Tenant-Based Rental Assistance?

TBRAHUD assists low- and very low-income families in obtaining decent, safe, and sanitary housing in private accommodations by making up the difference between what they can afford and the approved rent f... More is designed to help people with a variety of needs, but it is especially focused on groups of people most prone to difficulty—for example, the disabled, the elderly, families with children and families who are currently facing evictionThe dispossession of the tenant from the leased unit as a result of the termination of tenancy, including a termination prior to the end of a lease term. More.

How can I apply to receive TBRA?

If you need help with housing or rent and think you might qualify to receive TBRAHUD assists low- and very low-income families in obtaining decent, safe, and sanitary housing in private accommodations by making up the difference between what they can afford and the approved rent f... More, the best place to check is your local HUDEstablished in 1965, HUD's mission is to increase homeownership, support community development, and increase access to affordable housing free from discrimination. To fulfill this mission, HUD will em... More counseling agency. For a list of available programs in your area and where to apply, contact Olympia ManagementOlympia Management, Inc. exists to meet the needs of the affordable housing community by providing top-quality living conditions, excellent management, compassionate interaction with tenants, and cons... More today at 256-894-2382.